The Mist has come along almost like a thief in the night, with little fanfare, or hype or advertising, and is only playing in selected cinemas.... And frankly I dont get why... This is probably one of the best adaptions of a King short story since "The Shawshank Redemption".... No, REALLY, this is a Horror film which deserves your attention far more than some sh!tty "Saw" sequel.... Taking a pretty simple premise of people trapped in a supermarket while the world outside quite literally goes to Hell, director Frank Darabont (who coincidentally adapted "Shawshank.." and "The Green Mile" for cinema also...) crafts an excellent story in which ordinary people turn into worse monsters than those in the titular "mist"... Turning on each other, and even culminating in a frankly terrifying human sacrifice. Marcia Gay Harden's pivotal role as the truly deranged 'bible basher' who turns sane, rational people into religious zealots is frankly a terrifying and all-to-convincing performance... Why no Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her...? The downbeat ending will just leave you feeling numb, cold and close to tears, and just thinking "Fukkin' HELL".....

 

This is what real Horror is about folks.... Sod your Post-Modernist "Scream" rubbish and your Torture Porn "Hostel" bullsh!t and step up to what a real master of the Genre can do when he's 100% on his game.....

 

8/10

I really enjoyed this tbh, it was full of suspense and it was actually really scary in some parts. It was also one of those films where I really felt something for the characters, especially the main ones... and I also absolutely HATED some of the characters, which is quite rare for me. The bible basher person, I literally was just wanting someone to kill her all throughout the film, especially when she goes all leader on the cast.

 

But I had a problem with the ending, I know some people will probably praise it, but for me it was too much. I just couldn't watch it because it was that sad. It ruined the film for me because it was just too upsetting for me, and I NEVER get upset at films (bar one).

Yep, I thought it was an amazing film. The suspense was great and was one of the best horrors I had seen in a long time I think. I didn't like the ending at all though, maybe just because it was kinda sad. :(

i really wanna see this flim the adverts look good!

Taking a pretty simple premise of people trapped in a supermarket while the world outside quite literally goes to Hell,

that sounds familiar :D lol

But I had a problem with the ending, I know some people will probably praise it, but for me it was too much. I just couldn't watch it because it was that sad. It ruined the film for me because it was just too upsetting for me, and I NEVER get upset at films (bar one).

 

 

But surely that's the point... The ending is meant to be tragic, disturbing, upsetting and horrific... Frankly we're all too damn used to things being tied up with a neat bow or "feelgood" endings or endings which obviously set up future sequels to be able to even process an ending like the one that Darabont and King presents us with in "The Mist".... The ending of this film is a real talking point, your jaw is supposed to utterly drop down. THIS IS HORROR folks..... The Mist has an ending which elevated it to the level of Romero's stark, terrifying apocalyptic "Night of the Living Dead".... Darabont's ending is utterly praisworthy as far as I'm concerned, it's good to see a REAL film-maker out there having the guts to do something a bit edgy with a familiar concept and idea and with mainstream cinema in general, and actually make people think about what they are watching instead of just letting it wash over them with utter complacency like so many other so-called "horror" films (especially cr@p like Hostel and Saw 3/4 in which the audience thinks and feels nothing for the one-dimensional characters...) do...

 

Put it this way, you sure as hell wont ever forget the ending, The Mist forces the viewer to take a position upon what occurs on the screen, we are not merely passive spectators in the drama....

 

As far as I'm concerned, The Mist, along with The Orphanage, is the best Horror film to come along our way for a hell of a long time....

But surely that's the point... The ending is meant to be tragic, disturbing, upsetting and horrific... Frankly we're all too damn used to things being tied up with a neat bow or "feelgood" endings or endings which obviously set up future sequels to be able to even process an ending like the one that Darabont and King presents us with in "The Mist".... The ending of this film is a real talking point, your jaw is supposed to utterly drop down. THIS IS HORROR folks..... The Mist has an ending which elevated it to the level of Romero's stark, terrifying apocalyptic "Night of the Living Dead".... Darabont's ending is utterly praisworthy as far as I'm concerned, it's good to see a REAL film-maker out there having the guts to do something a bit edgy with a familiar concept and idea and with mainstream cinema in general, and actually make people think about what they are watching instead of just letting it wash over them with utter complacency like so many other so-called "horror" films (especially cr@p like Hostel and Saw 3/4 in which the audience thinks and feels nothing for the one-dimensional characters...) do...

 

Put it this way, you sure as hell wont ever forget the ending, The Mist forces the viewer to take a position upon what occurs on the screen, we are not merely passive spectators in the drama....

 

As far as I'm concerned, The Mist, along with The Orphanage, is the best Horror film to come along our way for a hell of a long time....

 

I know it's the point, but for me personally I found it too upsetting. Normally I don't mind tragic and disturbing endings, as I think they're different to your typical Hollywood movie, but I found the ending for this way too upsetting to the point where I actually couldn't physically watch the aftermath of what happens. It's certainly disturbing, and the manner in which it's done makes it all the more worse. I'll put the next bits in spoiler tags for those that haven't seen it yet

it was more the fact he killed his own kid that got me, it made it too upsetting for me, i'd have much rather have the lead character die too, and then not get saved by the army. I just didn't like it, mainly because of the fact he murdered his own son to "save" him.

 

 

It's a good horror film though and I loved the whole film, bar the last 7 minutes or so.

I know it's the point, but for me personally I found it too upsetting. Normally I don't mind tragic and disturbing endings, as I think they're different to your typical Hollywood movie, but I found the ending for this way too upsetting to the point where I actually couldn't physically watch the aftermath of what happens. It's certainly disturbing, and the manner in which it's done makes it all the more worse. I'll put the next bits in spoiler tags for those that haven't seen it yet

it was more the fact he killed his own kid that got me, it made it too upsetting for me, i'd have much rather have the lead character die too, and then not get saved by the army. I just didn't like it, mainly because of the fact he murdered his own son to "save" him.

 

 

It's a good horror film though and I loved the whole film, bar the last 7 minutes or so.

 

There are some interesting debates on the ending on the Mist Forums in IMDb... One discussion on the ending actually has a good point -

their theory on the ending is that it's about the importance of having hope and not giving up or giving in to the dark side of human nature, remember the woman who goes out into the mist to look for her children near the start... ? She has hope , so she and her kids survive and we see them on the army truck a the end, the main character gives in to despair and hopelessness (and, well, not many of us wouldn't if we are being honest...) therefore he has to live with the consequences of his actions, as do the rest of the people in the market....

I think if you look at it in this term, it may not upset you so much...

 

The point is, the ending of this film is provoking fertile debate, so how can it be a bad thing...?

I saw this film ages ago and I really really enjoyed it :D

I saw this film ages ago and I really really enjoyed it :D

 

It took bloody ages to come out in cinemas here... I actually downloaded a DVD rip of it a couple of months back and then got a surprise when it showed up on cinema schedules for July... Frankly, I think it's a case of the studio just not having a bloody clue how to deal with a film like this which isn't the Hollywood norm (no real "big name" actors, pretty weighty themes and subtexts, fairly low budget, a shocking, harrowing ending with a real sting in the tail...), sticking it on the Summer release schedule is just a sure fire way of totally killing it, it's blatantly NOT a "Summer blockbuster"... I think they've treated, what is for my mind, one of the best films of the year in an incredibly shocking manner... It probably didn't do very well in the US, but looking at the rating on IMDb (7.5/10), it's had a LOT of good write-ups....

 

It took bloody ages to come out in cinemas here... I actually downloaded a DVD rip of it a couple of months back and then got a surprise when it showed up on cinema schedules for July... Frankly, I think it's a case of the studio just not having a bloody clue how to deal with a film like this which isn't the Hollywood norm (no real "big name" actors, pretty weighty themes and subtexts, fairly low budget, a shocking, harrowing ending with a real sting in the tail...), sticking it on the Summer release schedule is just a sure fire way of totally killing it, it's blatantly NOT a "Summer blockbuster"... I think they've treated, what is for my mind, one of the best films of the year in an incredibly shocking manner... It probably didn't do very well in the US, but looking at the rating on IMDb (7.5/10), it's had a LOT of good write-ups....

 

 

Yeah I downloaded it too, then was surprised to see an advert for it on telly, I thought it'd been out ages cuz I havent been cinemas in a while :lol: If i had the money (perhaps I'll try scrounging some from parents, bf or friends :unsure: ) then I'd love see it at the cinemas, because nothing beats watching a good film like this on a big screen (unless there are a bunch of chavvy kids sitting behind you :lol: )

 

I'll deffo buy it when it comes out on DVD anyway, top film

Yeah I downloaded it too, then was surprised to see an advert for it on telly, I thought it'd been out ages cuz I havent been cinemas in a while :lol: If i had the money (perhaps I'll try scrounging some from parents, bf or friends :unsure: ) then I'd love see it at the cinemas, because nothing beats watching a good film like this on a big screen (unless there are a bunch of chavvy kids sitting behind you :lol: )

 

I'll deffo buy it when it comes out on DVD anyway, top film

 

I went to see it at the Cineworld in Shaftesbury Avenue (didn't cost me owt cos I have an Unlimited cinema card). At about TEN BLOODY THIRTY on a Friday night because that (and Saturday) was the only damn times they had it on.... <_< It seriously p!ssed me off that there were such limited screenings for this film, and in LONDON as well.... But then, they brought it out at entirely the WRONG TIME OF THE YEAR in this country..... Effectively killing any chance it could have at getting a good number of bums on seats.... Just cos it didn't play well in the States, doesn't mean that it wouldn't over this side of the pond, or indeed in Europe as a whole....

 

The Mist has come along almost like a thief in the night, with little fanfare, or hype or advertising, and is only playing in selected cinemas....

 

yeah tho this might have been something to do with it being quite an inteligtent movie and not just a dumb slasher movie - and so its b.o. takings in the states were reported to be not that great - pity as i wanted to see this one v much...tho i guess it will be in the zavvi sale with in two months on dvd :lol: :lol:

 

I went to see it at the Cineworld in Shaftesbury Avenue (didn't cost me owt cos I have an Unlimited cinema card). At about TEN BLOODY THIRTY on a Friday night because that (and Saturday) was the only damn times they had it on.... <_< It seriously p!ssed me off that there were such limited screenings for this film, and in LONDON as well....

 

yeah cineworld seems to have done this nationwide in the cinemas where they were showing it...with about 4 other films taking up about 2 screens each recently...would have been good for a bit more intersting counter-programming on a wed evening....then again would you go to like Wood Green if it was on at a better time mid-week?

then again would you go to like Wood Green if it was on at a better time mid-week?

 

I live in Highgate now, so Wood Green is actually my closest Cineworld... Wood Green is okay if you go during the day, but I sure wouldn't want to go to a screening later than about 7pm to be honest, this is getting into the Chav Zone.... :lol: I actually felt too intimidated to go and see "Adulthood" at the Cinema, even in Shaftesbury Ave.... Which disgusts me frankly, why the fukk should anyone feel intimidated to go and see a bloody film FFS......????? <_< <_< <_<

 

But surely that's the point... The ending is meant to be tragic, disturbing, upsetting and horrific... Frankly we're all too damn used to things being tied up with a neat bow or "feelgood" endings or endings which obviously set up future sequels to be able to even process an ending like the one that Darabont and King presents us with in "The Mist".... The ending of this film is a real talking point, your jaw is supposed to utterly drop down. THIS IS HORROR folks..... The Mist has an ending which elevated it to the level of Romero's stark, terrifying apocalyptic "Night of the Living Dead".... Darabont's ending is utterly praisworthy as far as I'm concerned, it's good to see a REAL film-maker out there having the guts to do something a bit edgy with a familiar concept and idea and with mainstream cinema in general, and actually make people think about what they are watching instead of just letting it wash over them with utter complacency like so many other so-called "horror" films (especially cr@p like Hostel and Saw 3/4 in which the audience thinks and feels nothing for the one-dimensional characters...) do...

 

Put it this way, you sure as hell wont ever forget the ending, The Mist forces the viewer to take a position upon what occurs on the screen, we are not merely passive spectators in the drama....

 

As far as I'm concerned, The Mist, along with The Orphanage, is the best Horror film to come along our way for a hell of a long time....

 

 

 

I bought "The Orphanage" today based on the fact that you held it in such high regard and the fact that I generally agree with a lot you say about movies as a whole. Im also a huge fan of this genre. I must admit I wasnt that keen on it. It was a good film but not as good as what I was expecting. On the other hand I loved "The Mist".

:o Ooh I'm gonna look into this

I must admit I wasnt that keen on it. It was a good film but not as good as what I was expecting.

 

Never mind, we cant agree on everything can we....? :) Could be one of these films that just works a bit better in a cinema, which is where I saw it, "Pan's Labyrinth" was a bit like that too, I never really got quite the same effect from it on DVD as I did in the cinema.... Of course some films work in the opposite way... Like "Ju On - The Grudge", I just couldn't really get into it in the cinema (mind you, the fact that I was sitting near a bunch of stupid girls who wouldn't shut the hell up probably didn't help.... :lol: ), but watching it on my own at 2am, it really creeped me out....

 

I must admit I loved "Pan's Labyrinth"

I live in Highgate now, so Wood Green is actually my closest Cineworld... Wood Green is okay if you go during the day, but I sure wouldn't want to go to a screening later than about 7pm to be honest, this is getting into the Chav Zone.... :lol:

 

Yeah i can see what you mean - havent been inside the Wood Green Cineworld but what i've seen of wood green can imagine what it would be like later one...the Enfield one is alright with many decent screens - tho its one of those usual big box retail park types that you find nearly always next to a pizza hut and the like... tho i guess you probs would have to drive to it (so no getting pissed in Old Orleans just before the love guru :lol: )???

 

 

I actually felt too intimidated to go and see "Adulthood" at the Cinema, even in Shaftesbury Ave.... Which disgusts me frankly, why the fukk should anyone feel intimidated to go and see a bloody film FFS......????? <_< <_< <_<

 

So with the "Adulthood" audience i guess they wouldnt be searching your bag just for smarties smuggled in from morrison's across the road :lol:

 

Could be one of these films that just works a bit better in a cinema, which is where I saw it, "Pan's Labyrinth" was a bit like that too, I never really got quite the same effect from it on DVD as I did in the cinema.... Of course some films work in the opposite way... Like "Ju On - The Grudge", I just couldn't really get into it in the cinema (mind you, the fact that I was sitting near a bunch of stupid girls who wouldn't shut the hell up probably didn't help.... :lol: ), but watching it on my own at 2am, it really creeped me out....

 

yeah i know what your saying - there's things i've watched on the big screen that i've loved - and didnt think to impressive once shrunk down to size on tv (tho sometimes film on tv look realy really $h!te - like they've been dipped in a tub of vaseline before transmission or left to fade - was wastching one hour photo the other week and it didnt have the same clear coolness as the film looked on the dvd)...on the other hand something like daywatch enjoyed better the second time around watching it in english on dvd (tho still muddled in parts) where as other things i wonder why did i buy this again??

 

I saw Riding The Bullet the other day and i really liked it. A bit :mellow: in some places but i loved it. The Mist i have yet to see