Thriller ·Science Fiction ·Mystery · United States of America · 2011 · 1h 52m

Super 8

Super 8 poster
Director
J.J. Abrams
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
Crew
Larry Fong — Director of Photography Maryann Brandon — Editor Mary Jo Markey — Editor Michael Giacchino — Original Music Composer J.J. Abrams — Writer J.J. Abrams — Producer
Tagline

It arrives.

Synopsis

In 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.

Trailer Super 8 — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
1970salientrain crashfirecrackersuper 8mm footageduringcreditsstingercomplexsuspensefulintenseamusedfamiliar
Key Collaborators
J.J. Abrams Director Larry Fong Director of Photography Maryann Brandon Editor Mary Jo Markey Editor Michael Giacchino Original Music Composer J.J. Abrams Writer J.J. Abrams Producer Steven Spielberg Producer Bryan Burk Producer Martin Whist Production Design Ha Nguyen Costume Design
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