The Mist
After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other local residents. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity.
Critics Sentiment
David mercy kills his son and others before army arrives
Mrs. Carmody's followers demand Billy and Amanda be sacrificed
The film drops to its lowest point during the heavy-handed religious extremism subplot before soaring to its highest with the devastating ending.
The Mist builds effectively from atmospheric horror to creature feature thrills, with critics consistently praising the monster sequences and Darabont's direction. While the middle section suffers from stereotypical characters and heavy-handed social commentary, the film redeems itself with an ending that critics universally hailed as shocking and unforgettable. The consensus views it as a successful return to classic horror filmmaking with a gut-punch conclusion that elevates the entire experience.
Full cast
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Thomas Jane
David Drayton
Laurie Holden
Amanda Dunfrey
Toby Jones
Ollie Weeks
Marcia Gay Harden
Mrs. Carmody
Andre Braugher
Brent Norton
William Sadler
Jim
Jeffrey DeMunn
Dan Miller
Frances Sternhagen
Irene Reppler
Sam Witwer
Private Jessup
Alexa Davalos
Sally
Nathan Gamble
Billy Drayton
Chris Owen
Norm
David Jensen
Myron
Robert C. Treveiler
Bud Brown
Melissa McBride
Woman With Kids at Home
Andy Stahl
Mike Hatlen
Buck Taylor
Ambrose Cornell
Brandon O'Dell
Bobby Eagleton
Jackson Hurst
Joe Eagleton
Brian Libby
Biker
Crew
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