Super 8 (2011) is a science fiction film directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg. Set in the summer of 1979, the film follows a group of pre-teens who are making their own amateur zombie film with a Super 8 camera. Their project takes a dramatic turn when they witness a catastrophic train crash while filming.

Soon after, strange occurrences and mysterious disappearances start happening in their small town. As the kids investigate, they uncover a government cover-up and an extraterrestrial presence that was on the train.

The film combines elements of adventure, mystery, and sci-fi with a nostalgic nod to the 1980s, capturing the essence of Spielberg’s earlier works while delivering a thrilling and heartfelt story of friendship and discovery.