6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Fog (1980)
The Fog (1980)
Overview
Strange things begin to occur as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
Strange things begin to occur as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict, where a town's prosperity is built on the historical injustice and murder of a marginalized group, leading to supernatural retribution, aligns with left-leaning critiques of systemic wrongs and collective responsibility.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era, and does not appear to incorporate intentional race or gender swaps for DEI purposes. The narrative focuses on supernatural horror and historical injustice without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'The Fog, 1980' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on a supernatural horror plot, therefore, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues to evaluate within the film's content.
The film 'The Fog, 1980' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a supernatural horror story involving vengeful ghosts and a small town, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate in this context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Fog (1980) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
The Fog (1980) is an original film written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. It is not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical biopic, meaning its characters do not have a pre-established canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.7
Critic Ratings
7.6
5.5
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