Cloverfield (2008) is a sci-fi thriller directed by Matt Reeves and starring Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas and Michael Stahl-David. Presented through found-footage style, the film follows a group of friends in New York City as they attempt to survive a sudden and devastating monster attack that throws the city into chaos. Using a grounded perspective and real-time urgency, the story emphasizes confusion, survival and large-scale destruction from a personal viewpoint.