The Fog (1980)
A mysterious iridescent fog descends on a coastal town as dark secrets about its founding emerge.
Strange things begin to occur as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die.
How intense is The Fog?
The Fog is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Fog feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulatmosphericchillinggritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Fog
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Is The Fog for you?
Is The Fog scary?
Yes, properly. The Fog is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Fog gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Fog sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Fog OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Fog?
The Fog runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream The Fog?
The Fog is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Fandango at Home (free) and Plex.
Does The Fog have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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