Mercy vs Super 8
Mercy has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 6.8/10 for Super 8). Mercy is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 52m. Super 8 is the older of the two (2011 against 2026). Both are mystery, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Mercy
Super 8| Mercy | Super 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Crime, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller | Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Timur Bekmambetov | J.J. Abrams |
| Main cast | Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Kylie Rogers, Chris Sullivan | Gabriel Basso, Noah Emmerich, Bruce Greenwood, Joel McKinnon Miller, Glynn Turman |
Synopsis
Mercy
In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced AI Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate.
Super 8
In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.