Taste
Match of The Day
Browse All
Download App
Login
Match of The DayBrowse AllDownload App
Browse
TrendingHighest RatedHidden GemsClassicsSaved
Popular Interests
True CrimeDark ComediesEngaging Period PiecesAward-Winning MoviesMind-Bending Sci-FiHorror MoviesSuperhero
Company
AboutFAQPressBlogContactJobs
Login
The Fog

The Fog

Horror • R • 1980 • 1 hr 30 min
SaveAdd to Saved
SeenMark as Seen
HideHide
Unlock Match
6.6
IMDb
6.8

Strange things begin to occur as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die.

Starring

Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hal Holbrook, Janet Leigh

Directed By

John Carpenter

Written By

Debra Hill, John Carpenter

Attributes

SimpleDarkWatch With Friends

Genre

HorrorMysteryThriller

Release Date

February 1, 1980

User Reviews

Mike D
Mike D
One of my goto 80s horror flicks. Atmospheric, campy, fun John Carpenter jawn. I enjoy falling asleep to this movie for whatever thats worth
Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Atmospheric, creepy horror. Fun to watch.
totencat
totencat
Not Carpenter’s best: the pacing is weird and the script is a little weak. What it lacks there it makes up for in vibes and cinematography.
The Grassy Noll
The Grassy Noll
Carpenter creates such an eerie atmosphere in this harbor town ghost horror
Caleb Culp
Caleb Culp
Truly believe this is some of Carpenter’ best work. The score is great and the plot is perfect!
Dimitri Hatzi
Dimitri Hatzi
Really entertaining with unbelievable atmosphere thanks to the beautiful Point Reyes
Michael
Michael
John Carpenter shows why he is a master of horror and suspense with this gloomy dreadful masterpiece.
Godwin S.
Godwin S.
A haunting and atmospheric horror film. It creates a sense of dread and mystery with its eerie music, foggy visuals, and creepy story.
Matt
Matt
Enjoyable campfire horror tale w/ excellent cinematography that compels viewers beyond the sometimes lacking plot, good cast & performances
John Scognamiglio
John Scognamiglio
Surprisingly good horror film from one of the masters

Stats

Ratings
38 (3%)
276 (22%)
720 (58%)
215 (17%)
6.6 – Based on 1.2k ratings
Attributes
Slow
Simple
Light
Fast
Complex
Dark
Watch With
Friends
Self
Family
60%
37%
3%
View Collection
Re-Animator
Conducting clandestine experiments within the morgue at Miskatonic University, scientist Herbert West reveals to a fellow graduate student his groundbreaking work concerning the re-animation of fresh corpses.
In the Mouth of Madness
An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.
Day of the Dead
As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunker must decide on how they should deal with the undead.
The Last House on the Left
On the eve of her 17th birthday, Mari and friend Phyllis set off from her family home to attend a rock concert in the city. Attempting to score some drugs on the way, the pair run afoul of a group of vicious crooks, headed up by the sadistic Krug.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
A radio host is victimised by the notorious cannibal family while a former Texas Marshal hunts them.
Phantasm
A teenage boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber, known only as the Tall Man, who employs a lethal arsenal of unearthly weapons.
An American Werewolf in London
American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.
Assault on Precinct 13
A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct against a siege by a bloodthirsty street gang.
View All
Trailer
Trailer
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes: The Fog (Carpenter, 1980) with Adrienne Barbeau and Jamie Lee Curtis
Clip
THE FOG "Don't Open the Door!" Clip (1980) Adrienne Barbeau
Behind the Scenes
The Fog - John Carpenter Scene Commentary
Featurette
John Carpenter’s The Fog 1980 Filming Locations - Then & Now
Featurette
John Carpenter's The Fog (1980) - Filming Locations - Then and Now - Horror's Hallowed Grounds
Clip
The Fog 1980 "fog bank out there"
Behind the Scenes
The Fog (1980) - Bloopers/Outtakes

Cast & Crew

John Carpenter
John
Carpenter
Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne
Barbeau
Tom Atkins
Tom
Atkins
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Hal Holbrook
Hal
Holbrook
Janet Leigh
Janet
Leigh
Nancy Kyes
Nancy
Kyes
Ty Mitchell
Ty
Mitchell
John Houseman
John
Houseman
James Canning
James
Canning
Charles Cyphers
Charles
Cyphers
Debra Hill
Debra
Hill
John Carpenter
John
Carpenter

Available On (US)

HomeExploreAboutFAQPressBlogContactJobs
© 2023 Taste Labs, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
•
Privacy
•
Terms
HomeExploreAboutFAQPressBlogContactJobs
© 2023 Taste Labs, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
•
Privacy
•
Terms