Cloverfield

Theatrical - Wide 2008-01-18

Cast T.J. Miller Michael Stahl-David Mike Vogel Odette Yustman Lizzy Caplan Jessica Lucas
Directed by Matt Reeves
Written by Drew Goddard

Genres: Thriller

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8/10

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Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of... See more their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.

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Review Date: Director: Matt Reeves Writer: Drew Goddard Producers: JJ Abrams, Bryan Burk Actors: Michael Stahl-David as Rob Jessica Lucas as Lily Lizzy Caplan as Marlena Plot: Part of the secret behind this film’s success was in its ability to...

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