8 (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, 8 is a horror film directed by Harold Hölscher, running about 99 minutes. “Fear the legend” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An old man, fated to collect souls for eternity, seeks atonement after trading his daughter's soul.
Who’s in it. 8 stars Inge Beckmann as Sarah, Garth Breytenbach as William, Keita Luna as Mary and Tshamano Sebe as Lazarus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 8 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 8 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 8 tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 8 (2020)?
- In US, 8 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 8 worth watching?
- 8 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 8?
- 8 stars Inge Beckmann, Garth Breytenbach, Keita Luna, Tshamano Sebe and Chris April.
- When was 8 released?
- 8 was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.