The Fog Review

Today I'm going to talk about an 80's horror movies from the king of 80s horror movies; John Carpenter. I decided to talk about this movie because I wanted to talk about at least one oldie among all the new ones. Also, it is getting a re-release in some theaters, so this is for anyone interested in going to that arthouse theater at midnight. (Actually its getting released in 4k). I feel it's a good movie to watch around this time of year because it has the feel of a traditional ghost story.

The first scene of this movie is a man telling a scary story to kids on a beach at night by a camp fire. This not only gives the backstory but, for me, also sets the mood for the movie. As a sea seaside town celebrates its 100 year anniversary a mysterious fog comes rolling in. The fog brings back the ghosts of a shipwreck who have come to take vengeance on the town.

Even though people die in this there really isn't as much blood and gore as you would think. (Especially coming from a John Carpenter movie). The movie shows very little and lets the mystery and suspense build. The atmosphere gives it the feel of an old ghost story with the otherworldly presence of the fog the ghosts. The fog has an eery green glow and the ghosts are kept in the shadows, but stand with their read eyes. This gives the movie an creepy but appealing look. I also like how it's set in the New England area because it does remind me of some scary I have heard from there. This adds to the ghost story feel.

The movie also has a cast of a few horror movie icons. Including "scream queens" Jamie Lee Curtis and, her mover, Janet Leigh. While the movie might not have as many big scares as some modern audiences might be use to, its haunting ghost story like atmosphere makes it perfect for the spooky time of year. If you like ghost stories than I say check it out.