I don't have anything against remakes… but they should at least be done right! I watched John Carpenter’s _The Fog_ some years ago, and I still recall how enjoyable it was. The original film didn’t feature any fake blood; it wasn’t the kind of extremely graphic movie we've become accustomed to in recent years, with spurts of blood and chunks of flesh flying around. Carpenter created a clean film, without those jump scares that make you leap from your seat, but instead, it was tense, very tense, and full of mystery. And ultimately, that’s really what made the original work so well… which is precisely what this remake lacks! The remake essentially follows the script of its predecessor: Antonio Bay is an American coastal town preparing to celebrate its centennial when strange events and macabre deaths begin occurring, all connected to a peculiar fog—dense and somewhat greenish. However, the discovery of an old diary written by one of the city’s founders eventually provides some explanations: the entire town was founded at the expense of dozens of innocent lives, and now, a hundred years later, those souls are returning from the sea seeking revenge. I must admit I had higher hopes for this film. Honestly, if I didn't already know what happened in the story (thanks to Carpenter’s version), I don’t think I would understand what was going on here. The script is terribly poorly written and fails to convey the entire narrative, meaning new viewers risk being confused. It’s a convoluted story with flaws and missing pieces. On the other hand, the film lacks any real tension, suspense or a functional sense of mystery. While it attempts to include more characters and shift focus away from that isolated broadcaster at the lighthouse, I'm not sure if this was a good idea, because the movie is less clear and understandable than its predecessor, and none of the characters manages to engage us or capture our sympathy and interest. Rupert Wainwright directed this film, and it marked the end of his career as a feature filmmaker. Although John Carpenter lent his name to the project, he has publicly stated that he wasn't involved in its creation. The cast includes several actors, but none are particularly well-known, and no one was able to deliver a performance worthy of praise. Technically, the film features fairly standard cinematography and makes good use of all the filming locations. The visual effects and CGI work effectively, and the fog itself is impressive and even beautiful. But these are the only positive aspects I can identify. As someone interested in history, I especially want to express my disapproval and disappointment regarding how they recreated the boat scenes, where Blake and his companions are shown. Given that the events take place at the end of the 19th century, it’s inconceivable and unacceptable that the production used clothing, props, and even a ship style from the late 18th century—a period one hundred years earlier than what was intended. This is disrespectful to history and demonstrates utter carelessness on the part of the producers and technical crew.

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