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.
Practical Effects
That train crash? Mostly real. Abrams hates CGI cowards.
Direction
Abrams doing Spielberg karaoke, but actually nailing it.
Cinematography
Lens flares so aggressive they became a meme.
Director
J.J. Abrams
Joel Courtney
Joe Lamb
Elle Fanning
Alice Dainard
Riley Griffiths
Charles Kaznyk
Kyle Chandler
Jackson Lamb
Noah Emmerich
Nelec
AJ Michalka
Jen Kaznyk
Ryan Lee
Cary McCarthy
Ron Eldard
Louis Dainard
Gabriel Basso
Martin Read
Bruce Greenwood
Cooper
Zach Mills
Preston
Jessica Tuck
Mrs. Kaznyk
Joel McKinnon Miller
Mr. Kaznyk
Britt Flatmo
Peg Kaznyk
Glynn Turman
Dr. Woodward
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The train crash used a full-scale locomotive and took three weeks to film—no wonder it looks better than most Marvel finales.
Abrams literally showed Spielberg his childhood Super 8 films to get him to produce; this entire movie is expensive therapy.
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