Super 8

6.8 2011 J.J. Abrams 1h 52m
Thriller Science Fiction Mystery
Super 8

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.

Cast

Joel Courtney Joel Courtney Joe Lamb
Elle Fanning Elle Fanning Alice Dainard
Riley Griffiths Riley Griffiths Charles Kaznyk
Kyle Chandler Kyle Chandler Jackson Lamb
Noah Emmerich Noah Emmerich Nelec
AJ Michalka AJ Michalka Jen Kaznyk
Ryan Lee Ryan Lee Cary McCarthy
Ron Eldard Ron Eldard Louis Dainard

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Double Feature Pairings

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