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Summary

Chronicle is a 2012 American science fiction thriller film directed by Josh Trank in his directorial debut, and written by Max Landis based on a story by both. It follows three Seattle high school seniors, bullied Andrew (Dane DeHaan), his cousin Matt (Alex Russell) and more popular Steve (Michael B. Jordan), who form a bond after gaining telekinetic abilities from an unknown object. They first use their abilities for mischief and personal gain until Andrew turns to darker purposes. The film is visually presented as found footage filmed from the perspective of various video recording devices. It primarily uses Andrew's hand-held camcorder to document the events of his life. Released in the United Kingdom and Ireland on February 1, 2012, and in the United States on February 3, 2012, it received a positive critical response and grossed $126 million worldwide.

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Chronicle: 10 Reasons it's One of the Best Anti-Hero Sci-Fi Movies of All Time

Let's revisit the 2012 sci-fi thriller, Chronicle, and how it's one of the best anti-hero movies of all time.

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Chronicle Is Getting a Female-Led Sequel
Chronicle Is Getting a Female-Led Sequel

After nearly a decade since Chronicle was released in 2012, a sequel to the found footage movie is now in development according to producer John Davis.

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Chronicle 2 Was Deliberately Sabotaged by Director Josh Trank
Chronicle 2 Was Deliberately Sabotaged by Director Josh Trank

Josh Trank deliberately sabotaged the sequel to his movie Chronicle because he didn't want to make it or see someone else make it.

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Chronicle 2 Moves Forward with Writer Jack Stanley
Chronicle 2 Moves Forward with Writer Jack Stanley

Original Chronicle writer Max Landis was previously attached to write the sequel for 20th Century Fox.

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Max Landis Reveals the Superpower Origins Behind Chronicle

What were the alien objects responsible for these telekinetic powers? The writer reveals more details about his rejected Chronicle 2 script.

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Max Landis Reveals Details About His Rejected Chronicle 2 Script
Max Landis Reveals Details About His Rejected Chronicle 2 Script

The original Chronicle writer shares his plans for the sequel, which he left due to a difference of opinion earlier in the year.

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Writer Max Landis No Longer Attached to Chronicle 2

The creator of the original found footage superhero thriller explains why he parted ways with Fox on the follow-up to this cult hit.

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Max Landis Says Chronicle 2 Is Moving Along

The screenwriter shoots down earlier reports that 20th Century Fox was not happy with his script because it wasn't more like the first Chronicle.

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Fox Is Unhappy with Max Landis' Chronicle 2 Script Says John Landis

The studio essentially wanted another version of the original Chronicle, instead of Max Landis' evolution of the story.

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Two Chronicle Blu-ray Photos [Exclusive]

We also have a full gallery of images from this Josh Trank directed found-footage superhero thriller, on Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday, May 11th.

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Director Josh Trank talks Chronicle
Josh Trank Talks Chronicle Blu-ray [Exclusive]

The director takes the found footage genre to new heights with this thrilling adventure, debuting on Blu-ray and DVD May 15th.

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Chronicle Sequel Brings Back Writer Max Landis

The first film grossed more than $105 million at the box office worldwide since the Fox released it in February.

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BOX OFFICE BEAT DOWN: Chronicle Wins the Weekend with $22 Million

The Woman in Black takes second place with $21 million, while Big Miracle finishes in fourth place with $8.5 million.

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Second Chronicle Trailer

Take a fresh look at Josh Trank's found-footage superhero drama before it arrives in theaters this Friday, February 3rd.

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Chronicle Cast and Crew Interviews [Exclusive]

Director Josh Trank and stars Alex Russell, Dane DeHaan, and Michael B. Jordan discuss this found-footage drama due in theaters February 3.

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Fourth Chronicle Clip

Dane DeHaan uses his new found powers of telekinesis to extort money from strangers in this Josh Trank directed superhero drama.

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Chronicle Flying People Viral Video

Thinkmodo executed a unique campaign for 20th Century Fox's fount-footage superhero drama over the weekend.

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Eight Chronicle Hi-Res Photos

Josh Trank directs this found-footage riff on Zapped starring Michael B. Jordon and Dane DeHaan.

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Third Chronicle TV Spot

Alex Russell, Dane DeHaan, and Michael B. Jordan star in this thriller as three Seattle teenagers with telepathic capabilities.

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Second Chronicle TV Spot

Three high school friends discover amazing super-human abilities in Josh Trank's Zapped remake.

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