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Code 8

  • 2016
  • 10m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
5.2K
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Code 8 (2016)
SuperheroActionCrimeSci-FiShort

A desperate young man possessing special powers clashes with a militarized police force after committing a petty crime.A desperate young man possessing special powers clashes with a militarized police force after committing a petty crime.A desperate young man possessing special powers clashes with a militarized police force after committing a petty crime.

  • Director
    • Jeff Chan
  • Writers
    • Jeff Chan
    • Chris Pare
  • Stars
    • Robbie Amell
    • Stephen Amell
    • Sung Kang
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Chan
    • Writers
      • Jeff Chan
      • Chris Pare
    • Stars
      • Robbie Amell
      • Stephen Amell
      • Sung Kang
    • 11User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Robbie Amell
    Robbie Amell
    • Conner Reed
    Stephen Amell
    Stephen Amell
    • G109
    Sung Kang
    Sung Kang
    • Police Officer
    Aaron Abrams
    Aaron Abrams
    • Freddie Berko
    Chad Donella
    Chad Donella
    • Dixon
    Simon Northwood
    Simon Northwood
    • Rhino
    Alfred Rubin Thompson
    Alfred Rubin Thompson
    • Big Joe
    Ryan Freer
    • Drone Pilot 4
    • (voice)
    DJ Express
    DJ Express
    Peter Huang
    Peter Huang
    • Drone Pilot 3
    Jeff Sinasac
    Jeff Sinasac
    • Drone Pilot 2
    • (voice)
    Jack Horan
    Jack Horan
    • Justin Reed
    Al Marchesi
    Al Marchesi
    • Fire Guy
    Eric Sean Atwood
    • Carpenter Contractor
    Kevin Carscallen
    • Pedestrian
    Christine Pagulayan
    • Reporter
    Patrice Henry
    • Dispatch 1
    Phyllis Politowicz
    • Grandma
    • Director
      • Jeff Chan
    • Writers
      • Jeff Chan
      • Chris Pare
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    9casablancavic

    A pretty intelligent show

    I invested in this and I am glad I did, This makes a very interesting concept and the cast is very good and so is the direction, editing and the basic story.

    Looking forward to see this on a big screen in the bear future as either a full feature movie or as a hour long drama TV show.

    Original in composition, it will easily take hold of you and keep you reeled in.

    Hopefully the story remains interesting and does not lose itself after a few episodes and get lousy or too far stretched out to the point where it holds nothing of interest - as so many shows do after a while.
    8mk57

    Great potential. One to watch and cheer on.

    This 10 minute taster shows great potential of being a crowd puller. I'd suggest you ignore reviews where the reviewer is trying to portray HIS views as being the only one to go to and accept. THAT is more about the reviewer's desperation to being noticed than the film he's supposed to be reviewing. The premise of this film is simple...a dystopian world set in the now where " mutants " with special powers are suppressed, oppressed by a draconian Police force backed up by drones and robots keen to kill if any step out of line and therefore find it hard to make a living and get out of the poverty trap they find themselves in. The cinematography, choice of shots, dialogue, direction and acting all knit neatly together. The 'Special Effects' are very good and the storyline engages you so from the start you're rooting for the underdog. Not all of the Police are brutal though and it'll be interesting just how being a Cop with rules clashes with the need to reach out and understand the plight of those classed as different. I can see parallels being drawn to refugees who just want to fit in but face opposition from those with a nimby* ( not in my back yard ) attitude. It appears that the crowd funding site reacted well to the idea of this project as it received $750,000 when only $200,000 was the target. Now a full length film is coming together. Good luck to those involved and yah boo sucks to you to the self-promoting me me me reviewers...It's not all about you...so stop moaning and allow the audience to make their own choices. You're there to guide and inform...not give a bad review just because you CAN.....
    9genya813

    Code 8

    Been waiting on this one for years ever since Robbie tweeted him and Stephen was workong on a movie together...honestly i didnt feel dissapointed...it was everything you would want in a mutant movie...would LOVE to see it continued as a series *fingers crossed*
    10youri_kaplan

    Great film! Great Concept!

    I personally love Robbie and Stephen Amell, so as soon as I saw their names I had to watch this film - and I am happy that I did! This film has stunning visual effects, accompanied by great acting and a spectacular story. I was hoping to see more of Stephen Amell... but I'm sure we will in the upcoming feature.

    Without giving too much away... it takes the viewer into a world where super powers are a common thing among society, where people do not have to conceal their abilities, with a nice new twist on social hierarchy.
    8rickweber-02027

    Great Short Film

    Honestly, thought this was better executed than the feature film.

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    • Trivia
      An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign was launched for a feature length version of this film. The goal was $200,000. Roughly $1.7 million was raised.
    • Connections
      Remade as Code 8 (2019)

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    • Release date
      • March 22, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Código 8
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Collective Pictures
      • Colony Pictures
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      • 10m

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