Saturday, October 24, 2009

Horror Film of the Week: The Fog



The Fog

Directed By: John Carpenter

Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Houseman, Janet Lee, Hal Holbrook

Year of Release: 1980

Rated: R

1 hrs. 30 min.


One hundred years after an accident at sea, the sleepy town of Antonio Bay honors the accident with a candlelight vigil and the unveiling of a statue. However, the local priest discovers the truth behind the "accident," and when the fog rolls in, the dead sailors return for revenge.

The Fog is a great classic horror film from renowned director John Carpenter, creator of one of the most notable horror films in movie history, Halloween (also starring Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis). The exposition is introduced creatively in the form of a scary campfire story told by a an old sea-weary man to a group of local children. It is an interesting way to introduce us to the legend of the boating accident that efficiently draws us into the narrative.

Almost from the get go creepy things happen: car alarms sounding for no apparent reason, glass bottles in the grocery shaking in the refrigerators, and televisions flicking on. The action quickly calms down, however, giving the the film a nicely balanced pace. The Fog also gives us those great crunching, crisp sound effects that are typical of horror classics of the 1970s and 1980s. The fog also creeps into frame every time it makes its arrival like any human villain such as Jason Voorhies or Michael Meyers.

The Fog is another classic horror film from the brilliant mind of John Carpenter. With great moments of suspense, action, and a chilling plot, this is another must-see for all movie fans.


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