The Fog(1980)
“What you can't see won't hurt you...it'll kill you!”
Overview
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.
Director
John Carpenter
Studio
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Adrienne Barbeau
as Stevie Wayne
Tom Atkins
as Nick Castle
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Elizabeth Solley
Hal Holbrook
as Father Malone
Janet Leigh
as Kathy Williams
Nancy Kyes
as Sandy Fadel
Ty Mitchell
as Andy
John Houseman
as Mr. Machen
James Canning
as Dick Baxter
Charles Cyphers
as Dan O'Bannon
John F. Goff
as Al Williams
George Buck Flower
as Tommy Wallace
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
AVCO Embassy Pictures • EDI • Debra Hill Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fog?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Fog (1980).
What is The Fog about?▼
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.
Who directed The Fog?▼
The Fog was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1980. It is a horror film.
How long is The Fog?▼
The Fog has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in The Fog?▼
The cast of The Fog includes Adrienne Barbeau as Stevie Wayne, Tom Atkins as Nick Castle, Jamie Lee Curtis as Elizabeth Solley, Hal Holbrook as Father Malone, Janet Leigh as Kathy Williams and more.
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