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This Mind-Blowing Video Makes Sense of ‘Cloverfield’ and ’10 Cloverfield Lane’ Connection
There is nothing more fascinating than the Cloverfield universe.
When last year’s 10 Cloverfield Lane was released, many fans were kind of bummed that it didn’t seem to really have much of anything to do with the 2008 found footage monster movie, Cloverfield. And on the surface, it really doesn’t. Sure, alien monsters do show up in the final act, turning the contained thriller into a big sci-fi movie, but aside from little things here and there, what the hell do the two actually have to do with one another? Well, in order to answer that question, one needs to examine the incredible wealth of ARG material that exists for both films.
But don’t worry. One fan has done all the hard work for us.
The YouTube channel Inside a Mind is one of the most fascinating you’ll ever come across, mostly devoted to wacky fan theories that’ll have you looking at various pieces of entertainment in a whole new light. But the 10 Cloverfield Lane theory video isn’t so much a “fan theory” as it is an in-depth examination of the existing ARG (Alternate Reality Game) that J.J. Abrams and his team put out there in the world. When you closely examine all of it, and put those various puzzle pieces together, you can create a story that is more fully realized than anything you saw on screen.
Now I’d rather you watch the video for yourself to find out all the secrets of this universe, but one thing I will mention is that the analysis most definitely ties Cloverfield and 10 Cloverfield Lane together in a way that makes total sense. The films, which take place nearly a decade apart, most definitely exist in the same world, so if you were thinking Abrams is just going around carelessly slapping the Cloverfield title on movies and not bothering to actually make sense of what he’s doing… think again. This shit is masterful, and the actual movies have only scratched the surface.
When you’ve got 20-minutes to spare, devote your full attention to this riveting video.
Movies
SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!
As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.
Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:
Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.
Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.
Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.
Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.
Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?
Also check out:
The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.
Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.
And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.
These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.
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