A new classic piece of horror!

Rating: 9/10 (26 March 2008)

I must begin by saying, that I HATE adaptations. Ninety nine times out of a hundred, a book to movie adaptation will just inspire hours long of ranting from myself about how much the movie cut from the plot.
However, in this case, I have to say that I was very impressed. 'The Mist' is one of my favourite Stephen King stories and I was more than pleased with the adaptation.
The suspense throughout the movie is laid on thickly, which at some points can be uncomfortable to sit through. Without having to rely on jumps and gore, The Mist creates a reminder of the tension that horror movies used to be so good at.
While the characters are likable and the dialogue isn't heavy with undertones, the simple idea that the monsters outside, can become the monsters inside you, is one I can get on-board with.
The main players, Thomas Jane and Laurie Holden are generous and do not try to steal the screen away from excellent supporting actors such as William Sadler, Jeffery DeMunn and Frances Sternhagen. Performances across the board were generally compelling to watch, at no point did I ever think; that guy was better in _______ film. The rawness of the film made it feel more like we were watching a snippet or real life. No matter how extraordinary the circumstances.
Some die-hard fans of the novella, may be unhappy with some of the directors choices, but overall, I felt it was an excellent way of spending two hours.