I’m totally convinced ‘The End of Oak Street’ is a secret ‘Cloverfield’ movie — and these 7 clues prove it

1. Working Title Connection: The original working title for "The End of Oak Street" was "Flowervale Street." This subtle reference to the "Cloverfield" franchise is evident when considering the transformation of "Flower" and "Vale" to "Clover" and "Field," respectively, which are both associated with plants and natural landscapes. Additionally, "Street" and "Lane" both refer to roads or pathways, further tying the two titles together.

2. Real-World Location Clue: The film's title itself holds a connection to the "Cloverfield" universe. J.J. Abrams, the creator of "Cloverfield," originally used the name as the internal codename for the 2008 movie, inspired by Cloverfield Boulevard in Santa Monica. Fans have noted that the location of "The End of Oak Street," named after the street, is situated near Clover Park.

Clover Park and Oak Street are just a few blocks away from Cloverfield Boulevard, leading some to believe that the film may be part of the "Cloverfield" universe by virtue of its location.

3. The Platt Family Link: The heart of "The End of Oak Street" revolves around the Platt family, consisting of Denise and Greg Platt played by Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and their children Audrey and Brian, portrayed by Maisy Stella and Christian Convery. Notably, the original "Cloverfield" film features Hudson Platt, played by Ryan Reynolds, who films the Manhattan monster attack on his camcorder.

Hudson Platt is confirmed to have been born in 1987. Given that "The End of Oak Street" is set in the 1980s, the Platt family fits seamlessly into the same time period as Hudson Platt, spawning theories that Denise and Greg Platt could be Hudson's parents or relatives, suggesting the events of "The End of Oak Street" are a continuation of Hudson Platt's history before the events of "Cloverfield."

4. Cosmic Event Parallels: The central plot of "The End of Oak Street" involves a mysterious cosmic event that causes an entire neighborhood to be transported to a new location, filling it with prehistoric creatures. This concept echoes the science established in "The Cloverfield Paradox," where a failed particle accelerator experiment results in tears between dimensions and timelines, leading to the displacement of objects, creatures, and even parts of the Earth across different points in time and space.

In "The Cloverfield Paradox," a news report features the message "OMG!!! 5 city blocks just disappeared. This can't be happening..." This statement mirrors the disappearance of Oak Street and aligns with the dimensional effects depicted in "The Cloverfield Paradox," suggesting that both films belong to the same interconnected universe.

5. Director's Teasing Comments: Director David Robert Mitchell has taken a keen interest in the fan theories surrounding "The End of Oak Street," hinting at possible connections to the "Cloverfield" universe. While he has not officially confirmed these theories, Mitchell has acknowledged that there are "hidden answers" within the film.

He expressed that he wrote the script before speaking about the potential links, leaving room for interpretation while hinting at the possibility of audiences discovering some answers within the film.