Cloverfield
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 their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.
Release Year
2008
Runtime
85 min
Audience Score
6.7
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Story Snapshot
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 their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.
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Cloverfield is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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