Surprisingly, 10 Cloverfield Lane was initially not intended to be a Cloverfield film! The film was originally titled The Cellar. Is Howard speaking the truth, or is this enigmatic-or even hypothetical-danger a front for something much more sinister?Īt first sight, it seems as if there is no connection between this film and the last one, other than the hazy notion that they are placed in the same Universe. The grizzled survivalist asserts that he rescued Michelle not only from the apparent automobile accident but also from an imperceptible airborne poisonous danger that made the air unbreathable and the land uninhabitable. She is mysteriously tied to the cinder-block wall of enigmatic Howard’s subterranean bunker. Michelle regains consciousness after her vehicle is hit by a large truck as she flees a dead-end romance and her birthplace of New Orleans. Michelle is ultimately rescued by a guy called Howard. Michelle is involved in a vehicle accident in the film’s opening moments. You will follow Michelle’s story in this film. The events of 10 Cloverfield Lane take place around March 7, 2016, eight years after the New York City catastrophe.
The viral marketing effort includes the creation of MySpace profiles for fictitious people, unusually tight secrecy around the film’s storyline, and the creation of websites for phony businesses referenced in the film. Finally, where did this ruthless invader originate, and most importantly, is there a possibility of survival? As they explore, they go on a journey deep into the streets of New York, desperate to rescue Rob’s, real love.Ĭloverfield was first promoted via a two-minute teaser trailer that did not include the film’s title but did provide the release date: 01-18-08. However, a loud explosion and the appearance of an enormous scaly, and gangly monster will suddenly stop the celebrations, as New York City falls apart and the Statue of Liberty is beheaded.Īs the reptile monster decimates Manhattan, a daring rescue mission for Beth starts, all documented via the lens of a hand-held camera amid mayhem and devastation. The original Cloverfield takes place on May 22, 2008, and follows Robert as he celebrates his last day in New York City before relocating to Japan for a new career.