After collaring the elusive Trinity Twins in a sting operation, the Movie Gumshoes return to the precinct as heroes. In a rare show of gratitude, the Captain rewards Jared’s bravery and Sourdough’s relentless sarcasm, by letting them take the afternoon off to watch 8MM instead of chasing down another perp.

Written by Andrew Kevin Walker, yes, the twisted mind behind Se7en and 8MM was a $125 million bet by Columbia Pictures that lightning could strike twice. But this time, instead of Gwyneth’s head in a box... we get Nic Cage, underground snuff rings, and a whole lotta heavy breathing. Was it a gritty masterpiece, or just a reel of film noir gone off the rails? Let’s investigate.