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Archive 81

  • TV Series
  • 20222022
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
43K
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Dina Shihabi and Mamoudou Athie in Archive 81 (2022)
As a video archivist investigates the secrets behind a mysterious fire, he becomes convinced he can save a young woman from the terrifying fate she met 25 years ago.
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An archivist hired to restore a collection of tapes finds himself reconstructing the work of a filmmaker and her investigation into a dangerous cult.An archivist hired to restore a collection of tapes finds himself reconstructing the work of a filmmaker and her investigation into a dangerous cult.An archivist hired to restore a collection of tapes finds himself reconstructing the work of a filmmaker and her investigation into a dangerous cult.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
43K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
536
73
  • Creator
    • Rebecca Sonnenshine
  • Stars
    • Mamoudou Athie
    • Dina Shihabi
    • Evan Jonigkeit
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  • Creator
    • Rebecca Sonnenshine
  • Stars
    • Mamoudou Athie
    • Dina Shihabi
    • Evan Jonigkeit
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    • 642User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
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    • Episodes8

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    A Guide to the Films of James Wan
    Clip 1:37
    A Guide to the Films of James Wan
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    Official Trailer
    Archive 81 (Latin America Market Subtitled)
    Trailer 2:21
    Archive 81 (Latin America Market Subtitled)
    Archive 81
    Trailer 2:14
    Archive 81

    Photos35

    Dina Shihabi and Mamoudou Athie in Archive 81 (2022)
    Julia Chan in Archive 81 (2022)
    Archive 81 (2022)
    Archive 81 (2022)
    Dina Shihabi in Archive 81 (2022)
    Matt McGorry and Mamoudou Athie in Archive 81 (2022)
    Archive 81 (2022)
    Mamoudou Athie in Archive 81 (2022)
    Evan Jonigkeit and Kate Eastman in Archive 81 (2022)
    Dina Shihabi in Archive 81 (2022)
    Mamoudou Athie in Archive 81 (2022)
    Dina Shihabi and Mamoudou Athie in Archive 81 (2022)

    Top cast

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    Mamoudou Athie
    Mamoudou Athie
    • Dan Turneras Dan Turner
    8 episodes8 eps • 2022
    Dina Shihabi
    Dina Shihabi
    • Melody Pendrasas Melody Pendras
    8 episodes8 eps • 2022
    Evan Jonigkeit
    Evan Jonigkeit
    • Samuelas Samuel
    8 episodes8 eps • 2022
    Julia Chan
    Julia Chan
    • Anabelleas Anabelle
    8 episodes8 eps • 2022
    Ariana Neal
    Ariana Neal
    • Jessas Jess
    8 episodes8 eps • 2022
    Matt McGorry
    Matt McGorry
    • Mark Higginsas Mark Higgins
    8 episodes8 eps • 2022
    Martin Donovan
    Martin Donovan
    • Virgil Davenportas Virgil Davenport
    8 episodes8 eps • 2022
    Kate Eastman
    Kate Eastman
    • Tamara Stefanoas Tamara Stefano
    7 episodes7 eps • 2022
    Charlie Hudson III
    Charlie Hudson III
    • Steven Turneras Steven Turner
    6 episodes6 eps • 2022
    Kristin Griffith
    Kristin Griffith
    • Cassandra Wallas Cassandra Wall
    6 episodes6 eps • 2022
    Eden Marryshow
    Eden Marryshow
    • John Smithas John Smith
    5 episodes5 eps • 2022
    Jacqueline Antaramian
    Jacqueline Antaramian
    • Bobbias Bobbi
    4 episodes4 eps • 2022
    Jaxon Rose Moore
    Jaxon Rose Moore
    • Emily Turneras Emily Turner
    4 episodes4 eps • 2022
    Trayce Malachi
    Trayce Malachi
    • Young Dan Turneras Young Dan Turner
    4 episodes4 eps • 2022
    Sol Miranda
    Sol Miranda
    • Beatriz Reyesas Beatriz Reyes
    3 episodes3 eps • 2022
    Georgina Haig
    Georgina Haig
    • Iris Vosas Iris Vos
    2 episodes2 eps • 2022
    Martin Sola
    Martin Sola
    • Father Russoas Father Russo
    2 episodes2 eps • 2022
    Shay Guthrie
    Shay Guthrie
    • Callieas Callie
    2 episodes2 eps • 2022
    • Creator
      • Rebecca Sonnenshine
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    Storyline

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    When archivist Dan Turner takes a mysterious job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994, he finds himself reconstructing the work of documentary filmmaker Melody Pendras and her investigation into a dangerous cult. As Dan is drawn into Melody's story, he becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago.
    • archivist
    • job
    • restore
    • work
    • investigation
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    • Taglines
      • Rewind to Reveal. The Truth.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Netflix announced in March 2022, just two months after its premiere, that the show had been cancelled even though it received good reviews and even entered Netflix's self-reported Top 10 list. Netflix didn't give a reason for the cancellation. Many fans started tweeting requests for other streaming services to pick it up.
    • Goofs
      Dina Shihabi's character, Melody Pendras, films her Visser Building research tapes in 1994. The camera she uses is a Sony CCD-TRV65 which wasn't manufactured until 1998.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Pop Culture Crisis: Netflix is Being SUED For Allegedly LYING to Shareholders (2022)

    User reviews642

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    7/10
    This is quite good
    I was surprised how good this was. The story is pretty original and the acting is great. There are some nice scares but it's much more of a slow brooding build up. Without spoilers this body of work kind of reminds me of a more scary stranger things.
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    • calicut110
    • Jan 15, 2022

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kho Lưu Trữ 81
    • Filming locations
      • North Side, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Atomic Monster
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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