Super 8

I'm so worried for that boy.

Joe's gonna be okay.

She was everything to him.

Jack's gonna step up. He's a good man.

But he's never had to be a father before.

I don't think he understands Joe.

How long did Elizabeth work there?

Five years? No, I think it was six.

What do you think was in the coffin?

Jesus, shut up.

I'm just saying, 'cause of 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 beam, those things weigh a ton. Literally.

I don't know how you guys can eat.

Try a turkey roll and you'll discover how.

Lucy, down!

Get down.

Joe? You seen Joe?

Bet Joe's not gonna want to do my movie anymore.

Why?

Why do you think why? The story, it's about the living dead.

His mother's not a zombie.

But she's dead, shithead.

- These turkey rolls are pretty good. - Told you.

I just want to talk to you, Jack. Get him out of here.

Hey, Dainard.

Would you just wait a minute? Wait!

Jack! Jack, just let me... No.

Get out!

Get out!

Hey, Jack!

I knew this was a mistake. - Jack, I...

Jack...

Joseph, I'll 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... Hey!

- ...and production value. - Guys!

Hey, guys. Martin barfed all over his locker today.

It was the grossest one yet.

- Oh, my God! Shut up! - I never seen so many colors in my life.

So who's gonna play the wife? Jen?

No way. I told you what she did with my top hat.

- 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'd play Hathaway's wife.

Wait. You talked to Alice Dainard, really?

You're not supposed to talk at all in the silent reading section.

- Shut up. - (WHISPERING) 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.

Yeah, but it's not a story yet.

Older kids are entering this film festival,

15 and 16-year-olds, who have better stories and...

...cars and production value. I've got nothing.

Charles, dinner! - I'm coming!

There's this article I want you to read.

It explains everything about stories.

I just don't understand how the wife helps make it a story.

Jesus, this is what I've been explaining.

That scene we're filming tonight,

where the wife is telling the detective

that she's scared for him, that she loves him.

I can't believe you talked to Alice Dainard.

Charles, come on, move it.

I'm coming!

And wash your hands this time.

So when he investigates the zombie stuff, you feel something.

You don't want him to die because they love each other.

That make sense?

Alice Dainard. That's awesome.

- You're impossible. Charles! Now!

God, Mom, I'm coming!

- Midnight, okay? Don't forget. - I won't forget.

Read this.

It's not fair that I can't go to Wendy's.

Every single person will be there, except me.

Well, then every single person can tell you how it was.

Move the puzzle, get the napkins.

- Mom... - It's your turn to babysit.

Why can't I switch with Charles?

Maybe because you crushed Charles' top hat.

You ever think of that?

Oh, really? Well, guess what? We're switching.

Oh, really? 'Cause guess what? No, we're not.

That's enough. Charles, take this to the table. Benji, time for dinner!

Hey, Joe.

Night, Mrs. Kaznyk.

Take a seat. We have lots of food.

No, I'm okay. Really. Thank you, though.

- Put them at the table. - See you tomorrow, Charles.

Later days.

There's always a place for you here, Joe. You know that.

Stop it!

Yes, sir. Thank you.

Dad?

Dad?

...that possibility with an announcement

that, while it is not likely,

the potential is there for the ultimate risk of a meltdown

at the Three Mile Island atomic power plant

outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Robert Schakne reports from Washington.

According to the government's top...

Hey.

I'll be out in a minute.

It's a six-week program.

Hands-on training with college coaches.

You'd like it. I know I did.

I thought I was gonna have the summer for myself.

Well, things have obviously changed for us.

And it'd 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've got nothing against your friends. I like your friends.

Except for Cary, who can't seem to stop lighting things on fire.

You'd like it there.

It's what we both need.

But they offered you no real proof he was alive.

And you didn't. The decision was made.

So leave the past alone, Martha.

I can't.

Well, how much would a ton of gold be worth today?

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

I won't. Over.

Wait, so, guys, people are turning into zombies

because of the chemical factory, right?

I don't see how the guy playing Detective Hathaway

can ask where the zombies are coming from. Jesus.

Well, technically, Hathaway hasn't even...

Shut up.

- Was that a rock? - I'm sorry, Smartin.

- It was a Twizzler! - Hey, where'd it go?

Hey, guys, look. Guys, look! Guys!

It's okay, Smartin. Shut up.

Hey, Alice.

Joe Lamb?

Yeah.

What the hell's he doing here?

Make-up, sound and 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's seeing me in the car right now!

You can trust me.

My dad will never know.

I won't tell him anything.

Get in.

(BYE BYE LOVE PLAYING ON STEREO)

So, I wrote a couple new lines. Can I show you?

- What? - New lines?

Charles, do I have new lines?

Do you know what'd be great?

Is if you could cry during the scene. Can you do that?

I'm impressed. - No.

You know the first place I'm gonna drive when I get my license?

- Want one? New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Fireworks Capital of America.

Wait, so, I don't have new lines, right?

Because I just learned these.

Guys, there's an electrical outlet up here.

Of anything, why that?

Charles! - Got it.

Charles, man, do I have new lines or not? Oh, no!

Well, you just lost all your new lines, Martin.

Guys, this is going to be great!

Get the lights and camera set up on that end,

we'll shoot this direction first.

Joe, get the mike plugged in

and make sure that the new batteries are in the camera

- before you do the make-up. - Okay. Okay.

I took apart two packs of cherry bombs and I made my own M-80.

Do you want to see it?

Your obsession with fireworks,

and I'm saying this as a friend,

concerns me and my mother.

"Sweetheart, this is my job. I have no choice.

"It's nothing that you need to worry about.

"What am I supposed to do, go to Michigan with you?

- "Sweetheart, this is my job." - Martin! I wrote a new line.

What? No.

What do you mean "no"? It's awesome.

Okay, so, you know that part when...

I just finished memorizing this line.

It's not gonna be hard...

Do you mind?