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The Thick Dark Fog
Walter Littlemoon attended a federal Indian boarding school in South Dakota sixty years ago. The mission of many of these schools in 1950, was still to “kill the Indian and save the man.” The children were beaten, humiliated or abused if they spoke their language or expressed their culture or native identity in any way. The trauma led many to alcoholism and violence in adulthood. At age 58, Walter began writing his memoirs as a way to explain his own abusive behaviors to his estranged children, but he could not complete the project without confronting the “thick dark fog” of his past so he could heal.
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Plot Summary
A young orphan boy named Simón is haunted by visions and strange occurrences after his mother's disappearance. He is taken in by a loving couple, but the unexplained events continue to plague him. As Simón grows, he becomes increasingly determined to uncover the truth behind his mother's vanishing, leading him down a dangerous path filled with dark secrets and supernatural phenomena.
Critical Reception
The Thick Dark Fog received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and visual style, though some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. Audiences were generally more divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful narrative and others feeling it was too slow or predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
Belén Rueda delivers a compelling performance as a mother figure.
Some critics found the narrative pacing uneven and the resolution lacking.
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Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Orphanage 2', intended as a spiritual successor to J.A. Bayona's acclaimed film 'The Orphanage'. However, it was eventually released as a standalone film with a different title.
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