The Mist (2007, black and white version) fell flat for me. I'm rarely one for creature features* -- I swing between finding the critters ludicrous, and pitiable. That was pretty much my take on this movie. I also find the emotionally-stunted male action-hero trope realllly played out and boring. Even taking the genre for what it is, however, the film left a lot to be desired. The scoring was absurdly melodramatic and the dialogue was overacted, even maudlin. I can't really think of anything positive to say. If you want to watch a newer horror film in black and white, I would recommend The Lighthouse (2019).
* With a few notable exceptions, like Shivers (1975), Slither (2006), and of course Jaws (1975). I'm also a fan of Tremors (1990), though I don't really consider that horror.
Terra and I watched The Lure (2015) tonight, which was great! Not what I would term horror though -- a musical drama with some horror elements. Beautiful, great soundtrack, and very sad. 😭 Too much stomping on my heart, not enough vicious man-eating! 😝
Slither (2006) was great!! Can't believe I hadn't seen it before, actually. I love Michael Rooker, and I love creature features, I love body horror, and I love practical effects, so this was what we call a "win, win, win, win." Thanks for watching with me, Mark!
Mm Snakes on A Plane - best movie or worst movie? Impossible to decide 😂🐍✈️
Not Hitchcock's best, but definitely inspired by the fashion... Who says a girl can't wear a fur coat in a dirty rowboat?!
