Life JJ Abrams’ ‘Super 8’ at 10: Watch the mystery crash that started the thrills June 10, 2021 USA TODAY Comments Off on JJ Abrams’ ‘Super 8’ at 10: Watch the mystery crash that started the thrills The thrills began in JJ Abrams' 2011 sci-fi drama "Super 8" when a mysterious train crash sets free a powerful alien on an unsuspecting small town.