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Code 8

Code 8

Fear is the most dangerous power

20196.31h 39m

Overview

In Lincoln City, some inhabitants have extraordinary abilities. Most live below the poverty line, under the close surveillance of a heavily militarized police force. Connor, a construction worker with powers, involves with a criminal gang to help his ailing mother. (Based on the short film “Code 8,” 2016.)

Directed by Jeff Chan
Written by Jeff Chan, Chris Paré
Produced by Jeff Chan, Q Fortier
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $157K

Top Cast

Robbie Amell

Robbie Amell

Connor Reed

Stephen Amell

Stephen Amell

Garrett

Kari Matchett

Kari Matchett

Mary Reed

Penny Eizenga

Penny Eizenga

Receptionist

Lawrence Bayne

Lawrence Bayne

Big Joe

Jai Jai Jones

Jai Jai Jones

Travis

Alex Mallari Jr.

Alex Mallari Jr.

Rainer

Shaun Benson

Shaun Benson

Dixon

Sung Kang

Sung Kang

Park

Aaron Abrams

Aaron Abrams

Davis

Themes & Keywords

drug traffickingdystopiasuperheroremakeco-workers relationshipsuper powercriminal gangrobot copcombat dronemother son relationshipbased on short film

About Code 8

Code 8 is a science fiction, action, crime film released in 2019 exploring themes of drug trafficking, dystopia, superhero, remake, co-workers relationship, super power. Directed by Jeff Chan, it stars Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Kari Matchett. In Lincoln City, some inhabitants have extraordinary abilities. Most live below the poverty line, under the close surveillance of a heavily militarized police force. Connor, a construction worker with powers, involves with a criminal gang to help his ailing mother. (Based on the short film “Code 8,” 2016.)

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