I am reminded of what Sun Tzu said right before the Battle of Boju. "In times of peace, a man audits his blu-ray collection. In times of war, a man audits his soul."

The B&W is the version to watch. It massively helps the creepy atmosphere and the CGI doesn't look as cheap.

This movie was a very good adaptation of King’s original story. Good movie. I think it’s more then a simple creature feature. Loved the ending, true horror. Not a happy ending.

I always loved this movie. I remember watching it on my dads living room floor and when the end came up, everyone in the room went up in arms saying "WTF NO WAY". Too memorable

William Friedkin once said to me, “Ed, the guy who made these new ‘Halloween’ is about to make one to my movie, “The Exorcist.” That’s right, my signature film is about to be extended by the man who made “Pineapple Express.” I don’t want to be around when that happens. But if there’s a spirit world, and I come back, I plan to possess David Gordon Green and make his life a living hell.”

I have this horror movie on 4k Ultra HD Steelbook but haven't played it yet 👊👊📽😱😱

The ending of the movie was a bold move by Frank Darabont. Stephen King (SK), I believe, decided to end the story with an "uncertain future/your own interpretation" type of ending to - depending on the reader - either give a hazy prediction of better things to come or the group would eventually be killed, because he was probably leaning on a sad ending where they all died somehow. Maybe he decided not to do a sad ending, however he did not want a happy ending. He sort of gave the reader the responsibility to choose the ending they want. If they want a happy ending or sad ending, it is there for the reader to choose, relieving himself of forcing the reader to accept a sad ending. Frank Darabont decided that it will indeed have an ending, and it will be as bleak as he and I believed SK would have actually ended the story. Darabont forces the viewer to accept a sad ending, not specific events, but rather the idea that if SK would have chosen an ending it would have been a sad one.

I thought the movie was B-movie entertaining when I first saw it and then I got to the end and was blown away by it. It was so unlike the typical "tie everything together and leave on a happy note" type of ending. It made the movie great for me.

I felt exactly how you felt when I first saw this back in the day and I revisited it when I read that Darabont always wanted this to be in black & white and that he was going for an old 50’s movie vibe. That reshaped how I looked at the film. Is it unbelievable that they would turn as fast as they did into a cult? Sure but it’s not exactly a movie predicated on believability to begin with and I think it’s using both of those unrealistic elements to highlight that when shit hits the fan people will eat each other. I feel like that’s why he’s leaning into the cheesiness of the monsters too, the heightened aspects of the metaphor are meant to complement each other and to me there’s a poignant quality to how the people are the real monsters in the story. I do think it could’ve worked more as a miniseries like IT with two longer parts but as is I think it’s well done. My biggest gripe is that the CG is just not good at all, the black and white helps this a bit but not enough to not make it a little distracting. I also just think the ending really makes this movie memorable as hell. I’d give it a solid 7.5/10 but it’s got the advantage of being easy to watch for me as well. If this is on TV I’ll definitely always put it on even if it’s just to fall back on if nothing else is on. I feel like that’s a whole lane of movies, where they’re not exactly amazing but they have a strong casual rewatchability about them.

Haven't opened mine yet. Damn I was hoping for new extras. Thanks for the review

I agree the black & white helps this movie and I can see why Darabont originally intended that, for the Twilight Zone type vibe.

This video is profoundly inspiring! - "Embrace your aspirations with unshakable resolve..."

I agree with all of your critiques of the film itself, pretty much verbatim.

This is one of my favorite horror movies. I LOVE that ending. The VFX were very low budget but I only noticed it in the garage scene with the tenticles. I think this will be a classic eventially. Thank you for the review, hope you feel better.

I just picked up my copy of Lionsgate 4K steelbook. I’ve never seen this film. I’m looking forward to adding it to my Spooktober play list!

Finally ordered the 4 disc - via Amazon) . Didn't realise all the discs are region free. I'm from the UK.

Agreed about Frank Darabount’s 90’s work being awesome. FYI, Mist & Shawshank were novellas, but Green Mile was a novel 👍

I want to own this, just having trouble with the font on that slipcover. Looks like the Are You Afraid of the Dark? font. Weird! And yeah, after seeing the steelbook and discs, it'll be the standard version for me.

Honestly the ending is what made this one of my all time fav horror movies. Truly horrifying! I’m reading the story for the first time right now

The Green Mile is my favorite movie. Love it!

The black and white version is the one to watch. It looks fantastic in b&w and has a timeless feel.

One time was enough after that ending

I have to get the Mist Steel book Ken it looks amazing and I love the Mist. Great review 🆒🆒👍👍💽💽💿💿

awesome stuff Ken. Im gonna wait on the Mist for black Friday. I did get an advance copy of Pumpkinhead steelbook yesterday and I was blown away! looks fantastic

Appreciate the overview Ken - as a LG 4k Exclusive Best Buy Steelbook collector myself, I had to have this one. Haven’t cracked it open to watch yet, but it will be getting a view this October for #31DaysOfHorror

I enjoyed the movie in the color version. I got the 4K Steelbook version. Packaging was unique.

Hey Ken - I never do this but I'd love to see you do a video on the following subject: when a movie goes to 4k that uses the same transfer that was done for the bluray, I'm curious how often there's a real difference vs. how often they look exactly the same. This idea was inspired by the Dead Zone 4k that's coming out in December - it feels like yesterday we got the bluray!

The thing that’s important to mention when talking about this movie is the acting in it is some of the best you’re ever going to see from a horror film. 🚨Spoiler Alert incoming ‼️ The ending… is really contrived to me. To think everyone would be thinking that yeah we all should just snuff it, is really unbelievable. Well, except for the kid who just woke up from a nap who doesn’t even have a say of whether he wants to give up. And I don’t believe the dad would have made that decision, no matter how stark the situation is. Ultimately it is a more satisfying/dramatic ending than the way King ended it in the book (they drive off into the mist…) IDK i wish they had done multiple endings like they did for I Am Legend

I absolutely love lionsgate steelbooks. American psycho being one of my favorites in the collection. But if the design isn't doing it for me, I don't feel the need to collect em all. I ordered the slip version from best buy, still waiting for it to be delivered. I will say they have more hits than misses imo, but there's definitely been misses I had to skip. Ran is another beautiful example that I had to get during it's initial release. Reservoir is up there for me as well. I know that one's controversial because I was seeing a lot of people who hated it

The Mist is a Great Movie You are way off Ken.

I love this movie. It's very Lovecraftian, which wins me over every time.

I appreciate this movie for what it was going for. The inside of that steel book is great.

Kenny this a fun movie it a good film and 4k was good and creatures were good and ending was good it suppose make u feel like scene in cliff hanger in beginning

There’s nothing B-Level about The Mist.

I'm guessing, But I bet this guy absolutely loves many horror films that are not on this movies level. This isn't the top tier(Exorcist/Thing/Alien/TCM/Rosemarie's Baby) But this is probably top 5 horror films since this movies release. I love horror but don't care for way over 90% of it. This is a horror film for people who need a horror fix but don't want to watch bull.

The ending I didint see coming.

Loved your review you are correct But my advice for 4k upscale source reviews you have to compare hdr10 and dolby vision because sadly 4k upscales dont improve much from hdr10 if it has option for dolby vision 4k upscale sourced releases that has dolby vision and hdr10 Dont look good with hdr10 usually But 4k upscale sourced relases that just have hdr10 no dolby vision looks good and see improvement

I'll wait for a sale.

Big fan of this movie. Always felt the black and white version made the movie feel like a 40s/50s classic monster flick, where the color version felt like a 70s/80s b-movie horror flick.

I picked up the standard 4K edition, my store didn't have the steelbook.

Do you know is the 4k region locked to USA?

A first time watch for me and I thought the movie looked great in 4K. The color palette looks great and I’ll check out the B&W version when I’m done watching all my horror films this month. That Steelbook is hideous though lol. The movie itself is interesting but not Darabont’s best compared to his masterpieces of Shawshank and Green Mile. The ending was very shocking though and idk if that was King’s original ending from the story but I think one of the first to have a twist ending.

I never understood people who buy movies that they don't even like, I love this movie it doesn't always have the greatest CGI but it's a really well put together movie I love the ending I can't stand conventional endings where everybody's happy that's boring this is the best Thomas Jane movie since the punisher .

Maaan, The Mist is one of my favourite horror films I watch it almost annually so when I heard there was a steelbook I really wanted it... but I think I'll pass. They should've switched up the art on the standard packaging and the steelbook, as I like that one MUCH more than this.

I’ve only watched it a couple times. To me it was like an extended Twilight Zone with a depressing ending. Not something I’ll watch again. Pass.

really like this movie. The blu-ray extras were extensive (over an hour) No need for more when its all been shone and said.

My comment is not related just wanted it in the most recent video

Awesome 👏 review Kenny bro 😎 and I be checking out the 4k haven’t watch it yet on 4k but I will see it eventually and I’m looking forward to it to see how the HDR is and the picture is on the 4k too bruh 😎

There's not so much coming out there too much haha

With the ending, it makes it not rewatchable. Especially being a parent.

Shawshank yes, green mile(although good) no. Definitely not one of the best 90’s movies. The mist is arguably better

I have noticed the massive increase in releases over the past month,I'm hoping it gets back to normal soon again 😆 It's too many.....

It’s a 7/10 for me. The really stupid, unnecessary dialogues drags it down. I got very tired of hearing the annoying religious lady. 4K disc quality was great though, especially the Atmos track.