Connections
References
Dracula (1931)
Model of Dracula's head in Joe's room.
Model of Dracula's head in Joe's room.
Frankenstein (1931)
Joe has a model of Frankenstein's monster's head in his room.
Joe has a model of Frankenstein's monster's head in his room.
The Invisible Man (1933)
Model of this man removing his bandages in Joes room
Model of this man removing his bandages in Joes room
The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
When the car drives straight into a train.
When the car drives straight into a train.
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Model of the Gill-man in Joe's room.
Model of the Gill-man in Joe's room.
Twilight Zone: Walking Distance (1959)
(TV Episode)
The U.S. Air Force's operation in the film is titled Walking Distance after what J. J. Abrams stated to be his favorite Twilight Zone episode in a 2009 interview with TIME Magazine
The U.S. Air Force's operation in the film is titled Walking Distance after what J. J. Abrams stated to be his favorite Twilight Zone episode in a 2009 interview with TIME Magazine
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
In the kids' zombie-film, shown during the end credits, "Det. Hathaway" visits a plant named "Romero Chemical", a homage to the director of this zombie-film
In the kids' zombie-film, shown during the end credits, "Det. Hathaway" visits a plant named "Romero Chemical", a homage to the director of this zombie-film
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
(TV Series)
Six Million Dollar Man figure (in orange jumpsuit) seen in background in Joe's Room
Six Million Dollar Man figure (in orange jumpsuit) seen in background in Joe's Room
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Model of Leatherface in Joe's room
Model of Leatherface in Joe's room
Earthquake (1974)
poster in Joe's room
poster in Joe's room
Carrie (1976)
In conversation with his son Joe, deputy Jackson Lamb says "I got nothing against your friends, I like your friends. Except for Cary, who can't seem to stop lighting things on fire".
In conversation with his son Joe, deputy Jackson Lamb says "I got nothing against your friends, I like your friends. Except for Cary, who can't seem to stop lighting things on fire".
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
poster and Darth Vader's Tie Fighter model kitt seen hanging in Joe's room
poster and Darth Vader's Tie Fighter model kitt seen hanging in Joe's room
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
poster in Joe's room
poster in Joe's room
Halloween (1978)
poster in Joe's room
poster in Joe's room
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Henry's bicycle, with attached milk-crate, is one of the items drawn to the water tank during the spaceship's construction.
Henry's bicycle, with attached milk-crate, is one of the items drawn to the water tank during the spaceship's construction.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
(TV Series)
During the "zombie film" there is a prominent reference to Warehouse 47, a lucky number gag which started in STTNG and was then picked by by J.J. Abrams productions.
During the "zombie film" there is a prominent reference to Warehouse 47, a lucky number gag which started in STTNG and was then picked by by J.J. Abrams productions.
Armageddon (1998)
There is a book titled Armageddon in the bookshelf behind Deputy Lamb when he is talking to Joe in the house. Abrams wrote the screenplay for a film of the same name.
There is a book titled Armageddon in the bookshelf behind Deputy Lamb when he is talking to Joe in the house. Abrams wrote the screenplay for a film of the same name.
Alias (2001)
(TV Series)
Building 47 in the kids film at the end was homage to J.J. Abrams TV series Alias.
Building 47 in the kids film at the end was homage to J.J. Abrams TV series Alias.
Lost (2004)
(TV Series)
There is a sign on a tavern: James Locke, the name of several important characters and actors from Lost
There is a sign on a tavern: James Locke, the name of several important characters and actors from Lost
Cloverfield (2008)
In the gas station scene, during the wide shot when Sheriff Pruitt is leaving, a sign for Slusho can be seen above the gas station attendant's booth. Slusho was part of a viral marketing campaign for Cloverfield.
In the gas station scene, during the wide shot when Sheriff Pruitt is leaving, a sign for Slusho can be seen above the gas station attendant's booth. Slusho was part of a viral marketing campaign for Cloverfield.
Referenced in
The Distressed Watcher: Super 8 Review (2011)
(TV Episode)
movie is reviewed
movie is reviewed
The Distressed Watcher: Further Debate on Super 8 (2011)
(TV Episode)
movie is reviewed
movie is reviewed
Conan: Savage. Fred Savage. (2011)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned during Riley Griffiths's introduction and during interview
Title mentioned during Riley Griffiths's introduction and during interview
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.22 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Christy and Ignatiy's thumb verdicts are shown in the "Now in Theaters" segment
Christy and Ignatiy's thumb verdicts are shown in the "Now in Theaters" segment
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.166 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jay says that the film is trending now on the Internet
Jay says that the film is trending now on the Internet
MovieSense TV: Super 8 (2011)
(TV Episode)
the film of this episode's topic.
the film of this episode's topic.
Special Collector's Edition: Calles de fuego (2011)
(TV Episode)
Appears on the list of DVD/Blu-ray releases of November/December
Appears on the list of DVD/Blu-ray releases of November/December
Hollywood's Top Ten: Thanksgiving Scenes (2011)
(TV Episode)
Lynda says "Super 8" is available that week on ReelzChannel
Lynda says "Super 8" is available that week on ReelzChannel
Conan: It's a Wonderful Life Because of the Internet (2011)
(TV Episode)
Audiencemember with Super 8 t-shirt is shown
Audiencemember with Super 8 t-shirt is shown
Conan: Santa Claus is Coming to Town, But Only to Visit His Mistress Danielle (2011)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned while introducing Elle Fanning
Title mentioned while introducing Elle Fanning
Bad Movie Beatdown: Review of 2011 (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned among movies seen this year
mentioned among movies seen this year
Special Collector's Edition: Mentiras arriesgadas (2012)
(TV Episode)
Blu-ray mentioned
Blu-ray mentioned
Face Off: A Force to Be Reckoned With (2012)
(TV Episode)
title mentioned
title mentioned
Features
The Match Game (1962)
(TV Series)
shown on tv
shown on tv
Featured in
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Shrek Forever After/Survival of the Dead/Holy Rollers (2010)
(TV Episode)
Brett reviews the trailer in the Anticipatron
Brett reviews the trailer in the Anticipatron
2011 MTV Movie Awards (2011)
(TV Special)
World Exclusive Premiere clips shown
World Exclusive Premiere clips shown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.159 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Elle Fanning introduces a clip from her film
Elle Fanning introduces a clip from her film
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.21 (2011)
(TV Episode)
clips are shown as Christy and Ignatiy review the film
clips are shown as Christy and Ignatiy review the film
Maltin on Movies: Super 8 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Breakfast: Episode dated 3 August 2011 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown during Jason Solomons' Film review segment.
Clip shown during Jason Solomons' Film review segment.
Maltin on Movies: The Muppets (2011)
(TV Episode)
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Special Collector's Edition: Blu-ray: Super 8 (2012)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
Great Movie Mistakes IV (2012)
(TV Movie)
Clips of mistakes shown
Clips of mistakes shown
Spoofed in
Mad: Super 80's/Captain America's Got Talent (2011)
(TV Episode)
The "Super 80's" skit is a spoof of this movie.
The "Super 80's" skit is a spoof of this movie.
