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The Fog (1980) r
Another Carpenter rewatch. Not as solid as Prince of Darkness but stylistically similar.
Hundred years ago a ship sunk on the shores of what has become a small coastal town of Antonio Bay. It crashed on the rocks in heavy fog leaving no survivors. On town's 100th birthday the fog returns and within it the dead are looking for retribution. But why have the dead returned and what do they want?
The Fog looks pretty and has, again, very similar visual approach to Fulci's horror films. The use of lightning and camera angles create unreal atmosphere which is enhanced by the fog that's more literal threat in this than usually. The violence is very mild when compared to Italian horror though and I think more grotesque killings would have been a positive change. Soundtrack is very good as well, a bit more Italian than in Prince of Darkness I'd say.
Story is not very good. It's really basic supernatural revenge film with no surprises or any deeper mysteries. There's a backstory that's read from a book and the rest just happens on this one night. There's nothing wrong with simple stories but The Fog doesn't give its characters much to do. Acting was good. It's kind of surprising how well acted some of these cheap old horror films are and how many actors from them have managed to make a long and successful career.
A little too simple and straightforward story with rather stylish execution. Closer to good than bad but falls just a little short.
Another Carpenter rewatch. Not as solid as Prince of Darkness but stylistically similar.
Hundred years ago a ship sunk on the shores of what has become a small coastal town of Antonio Bay. It crashed on the rocks in heavy fog leaving no survivors. On town's 100th birthday the fog returns and within it the dead are looking for retribution. But why have the dead returned and what do they want?
The Fog looks pretty and has, again, very similar visual approach to Fulci's horror films. The use of lightning and camera angles create unreal atmosphere which is enhanced by the fog that's more literal threat in this than usually. The violence is very mild when compared to Italian horror though and I think more grotesque killings would have been a positive change. Soundtrack is very good as well, a bit more Italian than in Prince of Darkness I'd say.
Story is not very good. It's really basic supernatural revenge film with no surprises or any deeper mysteries. There's a backstory that's read from a book and the rest just happens on this one night. There's nothing wrong with simple stories but The Fog doesn't give its characters much to do. Acting was good. It's kind of surprising how well acted some of these cheap old horror films are and how many actors from them have managed to make a long and successful career.
A little too simple and straightforward story with rather stylish execution. Closer to good than bad but falls just a little short.