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My husband and I saw this at the theater. He really didn't want to go because scary movies weren't his thing but he went. As the movie went along he became more and more uneasy and he was thrilled when it was over. I joked with him being such a scaredy cat. We saw an evening show and by the time we came out it was dark. We lived in a pretty rural area about 20 miles from the theater. A couple miles after we started home we were hitting patchy fog. FOG! Now I was uneasy. The further we went the thicker it got. By the time we pulled in the drive it was pea soup. And I am freaking out! Couldn't move. My poor husband threw me over his shoulder and that was that. We never ever joked about scaredy cats again.

This is an underrated movie, it oozes atmosphere

This movie terrified me as a kid, and continues to do so today. The expository story told by Father Malone is still eerie enough to bring goosebumps.

Rather surprised that not only John Carpenter didn't like it, but that critics didnt either. I think it is an excellent, classic ghost story. Amazing music, setup, and plot device of the magical fog. It ties back into history, greed and "sins of the father" aspects. What is not to like? Even starts with the amazing Houseman! Love this film.

The finest ghost movie of all time, Carpenter's direction is superb, putting himself into that calibre as directors like Spielberg etc

Even a "weak" film from Carpenter is still better than most that are made now.

This scared the piss outta me as a kid. The ending freaked me out. Couldnt get it outta my head for a while. When John Carpenter is right he is So Damn Good

Its one of those movies where the more I watch it, the more I start to appreciate it. Despite some flaws in it, it still has a great atmosphere, soundtrack and creepy opening. Trust me, when you start exploring other shitty horror films out there that no one talks about, you will put The Fog on a higher level. And fuck the remake.

such a creepy movie. i'll never get over that one shot of the ghost in the fog with the red eyes. awesome, awesome stuff. and the soundtrack RULES.

When I was a kid, we'd sit down and watch The Fog and Halloween after trick-or-treeting with Mom. Oh the old VHS days. :)

"The fog"(1980) is the best horror movie of all time!Yes It is! Scary as hell!

One of my favourite 'Carpenter' films. Classic horror at best.

The opening story, told by veteran actor John Houseman, was a brilliant idea. It gives the film instant mythic power and a tremendous sense of atmosphere.

One of the best Horror movies in time ever. The music will be never toped. This is genius in its best.

I love The Fog, it's sad that Carpenter isn't all that happy with the film, because I think it's very effective and creepy. It gets under your skin rather than outright terrify you or make you jump. It's a very simple story but one that's really well told, has the exact right atmosphere and the score compliments it all perfectly. I'd absolutely be scared of a fog bank that seems to have intelligence and is actively chasing you down the street...especially when you know that there's something nasty in there that's going to brutally stab the shit out of your eyes.

I love the atmosphere this movie has. It's a perfect ghost story kinda movie

The Fog is creepier than Halloween in my opinion, it may not be better, but more atmospheric, Great review! : )

One of my favorite films, period. I watch it frequently throughout the year. Love the atmosphere. Great video.

For a short time, I chatted with John about Point Reyes. His house there burned down in the Mount Vision fire. I lived on the B ranch just a short mile from the lighthouse. The area this was filmed in, is my favorite place on earth. John was gracious and I will never forget his kindness in taking the time to chat with me about the Fog and Big Trouble in little China.

I like the fog for all its flaws. The slow pacing makes it enjoyable to watch when you just want to relax and be 'mildly scared, after a hard day at the office. A bag of crisps, and your girlfriend's head on your shoulders. The movie just has a very nice 'B' feel, without being trashy or overly stupid / silly.

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I much prefer The Fog over Halloween.

After weighing the pros and cons, I still enjoy this film. One of my favorites from Carpenter and crew. It's setting and atmosphere is just so well done. Antonio Bay reflects the ideal place to settle down (at least in my opinion). A small town community, distant from the stress of the big city. Creating a sense of peace. Which makes it all the more impactful when the fog hits. I really do love these videos, Oliver. Seeing people talk about John Carpenter's films decades later gives much hope to aspiring indie filmmakers like myself. Keep up the amazing work :)

It was a very underrated movie, full of atmosphere

I saw this as a very young kid when it came out on HBO, and it scared the absolute shit out of me. I personally think it's criminally underrated, one of Carpenter's best and his scariest film, both the film and it's soundtrack. It is very subdued, all about atmosphere (the synthesizer score is absolutely CRUCIAL, probably the main element of the film).

I love The Fog it was creepy as hell

I enjoy this film. One of my favorites

This is one of my favorite horror movies of all time! I'm so glad you did this video! I actually think the slow, atmospheric build is one of its selling points. The movie isn't about any one particular character, but rather a haunted town, so it takes the time to introduce the town, the locations, the people, and all the foreshadowing that something terrible is coming. It's a perfect campfire story. :D

John Carpenter is the master of horror.. The '70's 80's' feel he delivers in his films makes them even more epic.. The are a class apart.

Classic Carpenter. Brilliant soundtrack. Expertly set up to deliver atmosphere.

The Fog is badass. Killer Horror atmosphere like the "Tombs of the Blind Dead" series from Spain in the 70s! Didn't know Blake was played by Rob Bottin! Super cool.

Thanks for making this. I was in the film as a child, and it was a lot of fun. So glad to see there's such a strong following, and yes, it's much better than the sad remake. Keep up the good work!

When I attended middle school back in the early 1980s in Yorkshire, UK an English teacher ran movie nights every Wednesday. Unbelievably he had convinced the school to buy a 35mm cinema projector and would actually hire proper film prints. Movies were shown in the school hall and it was always packed with about 300 excitable kids. That said, he seemed a bit vague on what should and shouldn't be shown to children of our ages which is why, at 11 years old, I saw The Fog on the big screen - my first horror/supernatural film experience. It scared the life out of me and I don't think I slept right for a week afterward. Numerous complaints and concerns from parents flooded the school the day after it was shown as children across Mirfield (the town where I lived) were left traumatised by the experience. So, as a result, the film has always stayed with me and I think even to this day it has my all-time favourite movie ending. Decades later I visited the area North of San Francisco where a lot of the exteriors were shot - the lighthouse, some of the town, the beach, etc. It genuinely feels quite eerie there, mostly due to the wind that whistles across the landscape from the Pacific ocean. I actually found a piece of driftwood on the beach and brought it home with me a souvenir. I'm not sure if that was the best idea.

"Halloween" "The Fog" & "The Thing" were Carpenter's big 3 of Horror in the late 70's & early 80's. Carpenter had an amazing 1980's, I'm a huge fan 🤟

I don't think the fog was going for the direct descendants of the original conspirators, they just wanted ANY 6 from the town (which is quite disappointing, people like well-defined rules in horrors). When the priest says that he's the descendant of the original priest, that was just a double whammy for Blake. The only thing that bothered me is how small scale the town "party" was, it just looks like a bunch of extras thrown in there last minute and you never get a sense of local community like, for example, Jaws achieved. It's a great at atmospheric horror though.

The atmosphere in The Fog is just amazing. Love the radio station, the great music, and spectacular photography. Yes, the underlining story is a bit simple, but I get sucked into that world every time I watch it. For my money, Carpenter didn’t need to add the gore and close-ups, though. I understand it to satisfy his contemporary audience, but the film functions better as a mood piece, and as such, the fog being somewhat more ambiguous would work. The end shots of the pirates in the church is great, though, and the final shot is just stellar!

My favourite movie ghost story. I saw this on VHS around the age of ten and thought it was terrifying.

I love the mood, look and atmosphere of the film.

"The fog" (1980) is the best horror movie ever made! Scary as hell! Hello from Athens Greece!

I will always say that this is THE BEST ghost story ever to be put on screen. Nothing else comes close.

This film scared the crap out of me as a kid when I saw it on tv, lol, and I still hold a sneaking respect for it today. But yes, it has it's problems. The towns population quickly seems to reduce to about a dozen people as the fog rolls in, why do they go after everyone they meet when they state they only want the descendants of the original six people who caused their ship to crash, why is there a huge cross made of pure gold, LOL. I mean to make that all the gold that had been on the ship when it crashed would have had to be melted down and used so none left to spend on building the town. As for why they went after Stevie ... I always figured it was because she owned the lighthouse and that was what had caused their ship to crash on the rocks 100 years ago. They were taking revenge on it and whoever was there.

This was the film that developed my crush on Adrienne Barbeau. I fancied her so much after this.

I'm slowly going through these retrospectives, and absolutely love the work you've done! Thank you for doing this.

I was 11 when this came out my best friends brother took us to go see it and it scared the helll out of me. Now I lived in the city and we didn't get much fog but forward 7 yrs my dad retired from Philadelphia police and move to the country and one night we got fog so bad I couldn't see 5 ft pass me and the 1st thing I thought of was the movie. I got a chill running down my body..lol fun days

Personally, I found The Fog scarier than Halloween. The ghost story element works really well and carries the film over its other shortcomings.

John Carpenter's The Fog is a classic ghost story and a fantastic film. With some basic storytelling, a creepy atmosphere and great cinematography, Carpenter created one the best straight-up horror films ever made. The fact that we only see Blake and his pirate band in silhouette adds to the horror and mystery, something the mediocre 'remake' didn't understand.

I recently visited the Point Reyes lighthouse where they shot the exteriors of the radio station. Quite a drive, but well worth it. There was indeed fog there when I arrived.

Way better than the remake

The best horror movie i have ever seen. What a masterpiece!!!!

This film had so much going for it! Saw it in seventh grade and scared hell outta me and my best pal. “don’t go into the fog” became part of the kids’ vernacular for some years. that, and the slow knock.

Carpenter's 'The Fog' is brilliant! I love everything about it -- especially the way the film takes it's time, so you get a real sense of being there in Antonio Bay as things begin to get spooky. Spooky story and atmospheric setting means you get drawn into the film in the very best way. Ending scene is fantastic!

Absolutely brilliant mate! Blast from the past, thanks for taking the time to make this series, it's superb :)

I remember this movie was so often on late night TV when i was a kid..... it really scared the living crap out of me :)

I was underwhelmed the first time I saw the Fog but it gets better every time I watch now. It just oozes atmosphere. I think one subtle thing that cracks me up is when the Priest scares Janet Leigh's character and she says "Jesus!" and then covers her mouth. Her delivery is hilarious and almost feels ad libbed.

I love The Fog and always have, ever since I first saw it when it premiered on TV way WAY back in 1981 or so. Well, I was even fascinated by it when it was in my brother's Fangoria magazine, and then when it finally came to theaters. I owned the novelization and saw the trailers and ads on TV. I was just a little too young to see it in theaters, though. I know it isn't the majority consensus, but as much as I love Halloween, I like The Fog better. You just can't beat a John Carpenter oldie!!!! Anyhow, I really enjoyed your retrospective video. It was a great review with a lot of interesting facts present, even though I as a long-time fan already knew most of it, LOL! One correction, though. The occupants of the fog are NOT pirates. They are what one would call revenants, visible ghosts or animated corpses that have returned to haunt the living. They are lepers who were victims of a crime, not pirates! Thanks for the fun video!

"Father, can I get paid?" Nice try, John.

Great review, i consider myself lucky as i was 14 when this movie came out. My early to late teens were the greatest time for movies, Alien, Blade Runner, Terminator, The Thing, boy was i blessed. I found the Ace cinema in Green St East London and they were not to fussy about my age. Your reviews capture the excitement and suspense i felt being able to get into a local cinema to see x rated movies after years of being turned away . I grew up at a great time for movies and these reviews bring it all back. Cheers pal , nice work. The Ace closed in 83 and was demolished in 96.

I first watched The Fog when I was a kid and it left it’s mark. Recently bought the Shout factory 4k and enjoyed it all over again , it has a claustrophobic feel and tension you rarely get these days. Superb video mate

I keep telling myself "He'll do a retrospective on Assault on Precinct 13 eventually"

Loved this movie. I remember watching it while I was baby sitting. This is back when we had the first cable box that had one movie channel.

*THE FOG* (1980) is my all-time favorite film of the horror genre. The remake was...well, I didn't care much for it, but it had some pretty intense scenes that echoed the original film. I think my favorite part of the 2005 remake was the scene where Andy is in his room with the swirling fog trying to break into his room, which brought me back to the 1980 film. The plot twist ending was strange, though I won't spoil it for other people as to what made it strange for me. In the early or mid-1980s, I was told there was going to be a direct sequel to the 1980 film. It was to be called *Return Of THE FOG* and it was supposed to start where the 1980 film left off. Unfortunately, because *THE FOG* wasn't the big success that *HALLOWEEN* was, the sequel never left the cutting room floor. I wonder if the 2005 remake was inspired by the sequel that never made it? To this day, I've always wondered what the never-to-be sequel to the original 1980 film would have been like. Would it have been scarier? Gorier? More intense? Who knows? Now for the thing that bothers me in regards to both films --- the 1980 original and the 2005 remake. Their MPAA ratings versus the content shown. *THE FOG* (1980) is rated R for no real reason at all. It's scary, sure, but it's really not all that violent. There's no nudity, sex, or gore (unless you count the two-second shot of the so-called "worm face" ghost) and language is infrequent. The most violent part of this film is the death scene of the three fishermen on the Seagrass. In contrast, *THE FOG* (2005) is rated PG-13 and contains far more violence and gore than the original film, not to mention some sexuality (remember the "shower" scene with Tom Welling and Maggie Grace?) and some highly disturbing moments. How is the 1980 film rated R when the 2005 PG-13 remake contains more intense content? Yes, I know the PG-13 rating wasn't made when the original film was released, but *JAWS* (1975), *POLTERGEIST* (1982), *RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK* (1981), *TEMPLE OF DOOM* (1984), *GREMLINS* (1984), and several other films are given PG ratings and contain far more graphic content than *THE FOG* (1980). So, why aren't those other films rated R?

The fog is one of my favourite films. Saw it first when I was ten and found it terrifying. It's still scary now. I actually think it's JC's best film send one of the best and creepiest and simplest horror films ever.....

Hey Oliver, just wanted to say thanks for another fantastic retro/review. In a time where we have great personalities such as RLM, YMS, Nostalgia Critic, etc all doing great work in a typically comedic fashion, your reviews are wonderfully detailed, meditative looks at some of my favorite films. Keep it up! Really dying for a Halloween (1st one) retro/review, can't wait!

Brilliant film and so very atmospheric. Gorgeous area which reminded me of parts of New England and my own Old England, particularly Cornwall.

Still my favorite ghost movie. Saw it in 1980,i was 15,and walking home from the movies we ran into..a fog bank!!Left my brother in it getting home!! Awesome movie for its time,and still great today!!!

Problem with your review is in that it is very much a retrospective look at a film that came out in another time altogether (1980). I can assure you that, as a kid, watching this back then, it was scary -- and great fun! The slow pacing of the movie is something common to most movies of its time, but it serves really well to give the watcher a very real sense of being with the characters in Antonio Bay as things start to get weird. Overall, the atmosphere created and the way it transports the watcher into the story is quite superb. Story, direction, visuals, characters, music, atmosphere... A very special film! :0)

Carpenter's The Fog is in my strong opinion the greatest horror movie ever made. It is horror perfection. The storyline is absolutely engrossing, the movie completely slimed in atmosphere. The look of the film is remarkable, the acting stellar and the cinematography simply delicious. This film should be widely hailed as the holy grail of horror movies in this lifelong horror fan's opinion.

Dude thank you for doing this. This is my favorite John Carpenter movie. Great job

The crewman on the boat who gets a sword put thru him at 2:10 is the homeless man in the beginning of “They Live” that Roddy Pipers character meets towards the end of the movie hobnobbing with the aliens. Enjoyed the vid. Thanks🙂✌️ Edit: After I commented the narrator points out the actor and that he was in “They Live” and other movies of John Carpenter.

Despite being overlooked, it's actually one of his most shown movies on German TV.

The Fog is one of my all-time favorites. I like how it moves, looks and quality actors. I know its not an "A" movie but it is a very strong B. It felt a little more mysterious with a little scary

One of my favourite films. A great cast, striking visuals and a chillingly memorable score.

I met Adrienne Barbeau at the Soda City Comic-Con back in September. I gushed over her telling her how I grew up with her, and I did it right in front of my fiance! I had her autograph a picture of Stevie Wade for me. Best ..day..ever!

Watched it last night. Felt like it was taking its time perfectly for a long while, but then suddenly the third act crept up on me. I was also thinking Elizabeth's name tied to the ship's, as well as her saying that strange things/bad luck seemed to have followed her around all her life would have something to do with her either having to be someone who would die to the curse, or, that she might be immune to it. The whole atmosphere of the town was great, and I liked the dialogue. Just felt like it ended abruptly, and the fake-out with Father Malone's fate didn't make any sense to me.

Thinking of these actors - I'd love to see you tackle Creepshow!

I was comming back from school in early spring of 1996 and i was 11 years old. I wanted to rent some cartoons but somehow ended with The Fog in my hands. It was the first time that i actually watched a horror film and a hell of a one to start with. Then i become a big fan of Carpenter's work. Hard to pick his favorite movie. Prince of darkness is still scary to me but first time is always the best.

Watching bits of this reminded me of the 1983 movie The Keep directed by Michael Mann, I know it's got bad reviews but I really like that movie.

I LOVE The Fog, definetly underrated. I understand its problem, and im mainly bothered by the continuity of the pirates targets. They should be after the 6 family members but attack random people who have nothing to do with their deaths. That said I still adore this movie, great retrospective Oliver and thanks for choosing one of my favourites. Made my night

My favourites " The Thing... Big Trouble In Little China...and The Fog.

Oh man, yes! Good to watch this now on the late night, Happy Halloween Oliver and people!

Thanks for the horror-themed retrospectives this month, they are always a treat to watch.

That ending scared the shit out of me

Definitely one of the better horror movies. The music and atmosphere was awesome, and Tom Atkins was the best. This film and Halloween Season Of The Witch are a must watch on Halloween.

I love The Fog for its creepy atmosphere, eerie music, beautiful cinematography by Dean Cundey, and excellent direction by John Carpenter. I only ever had two problems with it. One, the film feels more like three separate stories and characters - Stevie Wayne, Nick Castle, and Father Malone - that never really intersect or come together in a satisfying way rather than one complete story. Two, the “six must die" plotline does create some lapses in story logic regarding the arbitrary nature of the killings, while Father Malone seems to be a deliberate target. Other than that, I loved it.

such a memorable movie for me. they got the feel absolutely spot on. the scary part you're saying isn't there, is one of those old things called "dread".

I love the fog. I wouldn’t say that I found it scary. But definitely found that it had an eerie quality. The pacing is near perfect. The atmosphere is top notch. The music score is chilling and foreboding, one of Carpenter’s best IMO. The cinematography is awesome. The Fog is definitely deserving of it’s cult movie status and more. The novelization adds much more in-depth to the story and characters. It also explains the importance of why The Fog went after the people it did.

As usual, a really polished, well informed video. Been watching your uploads for a few years now and have always been amazed with how professional they are. I never liked this film much when I first seen it in the late eighties, but picked up a cheap DVD a few years back and found it a totally different viewing experience...not perfect but very atmospheric. All the best Oliver, and have a great Halloween!!!

I've always thought it kind of sad that John Carpenter thinks of the Fog as one of his weaker films, I love it. It has such a heavy and eerie atmosphere to it that really creeps under your skin. I absolutely love the score as well, it was brilliantly done by Carpenter. The Fog is one of my top favorite movies by Carpenter. The only thing missing from it is Tom Atkin's moustache!

Awesome review! R=The fog was such a simple ingenious plot for a horror film.

Great retrospective as always, one of my very favourite movies, music is amazing and the atmosphere is tense….. the first time I saw the fisherman walk into the boat house and disappear in the dark was truly memorable

I saw this movie with my mom and grandmother. I was in my mid-20s, so my grandmother was no kid at the time. I remember that we all loved it because we were all Hal Holbrook fans and had recently enjoyed him in Mark Twain Tonight as a TV special. The Fog was a lot of fun, and I have fond memories of how much the three of us enjoyed seeing it together...🫠

this just made my day soooo much better. Thank you Oliver.

I've always found The Fog... the original, not the remake... to be one of Carpenter's greatest films. I feel that it encompasses the unseen horror of Lovecraft, with the timelessness of Tolkien. No mater when you see the movie, the characters, costumes, and setting could have it happening in some lonely seaside town today, even as it was in 1980, and even as it could be seen decades from now. Even in the scene where the ghosts cut the telephone lines, where they accidentally have the sounds of the fog machines heard, your imagination can transform the sounds into those of the foghorn from the lighthouse, a hundred years before, when the event occurred... ghostly sounds from the past to usher in the ghostly fog in the present.

Your intros are always even better than the movie reviewed.

Since it's Halloween you should do a retrospective on An American Werewolf in London, The Howling, The Exorcist, or Fright Night. Those were great classics.

Still haunts me. A rare gem 💎 of a movie.

This was one of fAVORITE movoes as a child!! Thank you for this .

Saw it for the first time on Halloween night 1992 straight after the BBC1 screening of Ghostwatch. Became one of my favourite horrors and have probably watch it fifty times since.

Another great retrospective...... another familiar night for me, watch an Oliver retrospective, then have to watch the film you cover..

this retro you did is one of the many greats. The passion for carpenter movies is easily told