Fog
Fog

Fog

1988Movie68 minRussian

A modest and unpretentious engineer, works as a sociologist at a factory. His life is ordinary: feuds with colleagues, lack of money, everyday problems. He would have lived like this if one day “business people” had not offered him to work for them. But he finds himself at a crossroads: work with the mafia and live in abundance, or continue to exist modestly, but not change his principles...

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users67%
Director: John CarpenterGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A small coastal town in California prepares for its centennial celebration, unaware that a vengeful, spectral crew from a shipwrecked leper colony is returning to claim their revenge. As the fog rolls in, the ghostly mariners begin their murderous assault on the unsuspecting residents, seeking retribution for the town's founding through a betrayal a century prior. The town's inhabitants must fight for survival against the supernatural threat before they are all wiped out.

Critical Reception

John Carpenter's 'The Fog' is often considered a cult classic of the horror genre, praised for its atmospheric tension and suspense, though it received mixed reviews upon its initial release. Critics at the time noted its deliberate pacing and reliance on mood over gore, with some finding it effective and others finding it slow. Audiences, however, have generally embraced its eerie supernatural elements and classic horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and Carpenter's signature style.
  • Criticized for a sometimes convoluted plot and pacing issues.
  • Appreciated for its ensemble cast and effective use of suspense.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film's classic horror feel and its ability to generate suspense. Many find the supernatural premise intriguing and the foggy setting effectively eerie. Some users, however, point out that the plot can be a bit thin and the pacing occasionally drags.

Fun Fact

The film famously features a scene where Adrienne Barbeau's character, Stevie Wayne, broadcasts a radio show from a lighthouse, with her actual voice being heard over the radio waves within the film's narrative.

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