Super 8
Also known as Super Eight
2011 film directed by J. J. Abrams
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6.8In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.
Released: 2011-06-09112 minDir: J.J. AbramsThriller, Science Fiction, MysteryBudget: $50.0MBox office: $260M
Cast
- Joel Courtney as Joe Lamb
- Elle Fanning as Alice Dainard
- Riley Griffiths as Charles Kaznyk
- Kyle Chandler as Jackson Lamb
- Noah Emmerich as Nelec
- AJ Michalka as Jen Kaznyk
Themes
- 1970s
- alien
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Super 8 is a 2011 American science fiction thriller film written and directed by J. J. Abrams and co-produced by Steven Spielberg. The film stars Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, and Kyle Chandler. Set in 1979, the film follows a group of young teenagers who witness a mysterious train derailment while filming their own Super 8 movie and strange occurrences unfold in their small Ohio town.
Filmed in Weirton, West Virginia, Super 8 blends elements of mystery, science fiction, and coming-of-age drama, drawing comparisons to iconic films like E.T., Stand by Me, and The Goonies for its nostalgic tone. Released on June 10, 2011, Super 8 received positive reviews from critics and was a box office success, grossing over $260 million worldwide.
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