THE VAULT

The Fog (1980) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

What you can't see won't hurt you...it'll kill you!

The Premise

Strange things begin to occur as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Supernatural Horror, The Fog taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of sea, small town, ship continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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