Five friends witness and videotape a monster attack on NYC. Blu-ray Digital HD Year 2008 Theatrical Release 2008-01-18 Video Release 2008-04-22 Studio Paramount Genre Suspense MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA violence, terror and disturbing images Color Color Runtime 85 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives. Director Matt Reeves Cast Matt Reeves; Michael Stahl-David; Lizzy Caplan; Mike Vogel; Odette Yustman; Jessica Lucas; T.J. Miller