The Fog is absolutely my favorite "ghost" story ever! It is another classic served up by the master of horror, John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing, Prince of Darkness). The story centers around the seaside town of Antonio Bay, where they are beginning preparations for the celebration of the town's 100th birthday. As the story unravels, the mystery surrounding the town's origins are revealed. They have something to do with the mysterious glowing fog that has rolled into town, as well as deceit, murder, and revenge. You'll have to see the movie for yourself to learn the answers! What really sets this one apart is the eerie atmosphere and the sense of the unknown that befalls each victim of the Fog, as well as the creepy score. Some top notch scream queens also grace the screen in this picture, including Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween), Janet Leigh, and Adrienne Barbeau. Other notable actors include John Houseman, Hal Holbrook, and Tom Atkins (before he was dead set on stopping the production of Silver Shamrock Halloween masks). Nancy Kyes also has a role in this film as yet another link to the Halloween franchise. This is probably the most perfect movie to watch during a thunderstorm with no lights on. Watch it alone...if you dare!
