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Movie Info

Release Date: February 01, 1980
Runtime: 90 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Horror
Budget: $1,000,000
Revenue: $21,448,830
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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76%
Tomatometer
55
55/100
Metacritic
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6.7/10
TMDB
1,717 votes
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6.8/10
IMDb
91,321 votes
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The Fog

1980

"Fear rolls in with the morning mist."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: John Carpenter's The Fog? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Nebel des Grauens? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: CeaΘ›a All international titles (3) →
Horror 90 min 6.8/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $1,000,000
Revenue: $21,448,830
Profit $20,448,830
ROI +2044.9% (21.4x)

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The Fog is directed by John Carpenter .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Fog

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  • The eerie fog effects in the film were achieved using a combination of practical effects and smoke machines, enhancing the supernatural atmosphere throughout the movie.

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  • The film's soundtrack was composed by John Carpenter, who is known for his ability to create tension and atmosphere with minimalist electronic music.

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  • Actors Adrienne Barbeau and Jamie Lee Curtis were both considered for lead roles, with Barbeau ultimately playing the role of Stevie Wayne.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a shirt that features the logo of the fictional 'Antonio Bay', which serves as the setting for the film.

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  • The film is often compared to Carpenter's earlier work, 'Halloween', as both films share a similar atmospheric tension and a focus on suspenseful storytelling.

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  • During the filming, a real-life storm hit the area, forcing the crew to adapt their shooting schedule and utilize the natural weather conditions to enhance the film's mood.

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  • In one scene, a character's car is shown with its headlights on, but in the next shot, the headlights are off, creating a continuity error.

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