Chronicle (2012)
Chronicle is a superhero film captured in a "found-footage" format similar to films like Cloverfield that follows three high school seniors brought together by a mysterious alien artifact. After stumbling upon a mysterious hole in the middle of the woods, they find a crystal that gives them inexplicable powers that grow as time passes. The movie records the teens practicing their newfound abilities, but when one friend begins to give in to the temptation of power and control, this quickly spirals beyond their control.
Chronicle
- Director
- Josh Trank
- Release Date
- February 1, 2012
- Studio(s)
- 20th Century
- Distributor(s)
- 20th Century
- Cast
- Michael Kelly , Anna Wood , Ashley Hinshaw , Michael B. Jordan , Alex Russell , Dane DeHaan , Bo Petersen
- Writers
- Max Landis , Josh Trank
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Budget
- $12 million
Summary
Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.
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