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The Mist [2007]
from Momentum Pictures
starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones
directed by Frank Darabont

Features:

• PAL

Editorial Review:

Writer-director Frank Darabont, who showcased the softer side of Stephen King in his film adaptations of The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, turns to darker material for The Mist, his latest King adaptation about a group of ordinary townspeople trapped in a supermarket by a mysterious fogbank. Thomas Jane is top-billed as a Maine illustrator who attempts to calm the frightened shoppers, but his job is cut out for him from the get-go, first by the discovery of malevolent creatures lurking in the mist, and then by the mad mutterings of Mrs. Carmody (Marcia Gay Harden), a local eccentric who calls for Old Testament-style sacrifices to appease the supernatural forces. Darabont delivers monster movie thrills and understated social commentary with equal skill, and he's well supported by his cast (which includes Andre Braugher, Toby Jones, William Sadler and Jeffrey DeMunn) and the vivid special effects by KNB EFX, which effectively mix CGI with models and stop-motion animation (the terrific monsters were designed by legendary comic book artist Bernie Wrightson). And for those curious about how the novella's downbeat ending has translated to film, suffice it to say that Darabont's conclusion is at once different and more unsettling than King's. --Paul Gaita

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• Just so disappointed, that's two hours i'll never get back.......
  Firstly, let me say that I am an enormous Stephen King fan. I am currently re-reading his back catalogue and I believe his skills at characterisation and character-driven plots are unsurpassed and that some of his books have been made into fantastic films (The Green Mile anyone?) However, this was not one of them.
  The lack of excitement and pace were palpable almost from the offset and sadly not helped by the wooden acting of most of the characters. I wouldn't have even minded it not being scary if it... more info

• Brilliant, compelling horror film
  This is a fantastic film. The direction (from the man who filmed "The Shawshank Redemption") is spot on, and after 30 minutes you will find yourself completely pulled into the situation.
  This is a brilliant and inventive story that has the power to shock, and by the end I was stunned by what had happened. This is suspense / horror cinema of a very high standard.

• Good little horror movie
  Reasons to watch The Mist:
  Characterisation. Stephen King has always been able to draw up believable small-town characters to populate his stories. In this respect, Darabont has wisely stuck close to King's template.
  Not too much monster mayhem. There are a couple of set pieces (the scene in the pharmacy is nicely judged - it's both creepy & gruesome) but for the most part Darabont keeps his monsters hiding in the mist. So, when they do make their appearances, it feels much more satisfyingly... more info

• A convincing argument for getting your shopping delivered!!!!
  Is it possible to over hype what is a fairly genre conventional sci-fi horror people in peril movie purely because of the last 15 minutes? Maybe but if you go into this film knowing nothing and with the intention to overlook the fairly cliched characters and instead look at the wider themes then it is very enjoyable. The film which would work well as a play due to its stagey set bound location of a supermarket looks at what happens when a cross section of Americana that were all too familiar with gets... more info

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