The Fog (Special Edition)

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Summary: This is a must-see horror classic that is as yet unavailable
Review: "The Fog" is one of those few serious quality horror classics (inevitably created by the illustrious John Carpenter) in which one may be drawn in and overwhelmed by. The sad truth is that it is unavailable on any format as of yet and extremely hard to find even used. My copy on VHS has been overplayed for those who hadn't seen it and is now useless. When John Carpenter's "The Thing" was released on DVD, I was elated and overjoyed. The day "The Fog" is released, I shall be ecstatic. Mr.Carpenter, please just make it easy on your fans and release a box/compilation set of your works on DVD.

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Summary: Do not miss this flim.
Review: This film is gripping! A classic John Carpenter film. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, and does not let go. This film provides the suspense without much gore.

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Summary: As Good As Horror Movies Get
Review: All I can say is watch the final scene with the priest, it just keeps getting funnier

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Summary: This film rocks
Review: I saw this movie for the first time in1980 and became hooked. I probably wouldnot have seen this film if it was'nt forthe fact that John Carpenter directed itand that I happened to be in Point ReyesCa. at the time of the filming. The Fogwill go down in my book as one of the 10best horror films of all time. Could youimagine if it were filmed today with allthe technology we have. This film gave me the chills as a kid, and still does to this day. I hope it will be released on dvd soon.

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Summary: Compare to other horror classics-Halloween& Friday the 13th
Review: If you have enjoyed the style of other horror classics such as Halloween and Friday the 13th, prepare to add this to your home collection. Tastefully written and directed to elicite the element of fear without the newage gore. Jamie Lee Curtis comes through once again with an outstanding performance in classic horror that was first introduced to you in an earlier film also directed by John Carpenter-Halloween(1978). Hats off to Carpenter for another job well done. This movie would normally earn a 5 star rating in classic horror save for one obvious "occupational" error. Buy it, view it, see if you can find it.

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Summary: perfect movie to to stay up all night after you see it
Review: this movie scares my deep down inside, just think you live in a area that has fog alot and you watch this movie. think about everytime you see fog you have to think whats in there. the premice of this movie is great and the suspense really rocks. rent this or buy this for some real fun

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Summary: One of the top 10 horror movies ever made.
Review: This rates high on my list of top 10 horror movies. It is right up there with Night of the Living Dead and The Haunting which are two other horror classics. It seems that the horror films of the nineties have been filled with blood and gore. Nothing is left to the imagination. It is all right there before us on the screen. The Fog is not filled with amputated heads and scenes of blood splattering slaughter. Rather, the viewer is pulled into mystery of the fog and it is the wonderfully terrifying anticipation of what you can't see, of the unknown, that makes this movie a classic. Well worth the wait in the new millenium.

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Summary: Carpenter's Underrated Masterpiece
Review: Building on his success from "Halloween," Carpenter turns out an atmospheric, witty, genuinely scary film with "The Fog." It contains a cast of veteran actors, including Hal Holbrook and Janet Leigh, and actors then new to the genre, such as Tom Atkins, Adrienne Barbeau, and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film contains several in-jokes that may be of interest to movie buffs: Tom Atkins's character "Nick Castle" and Charles Cyphers's "Dan O'Bannon" are named after veteran directors of horror classics such as "The House on Haunted Hill" and "Return of the Living Dead," respectively. George "Buck" Flower's character is "Tommy Wallace," who himself appeared in the film as one of the ghosts. As for the film, the story about a colony of lepers trying to seek retribution for an act committed upon them 100 years before is a well done effort from everyone involved. Holbrook gives a heartfelt, typically heavy handed performance as Father Malone, who finds his grandfather's journal in the walls of his church. Tom Atkins is great as always as a sea merchant who picks up hitchhiker Jamie Lee Curtis just as the chaos begins. Barbeau plays a deejay who broadcasts from a lighthouse, and who can spot the fog as it covers each street in order to guide Tom Atkins to the church. She does a brilliant job of unwinding over the radio, as she pleas for someone to rescue her young son from the fog. Janet Leigh and her daughter Jamie Lee Curtis later reteamed in "Halloween: H20," which is worthy of mention to Curtis fans, or to anyone who thought the Michael Myers series had lost its touch.

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Summary: best thing since sliced bread
Review: forget all the arty reviews about this angle and what the director was trying to do if you havent seen the fog you have missed the best film ive ever seen . turn off the lights pull the curtains snugle up with your loved one, turn up the sound and enjoy!! okay its about a town troubled one nite by a curse of a hundred year old plot to sink a boat but the film is so much more than i can tell you its not full of fancey computer images and some of the acting is a bit cardbordy but you cant beat it . we had the video 4 years and loved it now we have the se dvd its got so much more .have u seen the white gloved hand which was left in ? do yourself a favour and buy it now its awesome . cheers dave

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Summary: Classic Carpenter Creepiness
Review: "The Fog" is a great creepy, scary flick from John Carpenter that although similar to "Halloween" stands completely on its own. John Houseman's ghost story in the opening scene sets the eerie tone and plot of a town (Antonio Bay) cursed by 100 year old drownded lepers. Hal Holbrook is classic as the tormented Father Malone who discovers the crimes of Antonio Bay's founders. His drink-induced warnings of curses and doom to the town are pretty funny. Although Adriennce Barbeau is giving top billing, she is somewhat incidental to most of the action...she keeps the town informed and entertained from her lighthouse radio station, "KAB". (I do find it hard to believe that everyone in Antonio Bay listens to the lame, boring KAB.)The real star of "The Fog" is the fog itself...it lurks and creeps bringing death and mayhem to wherever it goes. As with any Carpenter flick, the dreary, mood-amplifing score completely rounds out the viewing experience, and with a truly typical Carpenter ending, this movie is great for Halloween or anytime.