Super 8
2011 · 1h 52m · Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)
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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