Super 8 2011

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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.

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

Ryan Lee

as Cary McCarthy

Ron Eldard

as Louis Dainard

Gabriel Basso

as Martin Read

Bruce Greenwood

as Cooper

Director:

J.J. Abrams

Writer:

J.J. Abrams

Genres:

Thriller,Science Fiction,Mystery

Release Date:

2011 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

112 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Super 8

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Ryan Lee

as Cary McCarthy

Ron Eldard

as Louis Dainard

Gabriel Basso

as Martin Read

Bruce Greenwood

as Cooper

Zach Mills

as Preston

Jessica Tuck

as Mrs. Kaznyk

Joel McKinnon Miller

as Mr. Kaznyk

Britt Flatmo

as Peg Kaznyk

Glynn Turman

as Dr. Woodward

Richard T. Jones

as Overmyer

Tom Quinn

as Mr. McCandless

Caitríona Balfe

as Elizabeth Lamb

Amanda Foreman

as Lydia Connors - Ch 14 News Anchor

David Gallagher

as Donny

Brett Rice

as Sheriff Pruitt

Dale Dickey

as Edie

Beau Knapp

as Breen

Bingo O'Malley

as Mr. Harkin

Andrew Miller

as Kaznyk Twin

Jakob Miller

as Kaznyk Twin

Robert B. Quiroz

as Boy in EVAC

Koa Melvin

as Baby Joe

Greg Grunberg

as Sitcom Actor

Patrick St. Esprit

as Weapons Commander

Katie Lowes

as Tina

Michael Hitchcock

as Deputy Rosko

Michael Giacchino

as Deputy Crawford

Jonathan Dixon

as Airman Nevil

Emerson Brooks

as Military Bus Driver

Marco Sanchez

as Hernandez

Tim Griffin

as Commando

Jason Brooks

as Air Force Security

Tony Guma

as Sargeant Walters

Teri Clark

as Mrs. Babbit

Thomas F. Duffy

as Rooney

James Landry Hébert

as Deputy Tally

Jay Scully

as Deputy Skadden

Ben Gavin

as Deputy Milner

Jack Axelrod

as Mr. Blakely

Brandon Hirsch

as Air Force Airman (uncredited)

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