I went to see this film expecting something smart, I loved The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption. But knowing it was about a mist sheltering eerie monsters within, I wasn't sure what exactly it would be. I find this to work in favor of your viewing pleasure.
We meet a young happy family at home watching a horrific storm, who decide to head down into the basement. The next morning they find their house in ruins.
While father and son attempt to stock up on some vital goods at the local grocery store, their small town is covered in a thick mist, preventing everyone from leaving the store.
At this point the film's main attraction begins, terror. At first the mist seems nothing more than an inconvenience. They soon find out however the mist harbors some seriously dangerous creatures. The locals find themselves imprisoned in the crowded store with nothing to do but work together to overcome their mutual problem.
However small conflicts emerge, intensifying the tensely forced relations between the citizens. The film turns into a psychological thriller.
With the conflicts heating up and the danger of the mist creatures becoming more and more imminent the film builds up a tension rarely seen in modern horror films. You will find yourself breathless at the tip of your seat, gasping to find out what unfolds.
And like previous Stephen King films, the ending will not disappoint.
