As disturbing as they come. Its not whats out there thats scary its whats in here with us

Rating: 10/10 (24 December 2007)

After a horrific storm that came out of no where a mist rolls into a strip mall where residents are stocking up on goods to tide them over until the power comes on. Unfortunately there is something (actually things) in the mist and they are hungry.
One of the most profoundly disturbing horror films I've ever seen. I'm shaking all over. This is a masterpiece of visceral horror. Its black as night with almost no hope. As the film progresses people turn on each other, egged on by Marsha Gay Harden as a religious zealot. Its a frightening thing.
The fear and terror comes not so much what we are seeing (frankly I really wish that there had been less CGI since its a little too clear at times its not real) rather from the oppressive mood thats created. There is a minimal use of music so its just the sounds of the people and the mist and nothing to block it out. The scary scenes are not the way cool monsters its the lack of monsters, its when nothing is happening or when people are fighting or simply discussing. Who needs to see the things that go bump in the night? Not perfect, the film still shakes you up. It left me profoundly disturbed and uneasy.
See this film if you want to be shaken at your core.
And yes the ending has been changed from the story. The ending is a black as any American film I've ever seen. Even if you can guess the end it will still leave you shaken.