"Skeleton Crew" published in 1986 in Japan, and I read THE MIST in that book. 22 years later, finally I saw the movie version today. Today is the opening day.
I really enjoyed it. This is definitely Stephen King's typical story, like "The Langoliers" and "Desperation". The religious woman reminded me of Carrie's mother.
In this movie, the religious woman Mrs.Carmody annoyed me, but it was good effect for this movie. When old woman threw canned food to her, I wanted to shout "Good work!" :thumbsup:
Thomas Jane was okay. I'm glad Tom Cruise or Nicolas Cage didn't play David.
As for special effect, I liked rubber-made tentacles. If it was CG and it had speedy moves, I wouldn't feel it realistic. Giant bugs and bird-like creatures were very creepy. And a lot of little spiders in the drugstore! Ewwwwww! :yikes: Those scenes truly looked like NIGHTWORLD.
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[SPOILER]I know some people hated that ending. But to me, it was okay. If it was typical happy end, there's nothing. Just the end and get out, then it would become one of forgettable movies. :dontknow:
I won't forget that ending. THE MIST's ending was hopeless like "Pet Sematary".[/SPOILER]