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Cloverfield (2008), Director: Matt Reeves, rated PG-13 for violence, gore, language

Some Thing Has Found Us

Film ClipStarring: Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel, Odette Yustman, Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, T. J. Miller, Anjul Nigam, Margot Farley

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Approximately seven hours ago, uh, some thing attacked the city. I don't know what it is. Um, if you found this tape, I mean if you're watching this, then you probably know more about it than I do. Uh, whatever this thing is, it killed my brother..." - Robert Hawkins

Why watch this? Its "found footage" presentation style adds a fresh take on a stale genre.

Plot Summary:  The story follows a group of friends as they attempt to survive an unexpected giant monster attack on New York City. At first, there is confusion, then the situation quickly changes. The destruction is devastating. Even the monster's "fleas" prove deadly to the fleeing humans. The film is presented as a tape discovered by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Dad's Preview: This found-footage film captures the chaos of an immense creature attacking New York City. We follow our small group of protagonists, who are likeable young adults, as they try to survive and find the ones they love. This creature thriller is intense and scary, so hang on tight.


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