The movie is delightful for its first hour or so and then turns dark and disturbing The friends test their new powers and decide theyre like muscles you have to build them up slowly. With Dane DeHaan Alex Russell Michael B Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Chronicle is a 2012 American found footage superhero thriller film directed by Josh Trank with a screenplay by Max Landis from a story they both co-wrote It follows three Seattle high school. A new twist on the traditional theme of the lonely guy getting superpowers makes for a crackingly good film..