The Mist (2007)
A relentless mist descends, trapping townsfolk in a grocery store with unseen, chilling horrors and mounting dread.
After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other local residents. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity.
How intense is The Mist?
The Mist is terrifying, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Mist feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulbleakgrittychilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Mist
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Mist for you?
Is The Mist scary?
Yes. The Mist is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is The Mist gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Mist sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Mist OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Mist?
The Mist runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream The Mist?
The Mist is streaming on Kanopy and The Roku Channel.
Does The Mist have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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