Official movie poster for The Fog (2005), a horror mystery film

The Fog(2005)

There's more to fear than you can see.

4.7(867)1h 40m2005-10-14
HorrorMystery

The Fog Synopsis

Trapped within an eerie mist, the residents of Antonio Bay have become the unwitting victims of a horrifying vengeance. One hundred years earlier, a ship carrying lepers was purposely lured onto the rocky coastline and sank, drowning all aboard. Now they're back – long-dead mariners who've waited a century for their revenge.

The Fog (2005) is a horror and mystery film directed by Rupert Wainwright, released on October 14, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Tom Welling, Maggie Grace, Selma Blair and DeRay Davis. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 867 ratings.

Director:
Rupert Wainwright
Writers:
Cooper Layne, John Carpenter, Debra Hill
Producers:
David Foster, Shane Riches, Randi Chernov
Cinematographer:
Nathan Hope
Composer:
Graeme Revell
Production:
Revolution Studios, Debra Hill Productions, David Foster Productions
Budget:
$18,000,000
Revenue:
$46,201,432
Status:
Released

The Fog (2005) Trailer

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The Fog Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 867 ratings.

John Chard

1.5/10

It was like an itch I had to scratch !!!! Is it possible for fans of the John Carpenter original to be objective with this remake? Is it possible for a modern audience fed on Gorno and Slice Dice horror genres to be objective also? Well I like to think that as a man in middle age I can be very objective and rate the film accordingly, so with that in mind I happily admit to being a member of both the above groups I…

Reviewed on November 28, 2015

Gimly

2/10

Oh man this was so bad. Like this was **so** bad. Part of me is afraid to go back and check out the original now, but the rest of me feels safe in the knowledge that it couldn't possibly be worse... I mean it couldn't, right? ...Right? _Final rating:★ - Of no value. Avoid at all costs._

Reviewed on March 16, 2019

r96sk

5/10

Poor overall, I do like the idea though. <em>'The Fog'</em> has been absolutely obliterated on Letterboxd, 1.6 average rating is major yikes. I, honestly, don't think it's quite that awful but I fully understand the dislike this has. For me, it wastes a good concept. I actually don't mind the special effects, sure they aren't anything amazing but I never really felt let down by them; the only times it bothered me,…

Reviewed on October 16, 2020

Filipe Manuel Neto

1/10

**I have nothing against remakes… but at least try to do them well!** I've seen John Carpenter's film _The Fog_ a few years ago, but I remember it well and how pleasant it was to see it. The original film didn't shed a drop of fake blood, it wasn't the kind of extremely visual film we've grown used to in recent years, with blood spurting everywhere and chunks of flesh flying towards us. Carpenter made a clean film,…

Reviewed on July 6, 2022

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The Fog – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Fog online?

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The Fog (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Fog?

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The main cast of The Fog (2005) includes Tom Welling, Maggie Grace, Selma Blair, DeRay Davis and Kenneth Welsh. The film was directed by Rupert Wainwright. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Fog released?

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The Fog was released on October 14, 2005 and runs for 1h 40m.

Is The Fog worth watching?

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The Fog (2005) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 867 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Fog?

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Yes. The official The Fog trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.