The Mist

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1. ›The Mist (2008) | Nattosheru Review [ENG/SPA]@nattosenpai629d

   

   Hello horror cinema lovers. Tonight I'm going to talk to you about a movie that has become one of my favorites of the genre since I was very young. Mixing this time science fiction with horror, this film contains one of the most mysterious and shocking stories that can be found in the world of cinema today. Despite not being as praised as it deserves, the film managed to become a cult work for the horror genre over time. Based on the famous short novel by the great Stephen King, this film adaptation was written and directed by Frank Darabont (who would later work on famous horror series such as The Walking Dead). It features a cast of actors such as Thomas Jane, Marcia Gary Harden, Laurie Holden, Sam Wilber, Toby Jones, among others. As a fan of Master Stephen's works adapted to the big screen, it is a pleasure for me to talk to you about this well-known film that for many is considered one of the most terrifying in history.

   SPANISH VERSION

   Hola amantes del cine de terror. Esta noche les hablaré acerca de una película que se ha convertido en una de mis favoritas del género desde muy pequeño. Mezclando esta vez la ciencia ficción con el terror, esta cinta contiene una de las historias más misteriosas e impactantes que se pueden encontrar en el mundo del cine en la actualidad. A pesar de no ser tan elogiada como se merece, la película consiguió convertirse con el tiempo en una obra de culto para el género del terror. Basada en la famosa novela corta del gran Stephen King, esta adaptación cinematográfica fue escrita y dirigida por Frank Darabont (quien posteriormente trabajaría en series de terror famosas como The Walking Dead). Cuenta con un elenco de actores como Thomas Jane, Marcia Gary Harden, Laurie Holden, Sam Wilber, Toby Jones, entre otros. Como fanático de las obras adaptadas del maestro Stephen a la pantalla grande, es un placer para mí hablarles de esta conocida película que para muchos es considerada una de las más terroríficas de la historia.

   

   
   

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   Plot

   The film takes us to a small town where a very strong storm has been raging all night long. The next morning, a commercial artist named David Drayton sees with his wife and children how a fog is gradually approaching the lake near his house and surrounding the town. They go to a nearby business where other local members who are escaping the fog also go. The town is without electricity (it all reminds me of home) and some of those who managed to take refuge in the store say that there is something in that mysterious fog that is taking people away. A mysterious and dangerous enemy is approaching in the fog and at the same time police and military show up in town to confront him. What is hidden in that thick and gloomy fog and what dark future will it hold for the protagonist's family?

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   Trama

   La película nos lleva a un pequeño poblado donde ha ocurrido una muy fuerte tormenta durante toda la noche. En la mañana siguiente, un artista comercial llamado David Drayton ve junto con su esposa e hijos cómo una niebla se va acercando poco a poco del lago que está cerca de su casa y va rodeando el pueblo. Ellos van a un negocio cercano donde acuden también otros miembros del lugar que están escapando de dicha niebla. El pueblo está sin electricidad (todo me recuerda a casa) y algunos de los que lograron refugiarse en el negocio dicen que hay algo entre esa misteriosa niebla que se está llevando a la gente. Un misterioso y peligroso enemigo se acerca entre la niebla a la vez que policías y militares aparecen en la ciudad para enfrentarlo. ¿Qué es lo que hay escondido en esa espesa y tenebrosa niebla y qué oscuro futuro les deparará a la familia del protagonista?

   

   Trailer & Review

   Below, I leave you the trailer for the film:

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   This was the first time I was able to witness one of the many masterpieces of the great Stephen King. At such a young age, this movie that I saw not very few times has impacted me as much as it still does now. And I say this not only because of the story it tells, which perfectly mixes science fiction with horror, suspense and mystery in a way that hooks you from the beginning to the end, but also because of the very way it ends, which has caused many to end up with a trauma after such a denouement. A film that had no success, daring to show the worst of the dark side of the human imagination with a group of people in a place surrounded by a mysterious fog with unknown and very dangerous monsters. The way the characters are developed is also a remarkable detail, as well as the style and production level of this cult film.

   SPANISH VERSION

   Esta fue la primera vez que pude presenciar una de las varias obras maestras del gran Stephen King. A tan corta edad, esta película que ví no muy pocas veces me ha impactado tanto como aún lo sigue haciendo ahora. Y no solo lo digo por la historia que cuenta, la cual mezcla perfectamente la ciencia ficción con el terror, el suspenso y el misterio de una forma que te engancha desde el principio hasta el final, sino también por la misma forma en la que termina, lo cual ha causado que muchos terminaron con un trauma luego de tal desenlace. Una película que no le tenía al éxito, atreviéndose a mostrar lo peor del lado oscuro de la imaginación humana con un grupo de personas en un local rodeado por una misteriosa niebla con monstruos desconocidos y muy peligrosos. La forma en la que desarrollan a los personajes es también un detalle notable, al igual que el estilo y el nivel de producción que tiene esta cinta de culto.

   

   
   

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   Let's talk about the story that this movie tries to tell us, which from beginning to end does not explain well what is the origin of the fog or the monsters we see hidden in it. Moreover, it is as if the plot does not give any main importance to this, but focuses more on our protagonist and his family, which are involved in all this dangerous situation. Just imagine living in a town near a mountain, a quiet place as an artist and suddenly, after a rainy night like no other, a mysterious fog appears near the lake and covers the whole town, filling every corner and house. Then, screams, earthquakes, sounds of hungry creatures looking to eat you alive and that you can't see because of the same fog. The fear, the tension, the sense of danger and the attempts to protect your family from this whole situation while hiding in a business with other terrified people with their mental and social problems is something you must do at the cost of your life. This is what we see in this film.

   The way it plays with the mind by presenting a variety of characters in one place with a common danger and fear is something that is very attention grabbing as you can easily identify with both the protagonist and the others in a practically apocalyptic event. The mixture of tension that generates the suspense of this film is practically contagious, with moments so shocking and impatient that they make you want to be the protagonist to give more than one of them their due. The film is practically a thrill ride, especially with the ending, in which everything practically spirals into a dead end. And when you feel you can no longer hold back the tears, when you feel how they try to break your heart with such a dramatic moment... in the end, when you think it's all over, the story ends with such a shocking twist that you will find it very difficult to get over (I still can't get over it after several years).

   SPANISH VERSION

   Hablemos de la historia que nos intenta contar esta película, la cual de principio a fin no explican bien cuál es el origen de la niebla o de los monstruos que vemos ocultos en ella. Es más, es como si la trama no le diera ninguna importancia principal a esto, sino que se centra más en nuestro protagonista y su familia, los cuales se ven envueltos en toda esta peligrosa situación. Solo imagínate vivir en un pueblo cerca de una montaña, un lugar tranquilo como artista y de repente, después de una noche lluviosa sin igual, una misteriosa niebla aparece cerca del lago y va cubriendo toda la ciudad, llenando cada rincón y casa. Luego, gritos, terremotos, sonidos de criaturas hambrientas que buscan comerte vivo y que no puedes ver por la misma niebla. El miedo, la tensión, la sensación de peligro y los intentos de proteger a tu familia de toda esta situación mientras te ocultas en un negocio con otras personas aterradas y con sus problemas mentales y sociales es algo que debes de hacer a costa de tu vida. Esto es lo que vemos en esta película.

   La forma de jugar con la mente presentando a una variedad de personajes en un solo lugar con un peligro y un miedo en común es algo que llama mucho la atención ya que te puedes identificar fácilmente tanto con el protagonista como con los demás en un evento prácticamente apocalíptico. La mezcla de tensión que genera el suspenso de esta película es prácticamente contagiosa, con momentos tan impactantes e impacientes que te hacen querer ser el protagonista para darle su merecido a más de uno. La película es prácticamente un viaje de emociones, sobre todo con el final, en el cual todo desbocado prácticamente a un camino sin salida. Y cuando sientes que ya no puedes aguantar las lágrimas, cuando sientes cómo te intentan destrozar el corazón con un momento tan dramático… al final, cuando crees que todo terminó, la historia termina con un giro tan impactante que te será muy difícil de superar (yo aún no lo supero después de varios años).

   

   
   

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   On the technical side, it was produced for a few million dollars at a time when special effects were not widely used in horror films and Stephen King was barely known for a few popular adaptations in the 80s and 90s. However, this film did not go unnoticed for its computer effects, which don't look bad at all, especially now, almost 20 years later. And as the film revolves more around the psychological and suspense, the fictional moments it offers us, which are not few, stand out very well. And more so when the tones, photography and color palette blend nicely with the plot and the monsters. There is also the soundtrack and sound effects, which are also very well done, generating that tension and suspense that distinguishes it from many other horror films. In the end, it is a film that has one of the strongest stories that can be found in this famous genre, a film that I recommend you see, if you haven't already.

   Personally, I give it a 9.5/10 rating as far as the horror and science fiction genre is concerned.

   SPANISH VERSION

   En cuanto a lo técnico, tomemos en cuenta que se produjo con unos cuántos millones de dólares en una época en la que los efectos especiales no se utilizaban mucho en películas de terror y Stephen King apenas era apenas conocido por una que otra adaptación popular entre los 80s y 90s. Sin embargo, esta película no pasó desapercibida por sus efectos hechos a computadora, los cuales no se ven para nada mal, y menos ahora, después de casi 20 años. Y como la película gira más en torno a lo psicológico y al suspenso, los momentos de ficción que nos ofrece, los cuales no son pocos, se destacan muy bien. Y más cuando los tonos, la fotografía y la paleta de colores se mezclan muy bien con la trama y los monstruos. También está la banda sonora y los efectos de sonido, los cuales también están muy bien hechos, generando esa tensión y suspenso que tanto lo distingue de muchas otras películas de terror. Al final, es una película que posee una de las historias más fuertes que se pueden encontrar en este famoso género, una película que te recomiendo ver, si es que aún no lo has hecho.

   Personalmente, le doy una calificación de 9.5/10 en lo que respecta al género del terror y la ciencia ficción.

   

   Tell me, have you seen it and what did you think? You can leave me your answer in the comments.

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   Dime, ¿ya lo has visto? ¿Qué te ha parecido? Puedes dejarme tu respuesta en los comentarios.

   

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2. ›"The Mist" Breathtaking horror@reviewzzz776d

   As a horror movie fan I always find myself excited to share the excitement and suspense with others Horror is a cinematic genre that fascinates me with its ability to evoke emotions and awaken the desire to know what will happen next It is certainly an art genre that is considered unique in its ability to create panic and tension in a way that makes you think deeply about the fear itself and the ideas it raises.

   The Mist movie review:

   The Mist is one of those films that leaves deep traces in your memory Directed by Frank Darabont and based on the story by Stephen King it creates a cinematic experience that is both terrifying and entertaining at the same time.

   The film tells the story of a group of people who are trapped in a small supermarket due to thick fog obscuring their vision and they soon discover that the fog contains strange and frightening creatures The film blends psychological and suspense aspects perfectly building increasing tension until the surprising and shocking ending.

   An impressive aspect of the film is the focus on the characters and their dynamics under external pressures The film shows how humans react under pressure and how the dynamics of power and weakness between them change in the face of an external threat

   The film also highlights some philosophical and moral issues such as fear despair and hope and leaves the viewer with many questions about the nature of humans and their reactions in the face of harsh situations.

   In addition the strong artistic performance by the cast enhances the films impact as they perfectly convey the tension and fear experienced by the characters.

   In short The Mist is not just an ordinary horror film but rather an exciting and thought provoking cinematic experience that stays with you long after the screening is over.

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3. ›(ENG/SPA) The Mist@promete0sz1078d

   

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   The Mist es un film inspirado en una novela de Stephen King, si hay algo que me agrada en los pocos films que he visto basado en este autor es lo muy Lovecraft que pueden ser varias de sus tramas y este film bebe mucho de ese tono con horror dimensional que al menos en mi caso percibo.

   Cuando vi el film para nada sabía de Lovecraft, vengo a saber de el en años muy recientes al buscar videos sobre misterios en la Antártida y cuando tuve conocimiento de algunas de sus historia, recordé este film así como IT porque las criaturas me las imagino así como las veo en estas películas.

   Unas impresionan mas que otras pero hay una de ellas que aun hoy veo la escena y quedo maravillado ante su representación artística, no soy fan de monstruos con tentáculos pero el que veo en este film del cual hablare mas en zona de spoilers se impone totalmente porque es imaginación pura hecha realidad y bien llevada a escena porque se le da todo el protagonismo para que se imponga como si de un dios se tratara.

   The Mist is a film inspired by a novel by Stephen King, if there is something I like in the few films I've seen based on this author is how very Lovecraft can be several of its plots and this film drinks a lot of that tone with dimensional horror that at least in my case I perceive.

   When I saw the film I didn't know about Lovecraft at all, I came to know about him in very recent years when looking for videos about mysteries in Antarctica and when I got to know some of his stories, I remembered this film as well as IT because I imagine the creatures as I see them in these films.

   Some impress more than others but there is one of them that even today I see the scene and I am amazed at its artistic representation, I am not a fan of monsters with tentacles but the one I see in this film which I will talk more about in spoiler zone is totally imposed because it is pure imagination made reality and well brought to the scene because it is given all the prominence to impose itself as if it were a god.

   

   

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   El film conquista solo con el nombre, ese elemento que no tiene raciocinio como La Niebla y de ella nace todo un terror que envuelve a los personajes, me agrada esto, el usar la naturaleza como algo de donde nace el terror, no es nuevo porque en sí nuestros antepasados temían y adoraban a este tipo de fenómenos que ahora muchos de ellos sabemos que son pero en situaciones de incertidumbre como la que se narra en el film, es donde nuestro cerebro vuelve a ser primitivo y tener miedo a la naturaleza.

   Vi el film años después de haberse estrenado, su propaganda capto mi atención por el hecho de que tiene varios actores los cuales salen en The Walking Dead, en especial por la actriz Laurie Holden la cual me parece muy atractiva y en este film luce espectacular, esto es un detalle que puede interesar y no pasara desapercibido si eres o fuiste fan de la serie TWD.

   Hay un personaje, es el que mas me agrada porque la veo es muy real llamada Carmody interpretada por Marcia Gay Harden porque su forma de actuar es la que muchos tomarían si estuvieran ante una situación llena de incertidumbre como la presentada en el film.

   The film conquers only with the name, that element that has no reasoning as The Mist and from it is born all a terror that surrounds the characters, I like this, using nature as something from where the terror is born, it is not new because our ancestors feared and worshiped this kind of phenomena that now many of them we know what they are but in situations of uncertainty as the one narrated in the film, is where our brain becomes primitive again and be afraid of nature.

   I saw the film years after it was released, its propaganda caught my attention by the fact that it has several actors who appear in The Walking Dead, especially the actress Laurie Holden which I find very attractive and in this film looks spectacular, this is a detail that may interest and will not go unnoticed if you are or were a fan of the TWD series.

   There is a character, is the one I like the most because I see her is very real called Carmody played by Marcia Gay Harden because her way of acting is the one that many would take if they were facing a situation full of uncertainty as the one presented in the film.

   

   

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   Es de analizar este personaje en quien ahondare mas en la zona de spoiler y se que si ven el film, ella llamara totalmente su atención para mal porque la van a detestar con todo su ser pero en mi caso me agrado, me da una perspectiva honesta de que sucedería si de verdad sucediera una situación ligeramente parecida al argumento presentado y que nuestra historia demuestra ha sucedido, sus soluciones son demenciales pero en el pasado de la humanidad esas soluciones fueron ejecutadas y refleja que la ignorancia lidera en situaciones de caos.

   Tiene dos puntos a criticar donde un personaje por obra y gracia del guion sobrevive para generar un poco mas de drama en el protagonista y que la decisión tomada por los personajes al final del film no la veo coherente con su actuar, si se genera mas drama, eso es indudable pero yo veo a los personajes, lo que han vivido y pienso fueran hecho todo menos eso.

   The Mist es un film sobrenatural lleno de personajes en donde cada uno brilla a su manera, tiene su momento de relevancia en lo que se nos quiere contar, ese ente sobrenatural que agobia el cual es niebla se merece 8 chiquitos de 10 porque si que me veo envuelto por su misterio, las criaturas algunas me gustaron y otras no tanto pero algo es seguro muchachones, ese final es de portada apocalíptica.

   It is to analyze this character who I will delve more in the spoiler area and I know that if you see the film, she will totally call your attention for bad because you will hate her with all your being but in my case I liked it, it gives me an honest perspective of what would happen if it really happened a situation slightly similar to the argument presented and that our history shows has happened, its solutions are insane but in the past of humanity those solutions were executed and reflects that ignorance leads in situations of chaos.

   It has two points to criticize where a character by grace of the script survives to generate a little more drama in the protagonist and that the decision taken by the characters at the end of the film I do not see it consistent with their actions, if more drama is generated, that is undoubtedly but I see the characters, what they have lived and I think they would have done anything but that.

   The Mist is a supernatural film full of characters where each one shines in its own way, it has its moment of relevance in what it wants to tell us, that supernatural entity that overwhelms which is fog deserves 8 out of 10 because if I get involved by its mystery, the creatures some I liked and others not so much but one thing is for sure guys, that ending is apocalyptic cover.

   

   

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   Inicia zona de spoiler para mencionar esa escena y personaje que mas me gustaron.

   La escena que me deja estupefacto frente al televisor es la que ven como portada de esta reseña, ese momento en que la criatura gigante con tentáculos aparece es aplastante, veo la escena y pienso es el fin de la humanidad, el Dios de la destrucción ha hecho acto de aparición en este Apocalipsis, esto es lo que pienso cuando veo ese poderoso momento del film.

   Una nota para aquellos fans de Star Wars es que sí, esta criatura es muy semejante a los caminantes imperiales, yo también la vi así y tal vez por eso también me impacto mas porque es de mis favoritos.

   Carmody me agrado, le da vida y maldad al film, si la odias a mas no poder es porque el personaje cumplió totalmente su propósito. Mencione es muy real porque el fanatismo religioso es así, ignorante totalmente y un evento así fácilmente lo pueden asociar con un Apocalipsis, ellos piensan así, la vehemencia les ciega y en su afán por tener la razón y que las escrituras se cumplirán, caerían en este tipo de actos absurdos como sacrificar personas, así ha sucedido en la historia y si algo tiene por naturaleza el ser humano es el ser muy fácil de influenciar y ella es del tipo líder.

   La primera critica que mencione anteriormente, la mujer interpretada por Melissa McBride que sobrevive al final porque el guion así lo indica, en lo que veo argumentalmente esa mujer no dura ni un segundo viva luego de que sale del supermercado basado en las otras muertes que acaban de suceder.

   La segunda critica es que los personajes al final deciden suicidarse, lo veo totalmente incoherente, ya haz luchado tanto, si es verdad que haz visto cosas horrorosas pero el modo de lucha, ese afán por vivir no puede disiparse tan fácilmente y menos ante la calma, no hay monstruos cerca para justificar el asesinar por misericordia para decirlo de alguna manera.

   En lo que veo de verdad los personajes pienso sobreviven y si me saca un poco de film que tomen esa decisión tan radical en un escenario tan tranquilo, si pasaran días, semanas lo comprendería el perder la esperanza pero veo supervivientes que a pesar de ver monstruos siguieron adelante sin pánico para poder vivir.

   Dedicado todos y cada uno de mis post y videos a mi perrita llamada princesa que la llamábamos chiquito que ya no está con nosotros pero desde el cielo verá que su existencia SI fue valiosa y lo más hermoso que existirá en mi corazón y alma.

   Start spoiler zone to mention that scene and character that I liked the most.

   The scene that leaves me stunned in front of the TV is the one you see as the cover of this review, that moment when the giant creature with tentacles appears is overwhelming, I see the scene and I think is the end of humanity, the God of destruction has made an appearance in this Apocalypse, this is what I think when I see that powerful moment of the film.

   A note for those Star Wars fans is that yes, this creature is very similar to the imperial walkers, I also saw it that way and maybe that's why it also impacted me more because it is one of my favorites.

   I liked Carmody, she gives life and evil to the film, if you hate her to no end it's because the character totally fulfilled its purpose. I mentioned it is very real because religious fanaticism is like that, totally ignorant and an event like this can easily be associated with an Apocalypse, they think like that, vehemence blinds them and in their eagerness to be right and that the scriptures will be fulfilled, they would fall into this type of absurd acts like sacrificing people, this has happened in history and if something has by nature the human being is to be very easy to influence and she is the leader type.

   The first criticism that I mentioned before, the woman played by Melissa McBride who survives at the end because the script indicates so, as far as I can see from the plot that woman does not last a second alive after she leaves the supermarket based on the other deaths that just happened.

   The second criticism is that the characters at the end decide to commit suicide, I see it totally incoherent, you have already fought so much, yes it is true that you have seen horrible things but the way of fighting, that eagerness to live can not dissipate so easily and less before the calm, there are no monsters nearby to justify the murder for mercy to say it somehow.

   In what I really see the characters I think survive and if I get a little film that take such a radical decision in a scenario so quiet, if they spent days, weeks I would understand losing hope but I see survivors who despite seeing monsters went ahead without panic to live.

   I dedicate each and every one of my posts and videos to my little dog named princess, we called her chiquito, she is no longer with us but from heaven she will see that her existence was valuable and the most beautiful thing that will exist in my heart and soul.

   

   

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4. ›Movie Review: The Mist. On the supernatural to the primitive [ENG/ESP]@carminasalazarte1111d

   

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   Hello to everyone in the Movies & TV Shows community! Today I'm bringing another movie review over here. I had some time without posting in the community and today I finally got a space for it. So we will be talking about "The Mist" or also known as The Mist, a film by director Frank Darabont, from 2007, is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Stephen King which tells the events in Maine, a town that was covered by a strange fog and changed the lives of its inhabitants. Join me!

   David is a local artist. He is married to Stephanie and they have a 5-year-old son named Billy. They live near the lake, in Maine and seem to have a quiet life but on a hot night, David observes with his family some strange phenomena on the lake, it is there when he realizes that a storm is approaching but is surprised by a big bang product of the strong currents of air that have passed through the walls, windows and doors of his house. David takes shelter in the basement with his family and the next day, they contemplate the damage left by the storm.

   ¡Hola a todos en la comunidad Movies & TV Shows! El día de hoy traigo por aquí otra reseña de película. Tenía algún tiempo sin publicar en la comunidad y hoy por fin he conseguido tener un espacio para ello. Así que estaremos hablando de "The Mist" o conocida también cómo La Niebla, una película del director Frank Darabont, del año 2007, es una adaptación de la novela homónima de Stephen King dónde se narran los hechos sucedidos en Maine, poblado que fue cubierto de una extraña niebla y que cambió la vida de sus habitantes. ¡Acompáñame!

   David es un artista local. Está casado con Stephanie y tienen un hijo de 5 años de edad llamado Billy. Viven cerca del lago, en Maine y parecen tener una vida tranquila pero en una noche calurosa, David observa junto a su familia algunos fenómenos extraños sobre el lago, es allí cuando se da cuenta de que se aproxima una tormenta pero es sorprendido por un gran estallido producto de las fuertes corrientes de aire que han atravesado las paredes, ventanas y puertas de su casa. David se resguarda en el sótano con su familia y al día siguiente, contemplan los daños que ha dejado la tormenta.

   

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   His house has been partially destroyed because a tree has fallen on it. He also notices that the lake house that was on his property has been shattered by the tree of his neighbor, Brent (who is a lawyer), with whom he does not have a good relationship (due to past differences) but because they are both at the mercy of the same tragedy (and complaints are not useful in such circumstances), they decide to go to the supermarket together to get groceries and supplies. On this trip will go David, Billy and Brent, leaving behind their homes and Sthephanie.

   On the way to the supermarket and in the supermarket itself, they see a lot of police movement. This awakens the old rumor that in the vicinity of the town, in the military bases, they are experimenting with new weapons that are able to change the weather, the project is called "Arrowhead". In a tense but harmless environment, the nightmare is unleashed when a dense fog covers the entire supermarket and from it emerges one of the inhabitants running at full speed to tell everyone in the store, that something was chasing him, a creature and that they can not leave or they will die. What can happen when a bunch of people with fear and not enough resources are trapped in the same place? Well, we'll see

   Su casa ha quedado parcialmente destruida debido a que un árbol ha caído sobre ella. También se percata de que la casa del lago que estaba en su propiedad ha quedado hecha añicos por el árbol de su vecino, Brent (el cuál es abogado), con quién no tiene una buena relación (por diferencias del pasado) pero debido a que ambos se encuentran a merced de la misma tragedia (y los reclamos no son útiles en esas circunstancias), deciden ir al supermercado juntos para conseguir víveres y provisiones. En este viaje irán David, Billy y Brent, dejando atrás sus casas y a Sthephanie.

   De camino al supermercado y en el mismo supermercado, visualizan mucho movimiento policíaco. Lo que hace que despierte el viejo rumor de que en las cercanías del pueblo, en las bases militares, se está experimentando con nuevas armas que son capaces de cambiar el clima, el proyecto tiene por nombre "Punta de Flecha". En un ambiente tenso pero inofensivo, la pesadilla se desata cuando una densa niebla cubre todo el supermercado y de ella emerge uno de los habitantes corriendo a toda velocidad para decirles a todos en el local, que algo lo perseguía, una criatura y que no pueden salir o morirán ¿Qué puede suceder cuando un montón de personas con miedo y sin recursos suficientes quedan atrapadas en el mismo lugar? Pues lo veremos aquí

   

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   La Niebla is a movie that causes me a lot of nostalgia because I remember watching it in the past when suspense and horror movies were part of the Sunday cinema. Although it is also remembered for its shocking denouement. The Mist is a real treat to watch because it is not only entertaining but even funny at some point, especially because of the appearance of some of the creatures that appear in the film. It is also interesting to see on screen how people form a small community where they debate about what is best for their survival. This of course brings the ravages of a small civilization where differences cause great pain. The ending was changed in a mutual agreement between the director and the writer. So if you have already read the book you will probably be surprised by the ending. Finally my friends, it is perhaps not the best in terms of horror and suspense but it deserves a place in the category for how much it left many in tears. Without more to say thank you very much for stopping by, see you next time, hugs.

   La Niebla es una película que me causa mucha nostalgia pues recuerdo verla en épocas pasadas dónde las películas de suspenso y terror eran parte del cine del domingo. Aunque también es recordada por su tan impactante desenlace. La Niebla es un auténtico gusto de ver por ser no solamente entretenida sino hasta divertida en cierto punto, sobre todo por el aspecto de algunas de las criaturas que se asoman en la película. También es interesante ver en pantalla cómo las personas forman una pequeña comunidad dónde debaten sobre qué será lo más indicado para su supervivencia. Esto por supuesto trayendo los estragos de una pequeña civilización dónde las diferencias causan grandes dolores. El final fue cambiado en un mutuo acuerdo entre el director y el escritor. Así que sí ya has leído el libro es probable que te sorprenda el final. Finalmente amigos míos, no es quizás la mejor en cuanto a terror y suspenso pero merece un lugar dentro de la categoría por lo mucho que dejó a varios en lágrimas. Sin más que decir muchas gracias por pasar, nos vemos en la próxima oportunidad, abrazos.

   

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5. ›The Mist / La Niebla [Eng-Esp]@adalathu1489d

   

   Where do the real monsters hide, outside in the mist or within ourselves?

   ¿Dónde se esconden los verdaderos monstruos, afuera en la niebla o dentro de nosotros mismos?

   
   

   

   
   

   A few weeks ago I finished watching this miniseries and although it was not one of my favorites, being an adaptation of a Stephen King novel it has some redeemable things.

   It is of the horror/suspense/thriller genre and has ten episodes (~42 min each), all of which can be seen on Netflix (in the Latin American catalog).
   

   

   A strange mist begins to appear in a small town in Maine, preventing its inhabitants from going outside.

   

   Little by little they discover that the mist is not the only thing outside, but that there are also terrifying creatures hiding in it, which forces them to cooperate with each other in order to survive, however, the confinement begins to reveal that what is terrifying is not only outside, but also within themselves.
   

   

   Kevin Copeland: Eve's husband and Alex Copeland's father, he tirelessly seeks to reunite with his family and to make sure they are safe. He is played by Morgan Spector.

   Eve Copeland: trapped with her daughter Alyssa in a shopping mall, she is judged harshly by everyone in town because of her past. She is played by Alyssa Sutherland.

   Alex Copeland: a teenage girl who, after suffering a traumatic event, has to face the trauma and her abuser during the confinement caused by the mist. She is played by Gus Birney.

   Mia Lambert: she is a young runaway addicted to drugs who seeks to survive and get out of town, but due to the mist she must face her past in order to escape. She is played by Danica Curcic.

   Bryan Hunt: is an amnesiac soldier who seeks answers about his past and what is going on with the mist. He is played by Okezie Morro.

   

   Jay Heisel: son of the police chief is a talented high school soccer player who is accused of something terrible. He is played by Luke Cosgrove.

   Connor Heisel: police chief, Luke's father and a respected figure in the community, seeks to survive and clear up the accusations against his son. He is played by Darren Pettie.

   Adrian Garff: Alex's classmate and best friend, he suffers from domestic abuse by his father and bullying by his classmates. He is played by Russell Posner.

   Nathalie Raven: a senior citizen, a nature lover who seeks to make sense of the appearance of the mist. She is played by Frances Conroy.

   Gus Bradley: is the manager of the mall, he takes over the management of the situation in that place when the mist begins to spread through the town. He is played by Isiah Whitlock Jr.

   Overall the concept may seem interesting and two things motivated me to watch this series: Stephen King and Frances Conroy (I love her since I saw her in American Horror Story ), however, as the episodes went by the interest and motivation to continue watching it was diluted until I finally finished watching it just to not leave it unfinished. But I think that just as we recommend content that we like and that is good, we must also warn of what is not, so let's go with the good and the bad of "The Mist".
   

   

   The concept: being trapped by a weird mist that hides dangerous creatures is a very striking idea and gives us the chance to imagine a lot and create several moments of tension every time the characters had to face the fog.

   

   The mist: the attacks suffered by the characters who went into the mist were the most remarkable thing of the series, from my point of view of course. Although it does not happen many times, the "consequences" of having contact with the mist and the creatures hidden in it is what anyone would expect to see in a horror series.
   

   

   Few moments of terror: for a series of that genre, The Mist has virtually no moments that can generate fear in the viewer. I really like monster movies and series and I had high expectations of seeing some here, but it was a big disappointment how few came out and how lame they were.

   

   Predictable: almost every movie or series that forces characters to take cover ends up the same way, people turning against themselves. It's a pretty worn out concept and honestly I prefer the survival approach to the "we are the monsters" approach. There is a plot twist near the end and even that is predictable, you could see it coming several episodes before it actually happened.

   The pace: it stagnates many times, as I said before, I was about to stop watching it because sometimes it became quite boring, the characters are a bit dull and although they raise several questions, the pace is so weak that I didn't even feel like answering them.

   

   The ending: without wanting to make spoilers, it seems to me that the closing of the series is a bit lacking, I feel it is inconclusive and unsatisfactory, I won't say more because I do not want to spoil anything, but I did not like the ending.

   In conclusion, I would recommend it only to have it in the background while doing other activities, for my taste it has nothing new, on the contrary, the story and many characters are pigeonholed in clichés of the genre, plus the performances are not the best.

   However, despite all the negative points, it teaches us that in times of great challenges and difficulties we must be empathetic and function as a community in order to move forward, otherwise the results that we will obtain may be fatal.

   Rating: 3 ⭐ out of 10 ⭐

   
   

   

   
   

   Hace algunas semanas terminé de ver esta miniserie y aunque no fue de mis favoritas, al ser una adaptación de una novela de Stephen King tiene algunas cosas rescatables.

   Es del género terror/suspenso/thriller y cuenta con diez episodios (~45 min cada uno), todos los pueden ver en Netflix (en el catálogo de Latinoamérica).

   
   

   

   Una extraña niebla comienza a aparecer en un pequeño pueblo de Maine, impidiendo que sus habitantes puedan salir a la calle.

   

   Poco a poco van descubriendo que no solo es niebla lo que se encuentra afuera, sino que en esta se esconden criaturas aterradoras, lo que los obliga a cooperar entre ellos para poder sobrevivir, sin embargo, el encierro comienza a desvelar que lo aterrador no sólo está afuera, sino que también dentro de ellos mismos.

   
   

   

   

   Kevin Copeland: esposo de Eve y padre de Alex Copeland, busca incansablemente reunirse con su familia y asegurarse de que estén a salvo. Es interpretado por Morgan Spector.

   Eve Copeland: queda atrapada junto a su hija Alyssa en un centro comercial, es juzgada duramente por todos los del pueblo debido a su pasado. Es interpretada por Alyssa Sutherland.

   Alex Copeland: chica adolescente que, tras pasar por un evento traumático, tiene que afrontar el trauma y a su abusador durante el encierro ocasionado por la niebla. Es interpretada por Gus Birney.

   Mía Lambert: es una joven fugitiva adicta a las drogas que busca sobrevivir y salir del pueblo, pero debido a la niebla debe enfrentarse a su pasado para poder escapar. Es interpretada por Danica Curcic.

   Bryan Hunt: es un soldado amnésico que busca respuestas acerca de su pasado y sobre lo que pasa con la niebla. Es interpretado por Okezie Morro.

   

   Jay Heisel: hijo del jefe de la policía es un talentoso jugador de fútbol de secundaria que es acusado de algo terrible. Es interpretado por Luke Cosgrove.

   Connor Heisel: jefe de policía, padre de Luke y figura respetada de la comunidad, busca sobrevivir y aclarar las acusaciones en contra de su hijo. Es interpretado por Darren Pettie.

   Adrian Garff: compañero y mejor amigo de Alex, sufre de abuso doméstico por parte de su padre y de bullying por parte de sus compañeros. Es interpretado por Russell Posner.

   Nathalie Raven: mujer de la tercera edad, es una amante de la naturaleza que busca encontrarle sentido la aparición de la niebla. Es interpretada por Frances Conroy.

   Gus Bradley: es el gerente del centro comercial, se hace cargo del manejo de la situación en ese lugar cuando la niebla se esparce por el pueblo. Es interpretado por Isiah Whitlock Jr.

   En líneas generales el concepto puede parecer interesante y dos cosas me motivaron a ver esta serie: Stephen King y Frances Conroy (me encanta desde que la vi en American Horror Story ), sin embargo, a medida que fueron transcurriendo los episodios se fue diluyendo el interés y la motivación de seguirla viendo hasta que al final la terminé de ver solo para no dejarla a la mitad.

   Pero creo que así como recomendamos contenido que nos gusta y que es bueno, también hay que advertir del que no lo es, así que vamos con lo bueno y lo malo de “The Mist”.

   
   

   

   El concepto: el verse atrapados por causa de una niebla que esconde criaturas peligrosas es una idea bastante llamativa y que da para imaginar mucho y crear varios momentos de tensión cada vez que los personajes tenían que hacerle frente a la niebla.

   

   La niebla: los ataques que sufren los personajes que se adentran en ella fueron el punto más destacable de la serie, desde mi punto de vista por supuesto. Aunque no sucede mucho las “consecuencias” de tener contacto con la niebla y con las criaturas que se esconden en esta es lo que cualquiera esperaría ver en una serie del género de terror.

   
   

   

   Pocos momentos de terror: para ser una serie de ese género prácticamente no tiene momentos que puedan generar miedo en el espectador. A mí me gusta mucho el cine y las series de monstruos y tenía muchas expectativas de ver algunos aquí, pero fue una gran decepción lo poco que salieron y lo regular de su apariencia.

   

   Predecible: casi todas las películas o series que obligan a los personajes a resguardarse terminan igual, la gente volviéndose en contra de ellos mismos. Es un concepto bastante desgastado y honestamente yo prefiero el enfoque de supervivencia al de "nosotros somos los monstruos". Incluso hay un giro de trama casi al final y hasta eso resulta predecible ya que se veía venir desde varios episodios antes.

   El ritmo: se estanca mucho, como dije anteriormente, estuve a punto de dejarla de ver porque a veces se volvía bastante aburrida, los personajes son un poco pesados y a pesar de que plantean varias incógnitas, el ritmo es tan flojo que ya ni ganas me daban de contestarlas.

   

   El final: sin ánimo de hacer spoilers, me parece que el cierre de la serie queda un poco a deber, lo siento un inconcluso e insatisfactorio, no diré más para no arruinarles nada, pero en general no me gustó.

   En conclusión, la recomendaría solo para tenerla como ruido de fondo mientras se hacen otras actividades, para mi gusto no tiene nada novedoso, al contrario, la historia y muchos personajes quedan encasillados en clichés del género, además las actuaciones no son las mejores.

   Sin embargo, a pesar de los puntos negativos nos deja la enseñanza de que en momentos de grandes retos y dificultades debemos ser empáticos y funcionar como comunidad para poder salir adelante, sino los resultados que obtendremos pueden ser fatídicos.

   Calificación: 3 ⭐ de 10 ⭐

   
   

   

   
   

   Thank you very much for reading and getting this far, I hope you liked my short review of The Mist, this is my first post in this community, I hope I can contribute a lot more since I love movies and especially series.

   Muchas gracias por leer y llegar hasta aquí, espero que les haya gustado mi pequeña reseña de La niebla, este es mi primera publicación en esta comunidad, espero poder contribuir mucho más ya que me encantan las películas y sobre todo las series.

   
   

   

   
   

   Screenshots from Netflix, edited by me with vectors from Freepik. Translated with the help of Deepl.

   Capturas de pantallas de Netflix, editadas por mi con vectores de Freepik. Traducido con ayuda de Deepl.

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6. ›[ENG/ESP] The Mist is a disturbing film by Frank Darabont that takes us back to the most destructive state of the human being. / La Niebla es una perturbadora película de Frank Darabont que nos retrotrae al estado más destructivo del ser humano.@greengalletti1728d

   

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   Making a film based on a book by Stephen King conditions the director to take risks that are not at all common.

   The popular American writer, who has set almost all his books in Maine, where he lives, has horror and the supernatural aspect as the main plot of his works, many of which have been made into films, with greater or lesser success.

   It is worth remembering especially The Shining (in my humble opinion by far the best one, with a great performance by Jack Nicholson), The Green Mile with a great Tom Hanks, Animal Graveyard with the unknown that could mean the performance of children in a horror film, The Dead Zone directed by David Cronenberg and many others.

   To give an idea of the vastness of cinematic works adapted from Stephen King's books, one number is enough: 71 films have been based on his literary work.

   I especially invite my friends @hubeyma and @marisa0949 to participate of this initiative promoted by the user @wiseagent.

   

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   Hacer una película basada sobre un libro de Stephen King condiciona al director a asumir riesgos que no son del todo comunes.

   El popular escritor estadounidense que ha ambientado casi todos sus libros en el Maine, lugar donde reside, tiene al terror y al aspecto sobrenatural como el argumento principal de sus obras, muchas de las cuáles han sido llevadas al cine, con mayor o menor éxito.

   Merecen ser recordadas especialmente El Resplandor (en mi modesta opinión en absoluto la mejor lograda con una actuación descomunal de Jack Nicholson), La Milla Verde con un estupendo Tom Hanks, Cementerio de Animales con la incógnita que podía significar la actuación de niños en una película de terror, La Zona Muerta dirigida por David Cronenberg y tantas otras.

   Para dar una idea de la vastedad de obras cinematográficas adaptadas de libros de Stephen King es suficiente un número: 71 películas han sido basadas en su obra literaria.

   Invito especialmente mis amigos @hubeyma y @marisa0949 a participar de esta iniciativa promovida por el usuario @wiseagent.

   

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   In this case and participating in the contest I'm going to talk about The Mist where the director achieves again one of the best film adaptations of the work of writer Stephen King.

   Actually it seems more like a Lovecraftian story, where the style of the writer of Providence is best represented, a monster movie, which in a way follows the structure of 'Night of the Living Dead' (Night of the Living Dead, 1968), the biggest and best classic of George A. Romero that marked from then on a milestone to be followed by the rest of the directors.

   The difference between Frank Darabont's film and George A. Romero's is that it manages to differentiate the human drama from the horror itself, with a modern sensibility.

   

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   En este caso y participando en el Concurso les voy a hablar de La Niebla donde el director logra de nuevo una de las mejores adaptaciones al cine de la obra del escritor Stephen King.

   En realidad parece más una historia lovecraftiana, donde mejor está representado el estilo del escritor de Providence, una película de monstruos, que en cierto modo sigue la estructura de ‘La noche de los muertos vivientes’ (Night of the Living Dead, 1968), el mayor y mejor clásico de George A. Romero que marcó a partir de entonces un hito a seguir por el resto de los directores.

   La diferencia de esta película de Frank Darabont con la de George A. Romero es que logra diferenciar el drama humano del terror en si mismo, con una sensibilidad actual.

   Es decir, aplica la violencia del cine de terror de su época sin despojarlo del compenente de las relaciones humanas.

   

   Suddenly a violent storm breaks out (as it could not be otherwise in a small town in Maine, where most of Stephen King's stories are set) which is followed by a dense fog that covers everything.

   David Drayton and his son Billy along with others are inside a supermarket and discover that when anyone tries to leave to find their way home they never return. The fog begins to envelop the entire town.

   Thus, people with different personalities are trapped inside the supermarket, each one of them locked in their own desperation and in a kind of claustrophobic terror from which they not only cannot get out, but which increases as the minutes go by.

   Up to this point the film develops in a magnificent climax of suspense and anxiety that soon turns into terror when the people inside the supermarket see out of the fog some kind of monstrous creatures that are not of this world.

   The only possibility to find a way out of this nightmare is to stay united and not get carried away by the differences in character that each one of them has. The greatest danger is that the group falls into panic and terror replaces the rational part inside each person.

   The arrival of the apocalypse, the idea of offering sacrifices to calm these creatures and other possible solutions are presented without (dis)continuity until David wonders what is more terrifying: the monsters that lurk in the mist and gradually surround the supermarket or the people sheltered in it?

   The only solution seems to be to flee as a group, amidst false prophets who predict the arrival of an imminent apocalypse and the madness into which all the members are falling in a kind of collective alienation that leads David to kill his friends and his son to prevent them from being devoured by the creatures, reserving for himself the last projectiles of his gun to commit suicide.

   As he is about to do so he discovers that the gun is actually unloaded and as he resigns himself to fall into the hands of the monstrous creatures he hears a rumor coming out of the fog.

   When he turns around he discovers that it is not a monster but army tanks and soldiers armed with flamethrowers are killing the monstrous creatures with them.

   David at this point realizes that, in his desperation, he has killed his son and his friends in vain, instead of fighting to the end and hoping for help later. Kneeling he cries out all his pain and helplessness.

   

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   De repente estalla una violenta tormenta (como no podía ser de otra manera en un pequeño pueblo del Maine, lugar donde se ambientan la mayoría de los relatos de Stephen King) a la cuál sigue una densa niebla que todo lo cubre.

   David Drayton y su hijo Billy junto a otras personas se encuentran dentro un supermercado y descubren que cuando cualquier persona intenta salir del mismo para encontrar el rumbo de su casa nunca regresa. La niebla comienza a envolver todo el pueblo.

   Quedan así atrapadas dentro del supermercado personas con diferentes personalidades cada una de ellas encerrada en su propia desesperación y en una especie de terror claustrofóbico del cuál no solo no logran salir sino que aumenta con el pasar de los minutos.

   Hasta aquí la película se desarrolla en un magnífico climax de suspenso y ansiedad que pronto se transforma en terror cuando las personas que están dentro del supermercado ven salir de la niebla una especie de criaturas monstruosas que no son de este mundo.

   La única posibilidad de encontrar una salida a esta pesadilla es mantenerse unidos no dejándose llevar por las diferencias de carácter que tiene cada uno. El mayor peligro es que el grupo caiga en el pánico y el terror sustituya a la parte racional que hay dentro de cada persona.

   La llegada del apocalypsis, la idea de ofrecer sacrificios para calmar estas criaturas y otras posibles soluciones se van presentando sin solución de (dis)continuidad hasta llegar al punto que David se pregunta qué es más aterrador: ¿los monstruos que merodean en la bruma y de a poco van rodendo el supermecado o las personas refugiadas en el mismo?

   La única solución parece ser la huída grupal, entre falsos profetas que pronostican la llegada de un apocalipsis inmimente y la locura en que van cayendo todos los integrantes en una especie de enajenación colectiva que lleva a David a matar a sus amigos y a su hijo para evitar que sean devorados por las criaturas reservando para si mismo los últimos proyectiles de su arma para suicidarse.

   Cuando está por hacerlo descubre que en realidad el arma está descargada y cuando se resigna a caer en manos de las monstruosas criaturas escucha un rumor que sale de la niebla.

   Cuando se da vuelta descubre que no es un monstruo sino que son los tanques del ejército y soldados que armados con lanzallamas está matando a las criaturas monstruosas con ellas.

   David a este punto se da cuenta que, en su desesperación, ha matado a su hijo y sus amigos en vano, en vez de luchar hasta el final y esperar en una ayuda postrera. Arrodillado grita todo su dolor y su impotencia.

   

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   Thomas Jane como David Drayton. Laurie Holden como Amanda Dumfries. Marcia Gay Harden como Carmody. Frances Sternhagen como Irene Reppler. Sam Witwer como Private Jessup. Alexa Davalos como Sally. Toby Jones como Ollie Weeks. Andre Braugher como Brent Norton. Jeffrey DeMunn como Dan Miller. William Sadler como Jim Grondin.

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   In the midst of confusion, fear and terror, a group of people fight for their survival locked inside a supermarket.

   Frank Darabont's film is a sobering allegory that revolves around the moral collapse of modern civilizations where people live in the midst of chaos, uncertainty, anguish and depression.

   The story is sometimes suffocating and even contradictory, but perhaps that is the director's true objective: to confront repressive intolerance and religious fanaticism with reason and common sense in the midst of an apocalyptic context.

   The form taken by the creatures, perhaps a bit grandiloquent, has little to do with the true content of the film.

   Whether they are extraterrestrial beings, undead or monstrous beings that are difficult to categorize matters little. What matters is the fact that they are created by the devastation of our own consciousness. Therein lies the message.

   Our own fears and terrors assume the form that each of us is willing to give them.

   

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   En medio de la confusión, el miedo y el terror un grupo de personas luchan por su supervivencia encerradas dentro de un supermercado.

   La película de Frank Darabont es una aleccionadora alegoría que gira alrededor del derrumbe moral de las civilizaciones modernas donde las personas viven en medio al caos, a la incertidumbre, a angustias y depresiones.

   El relato a veces es asfixiante y hasta contradictorio pero tal vez sea ese el verdadero objetivo del director: confrontar la intolerancia represiva y el fanatismo religioso frente a la razón y al sentido común en medio de un contexto apocalíptico.

   La forma que toman las criaturas, tal vez un poco grandilocuente, tiene poco que ver con el verdadero contenido de la película.

   Que sean seres extraterrestres, muertos vivientes o seres monstruosos difícilmente catalogables poco importa. Importa el hecho que son creados por la devastación de nuestra propia conciencia. Ahí está el mensaje.

   Nuestros propios miedos y terrores asumen la forma que cada uno de nosotros mismos está dispuesto a darle.

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7. ›The Mist on Netflix: Very slow and has the most annoying aspects of horror movies in it@netflixr2154d

   As someone who had fond memories of a film called The Fog in both the original and the remake in the 2000's, this series caught my eye but I was a bit worried going in about how it was that they were going to stretch a concept that could barely fill a 90 minute film into a 10 episode season. My fears were realized almost immediately as I struggled to get through 2 episodes.

   

   This series is based on a Stephen King story that was only 176 pages long... too short to even be considered a novel (I don't know where that line gets drawn) so it should come as no surprise that this 10 episode, 50 minutes per episode series really drags on, especially after the pilot.

   and therein lies the major problem with everything about this series

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   In the first episode we are introduced to basically every character that is going to exist throughout the next 10 hours and due to the fact that they had to fill up nearly so much time based on a less-than-200-page book, the story has a TON of filler and useless dialogue that starts to get on your nerves straight away.

   There are some cool moments such as a military man who has amnesia that wakes up in the forest not remembering how he got there or even who he is, and he is the first person to display what the mist is all about and shows the audience that it is evil.

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   I will admit that I didn't watch the entire series in full beyond the first 2 episodes but from what I have read and can see from scanning the rest and watching the finale, the military guy who we later find out is named Bryan apparently has one of the only interesting character arcs in the entire production.

   There are lots of typical filler that takes place, mostly in the dialogue that starts out as funny, but then just becomes annoying and I'll try to sum some of it up here.

   • People, who are all completely unfamiliar with what the "mist" is what it does continually ask in a panicky manner things like "what is that?" and "what does that do" or "why is it here?" as if other people in the same situation got there before them and are mist scholars or something.

   • Frantic actions taken by certain individuals happen frequently in order to kill off minor characters who barely had any dialogue... these people are obvious "Star Trek Red Shirts" when they appear so you know exactly when and where this is going to happen.

   • Before it is determined that the mist is evil (by the people in the show,) people don't seem all that concerned that a really really thick fog, the likes of which could only come from an industrial smoke machine just seems to come out of nowhere. They laugh and say stupid things like "well this is strange," and carry on with what they were doing. I've personally never been attacked by fog or mist, but if a ground level massive cloud is heading my way, I'm probably gonna get out of the way

   • People are inexplicably in the middle of the forest during the mist that you can't even see through. How on earth did they even get out there in zero visibility? None of this is explained and when these scenes start, you already know that it is just another excuse to kill someone in a gory fashion

   • One group of people are trapped in a shopping mall and unable to get in touch with anyone because the mist knows how to disable cell phone service (this feature didn't exist in the Stephen King novella because mobile phones didn't exist in 1980 and people probably couldn't conceive of the concept back then.... of course the shopping mall has zero land lines.

   • People know they are safe if they just stay indoors but even though they one group is trapped in a well-equipped shopping mall, person after person feels compelled to leave.

   So all of that are just some of the annoying aspects of this series but the biggest flaw that it has was that it was on network TV to begin with before coming to Netflix (it was on Spike TV) and ANY show that has to stick to a certain number of episodes and certain length per episode is always going to suffer the same fate.

   I think there is a very good reason why this show started out strong and then quickly lost nearly all of their network viewers. They struggled to get just a couple hundred thousand viewers per episode after the pilot did well and the 2nd episode seriously disappointed. It was cancelled in the same year that it was introduced and I say, good riddance.

   Should I watch it

   If it wasn't clear from what I wrote above this show is pretty bad and even though I am starving for a new series I won't set my standards low enough to suffer through this, and I don't think many other people will either.

   

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8. ›The Mist Review - Terror Behind The Fog@reviewzzz2192d

   When the time for fog comes, and great terror comes with it A person is afraid of the dark because he does not know what will happen next Man is afraid of some animals because he does not know their reaction Fog may seem like a normal event in the middle of the day, but here it brought great suffering To a group of ordinary residents. To face what you cannot see is the most difficult type of vector. Anxiety develops into fear and fear turns into terror. We have a movie released 13 years ago, but it still gives us a good performance and still attracts more views Despite all that time. This is due to the genius acting and the coolest movie directing. Perhaps the film did not cost a lot of money, and we see many modern technologies such as the present day films. But he proved that success is for idea and creativity.

   

   The story

   The story begins with a boy who goes to the supermarket to buy some family needs There a lot of people find it and the store seemed crowded at the time But there was a surprise waiting for them. Time to fog! An ordinary event happens all the time, so they had to wait for the fog to go back to their homes But the fog does not seem to fade, so some people decide to go in the fog and go outside But here, the surprise occurs, as screams, blood, and body parts are heard inside. There seem to be monsters outside! Where did it come from, how and why does anyone know? Monsters are starting to attack the market and try to go outside, but they lock all the doors and the store becomes their only haven. Up here things seem almost stable, but fear has spread greatly. Two categories of people emerge, one of them is trying to stick to calm and stability, and the others are terrified and they want to get out at any cost. The real problem arises when the committed women start running out and some medicines are badly needed So they decide to go to a nearby pharmacy to get some medicine, but something doesn't happen They find new monsters there, suffering increases and confrontations intensify.

   

   An impression of the movie

   The movie is a horror movie but it is a new kind where it tells the impression of people before the disaster And their reaction when fear dominated them. It doesn't look good when you find yourself surrounded by monsters. It doesn't look easy when you don't see your enemy. It doesn't seem simple when you know that you are in danger of dying in the most horrific way you would ever give up. Despite the tragic end of the film, he tells a wonderful story that includes creativity. The film also tells us how a person thinks when 180 degrees change, after he feels that death is approaching him He finds himself ready to sacrifice anything. The film also tells us the positive feelings among the fans, which remain for the last moment.

   

   Photography

   The cinematography in the film was fantastic although the quality of the film fell short of what was needed However, the photography and production team did their best to direct the film wonderfully and to shoot the fog shots that filled the place Then a monster suddenly appears. Or one of them disappears, then the blood spreads and the screams rise. Although the movie took place in the supermarket completely, the directing of the film in this way was very impressive. All the thrills were outside the supermarket.

   In the end

   If you don't watch the movie, I recommend it to you so that you can watch it If you saw it, you can leave us your opinion on the comments below.

   

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9. ›Review of «The Mist» - When the director makes you hold your breath@reviewzzz2482d

   Few films that, when finished, make you think about their dimensions and philosophies.These are films whose writer has excelled in highlighting the weaknesses of the human psyche, and discussed a hidden perspective of the human self that we are trying hard to disown or envelop it in the cloak of loose urbanization.

   Now we are in front of a film rated on IMDB is 7.2 out of 10. But from my point of view, without exaggeration, I think it deserves the full mark and well deserved! Why? That's what we're going to talk about in this review.

   The story of the movie

   The film is based on a novel by the famous horror writer Stephen King, of the same name. It starts when the sky roars violently one night and throws a tree close to David Drayton's country house.

   But while he is in the store, a strange fog of unknown creatures that eats humans is sweeping through the city. The hero and his son, along with dozens of other superfunders, are trapped in the shopping mall, trying to stay safe from the frequent invasion of these abominable creatures. But Acidom peace between them? Isidom the safety of those creatures? Or will their safety last for themselves ?! These are questions you will answer with the toughest answer that will settle in your bed after you finish this film.

   Impression of the story

   Space creatures and strenuous journey for survival is not it? What is special about this traditional plot with similar pillars in which all movies and novels? Okay, let me tell you what's special here. But before I have to warn you, there's a big burning here for the story.

   I believe you to say, at first everything was normal, some calling their Lord for salvation, others guarding their children in silence, others committing suicide so that they do not suffer more. What attracted my attention was the dramatic rise in Mrs. Carmody. In psychology, there is a psychiatric syndrome called “God complex,” in which a person finds himself a god in everything he does and is the only one in his field. That, the lady has a slightly less intricate knot, that she is the new messenger of God in the earth, and bears his teachings to those who have lost the way of guidance to enlighten their cloudy path to the Supreme Garden of God. But have you stopped there? of course no!

   Stephen King here indirectly explains how the tyrant was made, how to make him persist in conquering slaves, and how in the end he put an end to his tyranny. That, the lady saw that people were terrified, and the monsters outside were attacked with fixed deadlines, and accordingly she began to make the monsters still sleep - in their exact dates - coupled with the offering they offered them, just give that person to eat, It is spiritual and carries the word of the Lord. These figures at the beginning do not know that they will be role models and sanctuary, and that they will become very powerful and bass only later, hence the control of matters, and this was reflected in the look of horror that had its divisions when it called the army officer of Judah, who learned the secret of everything that happened and denies that he has a role In it, one of them killed him, and in turn took control of the situation and ordered to throw the monsters to eat and lick his sinful blood, all for the sake of atonement. Atonement for what? Of course, for the sins that you have been inspired to commit against the Lord, against yourself and against all humanity!

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   Characters:

   The characters in general were too many, but it can be said that the writer and screenwriter focused on the character of the hero, and the character of the woman's spirituality. In addition to some of the few figures in the middle that play the role of balancing forces between this and that, the character of the hero tries to support all other characters until they all reach a solution to that tragedy, and on the other hand focuses on his poor son and his wife who does not know what happened to them, and the spiritual woman was in The word of God was first published peacefully, but when she came to power she began to assert her control.

   Acting: The Mist

   Thomas Jane played a difficult role in playing the character of the hero.He had to be a compassionate father and a firm man at the same time, a role that relies heavily on movement and the reincarnation of the man of a thousand solutions, and the genius of this actor is summed up in the scene of the end, which we will talk about. About in the tail of the review. Besides the humble representation of the other staff members of the main actors or personalities.

   Music:

   It is the true music that has come to grips with the end scene, and the philosophical significance of the film is firmly entrenched in the mind and heart of the scenes that many films cannot reach.

   Finish: Special impression (warning spoilers)

   Now five of them are sitting in the car, the fuel is completely out of them, and the fog surrounds them on every side. What are the moments and death comes in the most painful and cruel, so why not end our lives here and now? But we have only 4 shots. Do not worry I will take care of myself and kill all of them, and his son with them, and then sat to empty everything in his chest since the beginning of all this, and went out to fog creatures asking for salvation! But the most severe trauma comes when army tanks enter it and behind them vehicles carrying survivors of this massacre! Seconds separated his son's life from death! Everyone's life and death! He did not be patient and killed them all to live with guilt throughout his miserable life. The strength of this end is that the end of the thing does not have to be rosy, that everyone lives in peace and love and ends up doing well.

   personal opinion

   The Mist definitely deserves the full mark, and a masterpiece buried among thousands of current works. I strongly advise you as soon as possible, there is a lot waiting for you.

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