Review of The Mist (2007) by Michael B — 05 May 2012

For those who argue about the CGI being bad, congratulations you just missed the point. The Mist is by no means perfect but it has the sense of creating a very dangerous atmosphere wherein even the safe havens are just as bad as the outside (which is arguable, because the monsters will fuck you up).

The Mist comes through in spades with gore, camera work, and overall story. It definitely has its flaws however. Some of the characters are extremely stereotypical and shallow, but to that I ask, how does any horror movie portray a rather shallow human antagonist? The nature of the ending is also a point of debate.

Personally, I love its depressing delivery and tone because it forces the viewer, who was just agreeing with David's decision, to through the similar heartbreak that he is experiencing. Expect to think a little about this one.

This is by far superior than your average horror film.