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2008 · 85 min · PG-13

Cloverfield

Directed by Matt Reeves · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Cloverfield (2008) is a Action film, directed by Matt Reeves set in New York City during the 2000s. It runs 85 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A creature feature and survival, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival and love & longing play out through found footage and frame narrative.

Composer
Michael Giacchino
Cinematography
Michael Bonvillain
Cast
Lizzy CaplanJessica LucasT.J. MillerMichael Stahl-DavidMike VogelOdette AnnableAnjul NigamMargot Farley

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
UrbanUnderground
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature FeatureSurvival
Themes
SurvivalLove & Longing
Structure
Found FootageFrame Narrative
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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