“The Mist” is a 2007 horror movie directed by Frank Darabont, based on a novella by Stephen King. It stars Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden in lead roles. The movie is set in a small town in Maine, where a strange mist descends upon the area, bringing with it deadly creatures. A group of people, including a man and his son, a school teacher, and a religious fanatic, take shelter in a supermarket as they try to survive the terror outside. As tensions rise and the group begins to turn on each other, they soon realize that the true horror may not be the creatures outside, but the evil that lurks within.
Awards: The movie did not receive any major awards or nominations, but it was critically acclaimed for its direction, performances, and suspenseful storytelling.
Overall, “The Mist” was a box office success, grossing over $57 million worldwide. It has since gained a cult following among horror fans for its intense atmosphere and shocking ending.
| Directed by | Frank Darabont |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Frank Darabont Martin Shafer Liz Glotzer |
| Screenplay by | Frank Darabont |
| Based on | The Mist by Stephen King |
| Starring | Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones, William Sadler, Jeffrey DeMunn, Frances Sternhagen, Sam Witwer Alexa Davalos Nathan Gamble |
| Music by | Mark Isham |
| Cinematography | Rohn Schmidt |
| Edited by | Hunter M. Via |
| Production company |
Darkwoods Productions |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Dimension Films |
| Release date | November 21, 2007 |
| Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $18 million |
| Box office | $57.3 million |