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Movie

Super 8

2011PG-131h 52m6.8 / 10

It arrives.

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.

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Checked Sep 5, 2026

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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.

More about Super 8

Cast

Joel CourtneyJoe Lamb
Elle FanningAlice Dainard
Riley GriffithsCharles Kaznyk
Kyle ChandlerJackson Lamb
Noah EmmerichNelec
AJ MichalkaJen Kaznyk
Ryan LeeCary McCarthy
Ron EldardLouis Dainard

Credits

Directed by
J.J. Abrams
Written by
J.J. Abrams

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$50M
Box office
$260.1M

Production

  • Paramount PicturesUnited States
  • Amblin EntertainmentUnited States
  • Bad RobotUnited States

Themes

1970salienamusedcomfortingcomplexconspiracy thrillerduringcreditsstingerfirecracker