Super 8

I'm so worried for that boy.

Joe's going to be okay.

She was everything to him.

Jack's going to step up.

He's a good man.

But he has never had

to be a father before.

I don't think he understands Joe.

How long had she work there?

Five years?

- I think it was six.

What do you think was in the coffin?

Jesus, shut up.

I was thinking how she died.

You guys weren't wondering that.

No, I'm eating macaroni salad.

I was wondering about that too.

I heard it crushed her completely.

Steel beams.

Those things weigh a ton.

Literally.

I don't know how you guys can eat.

Try the turkey and you'll discover how.

Lucy, down.

Get out.

Joe.

Have you seen Joe?

Bet Joe's not going to want

to do my movie anymore.

Why?

Why do you think why?

The story is about the living dead.

His mum is not a zombie.

But she's dead, sh*t head.

It's troubled his heart pretty good.

- Told you.

Get him out of here!

Just wait a minute.

Wait!

Jack!

Jack, just let me out!

Get out!

Get out!

Hey Jack!

It was a mistake.

Get out! Come on!

Get in!

Joseph, I will be home soon.

Oh my God. That was

the longest day ever.

Here.

- What's this?

New scene. Check it out.

Detective Hathaway has a wife now?

I don't know. I think it

might make a better movie.

I need a better story

line and production value.

Hey guys. Martin...

It was the grosses one yet.

Oh my god, shut up!

So who's going to play the wife?

Jen?

No way. I told you what

she did to my top pack.

What wife?

- Alice Dainard.

I was returning that book

on 'Codes and Ciphers'.

She was in the silent reading section.

And I asked her if she'll

play Hathaway's wife.

Wait. You talked to

Alice Dainard, really?

You aren't suppose to talk at

all in the silent reading section.

Shut up.

- It's for silent reading.

She said 'yes'.

We're filming tonight and she's driving.

Driving? Driving where?

That was a really good zombie murder.

But it's not a story yet.

All the kids that are

entering this film festival,

fifteen and sixteen years old,

have better stories and

casts and production value.

I've got nothing.

- Charles, dinner.

I'm coming.

There is this article

I want you to read this.

It explains everything about stories.

I just don't understand how

the wife helps make it a story.

Jesus, what have I been explaining?

The scene we're filming

tonight, where the

wife's telling the detective that

she cares for him, that she loves him.

I can't believe you

talk to Alice Dainard.

Charles, come on, move it!

I'm coming!

And watch your head this time!

So when he investigates

the zombie stuff,

you feel something.

You don't want him to die

because they love each other.

Make sense?

Alice Dainard, that's awesome.

You're impossible.

- Charles, now!

God mum! I'm coming!

Midnight okay? Don't forget.

I won't forget.

Read this.

It's not fair I cannot go to Wendy's.

Every single person

will be there except me.

Well then, every single

person and tell you how it was.

Move the puzzle, get the napkins.

Mum...

- It's your turn to babysit.

Why can't I switch with Charles?

Maybe it's because you

crushed Charles' top pack.

You ever think of that?

Oh really, guess what? We're switching.

Oh really? Guess what? No, we're not.

Okay, that's enough. Charles,

take this to the table.

Benji, time for dinner.

Hi Joe.

Goodnight, Mrs Kaznyk.

Take a seat. We have lots of food.

Oh no, I'm okay,

really. Thank you though.

See you tomorrow, Charles.

- Later.

There's always a place for you Joey.

You know that.

Yes sir, thank you.

Dad?

Dad?

Hey.

I'll be out in a minute.

Six week program.

Hands on training with college coaches.

You'll like it. I know I did.

I thought I was going to

have this summer to myself.

Things have obviously changed for us.

And it will be good for

you to spend some time

with kids who don't run around

with cameras and monster make-up.

I have to help Charles finish his movie.

I have got nothing against your

friends, I like your friends.

Except for Cary who can't seem

to stop lighting things on fire.

You'll like it there.

It's what we both need.

Okay, it's time. Don't get caught.

Over / i.

I won't. Over. / i.

Wait guys, people are

turning into zombies

because of the chemical Rago, right?

I don't see how the guy

playing detective Hathaway

could ask where the

zombies are coming from.

Well technically, Hathaway...

Is that a rock?

Hey guys look. Guys!

Hey Alice.

Joe Lamb?

Ya.

What the hell is he doing here?

Make-up and sound's special effects.

He's the deputy's kid.

So what?

- You knew that?

Charles, I don't have a license.

I can't drive with him.

You want Joe to stay back, I guess...

It's too late. He has seen

me in the car right now!

You can trust me.

My dad will never know.

I won't tell him anything.

Get in.

So I wrote a couple of

new lines. Can I show you?

What?

- New lines?

Charles, do I have new lines?

- It will all be great.

This is if you could cry in the scene.

Can you do that?

No.

Do you know the first place I would

like to get my driving license?

Newcastle, Pennsylvania.

Wildest capital of the world.

Guys, there's an electrical

outlet right here!

Charles!

Charles man, do I have new lines or not?

No! No!

Guys, this is going to be great!

Get the lights and camera

set up from that end!

We'll shoot this direction first.

Joe, get the microphone and then make

sure the new batteries are in the camera

before you do the

make-up. - Okay.

I could afford two packs of

cherry bombs and I made my own MAE.

Do you want to see it?

Your obsession with fireworks,

and I'm saying this as a friend,

concern me and my mother.

Sweet heart, this is my

job. I have no choice.

It's nothing you need to worry about.

What am I suppose to do?

Go to Michigan with you?

Martin, I wrote a new line.

What? No.

What do you mean no? It's awesome.

Do you mind?

No.

Here...

There.

Thanks.

Now, I'm not prepared.

Look, it flows better.

Honey, I love you.

I love you too.

See it flows.

- I know.

But you keep changing things and

making it more difficult for me.

My dad works at the mill.

Could you close your eyes please?

Ya.

So the scene is very emotional.

Alice,

Mrs. Hathaway doesn't

really want her husband

to keep investigating these murders.

- Ya, I know, we read it.

You got them, I'm just directing.

Martin, get in position.

You need to re-assure her.

Wait. Do you know what

're-assure her' means?

Ya, I think so.

Okay, we're going to shoot

on Alice's side first.

Okay Preston, so a few

seconds after I say 'action',

I want you to walk to the pay-phone.

You know, make the place

look like it's busy.

Hello, hello...

- I know what that looks like.

A**hole.

Can you stop blowing sh*t up for

two seconds and deal with the camera?

Guys, sorry man.

Okay you guys lets rehearse this.

But remember, save the real

performance for when we're filming.

Here we go, positions and...

action!

So I'm going to stay

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