Set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, this film follows a young boy named Gene Loomis who finds solace in the world of cinema amidst the looming threat of nuclear war. The story unfolds as a flamboyant filmmaker, played by John Goodman, arrives in town to premiere his latest B-movie horror flick, creating a buzz among the local community. Directed by Joe Dante, the film cleverly intertwines the real-life tension of the era with the escapism of monster movies. The film is a nostalgic homage to the era of 1960s cinema and can be viewed on 123Movies / Movies123 for free.