Among the worst modern horror movies I have seen

Rating: 3/10 (7 September 2015)

I am not trying to include spoilers, but in case I accidentally do, please consider this to have spoilers. Also, I had not read the novella and will not attempt any comparison. Simply put, I thought this movie was completely disengaging because of all the poor characters, save the main character. Basically, all attitudes of the dozen or so main characters are completely extreme (or cliché) and their respective behaviors too rash to the point of stupidity. Their only purpose is to create the series of complications in the movie. there is nothing to invest in them, and I had real trouble worrying about any character. I felt like cheering against them, save the Draytons. Also, while the main conflict between characters is intense, I felt that it simply became tiring rather than suspenseful. Lastly, I didn't find the ending inspired or thought-provoking. In fact, I anticipated the ending and felt no "twist" or irony, which I suspect was the ultimate goal. Without any details, the stuff inside the mist was neither creepy nor scary...just digital. Compared to "Storm of the Century," this is a failed movie.