Wicker (2026)

8MM is a 1999 serial killer thriller that has been almost completely forgotten, but it's one of the darkest and most unsettling movies of its kind. Directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Nicolas Cage, 8MM is a gritty and intense exploration of the world of snuff films and the people who create them. With a cast that includes James Gandolfini, Joaquin Phoenix, and Catherine Keener, 8MM is a rare star-studded mainstream Hollywood movie that feels genuinely shocking and unpleasant. Despite being widely panned by critics at the time of its release, 8MM has developed a cult following over the years and remains a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.

Nicolas Cage's gritty, brutal serial killer thriller is rarely named as a detective drama masterpiece, despite being penned by Se7en's screenwriter.