The Mist (2017)
A small town reels from a brutal crime as a chilling mist isolates everyone, revealing their darkest fears.
A small town family is torn apart by a brutal crime. As they deal with the fallout an eerie mist rolls in, suddenly cutting them off from the rest of the world, and in some cases, each other.
How intense is The Mist?
The Mist is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Mist feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittybleakchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Mist
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Mist for you?
Is The Mist scary?
Yes, properly. The Mist is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Mist gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
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 TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Mist?
Episodes run about 40m.
Where can I stream The Mist?
The Mist is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Mist have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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