On average, under optimal conditions and with proper care, an 8mm film can last between 70 to 100 years. However, this lifespan is not absolute and can be significantly shortened by factors such as exposure to high temperatures, humidity, and improper handling.

The best way to identify 8mm film is to take note that it only has sprocket holes on one side of the strip. As for identifying Super 8mm film, the sprocket holes were made even narrower, which allowed the frame size of the film to be larger, increasing image quality and sharpness.

Well, the bad news is that the production of Kodahcrome Super 8 film stopped in 2012, but the good news is you can skip the perms and parachute pants, because you won't have to travel back to MTV circa 1981 to get it! You can actually still get Super 8 film from a number of online retailers and specialty photoshops.