The Fog
“What you can't see won't hurt you...it'll kill you!”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Adrienne Barbeau
Stevie Wayne
Tom Atkins
Nick Castle
Jamie Lee Curtis
Elizabeth Solley
Hal Holbrook
Father Malone
Janet Leigh
Kathy Williams
Nancy Kyes
Sandy Fadel
Ty Mitchell
Andy
John Houseman
Mr. Machen
James Canning
Dick Baxter
Charles Cyphers
Dan O'Bannon
John F. Goff
Al Williams
George Buck Flower
Tommy Wallace
Regina Waldon
Mrs. Kobritz
Jim Haynie
Dockmaster
Darrow Igus
Mel
John Carpenter
Bennett
Darwin Joston
Dr. Phibes
Fred Franklyn
Ashcroft
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 18, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
21.45x
+$20.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Screenplay & Story
- John Carpenter, Debra Hill
- Original Score
- John Carpenter
- Original Title
- The Fog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.4M
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, EDI, Debra Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carpenter
John Carpenter, Debra Hill
John Carpenter
Dean Cundey
Charles Bornstein, Tommy Lee Wallace
Barry Bernardi, Pegi Brotman, Charles B. Bloch, Debra Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Bernardi
Producer
Pegi Brotman
Producer
Charles Bornstein
Editor
Stephen Loomis
Costume Design
Bill Whitten
Costume Design
John Carpenter
Director
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Tommy Lee Wallace
Editor
Debra Hill
Producer
John Carpenter
Screenplay
John Carpenter
Original Music Composer
Debra Hill
Screenplay
Tommy Lee Wallace
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fog about?
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.
Who directed The Fog?
The Fog was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in The Fog?
The principal cast of The Fog includes Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hal Holbrook, Janet Leigh.
When was The Fog released and how long is it?
The Fog was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fog?
The Fog had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $21.4M at the worldwide box office (21.45 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Fog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fog was composed by John Carpenter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fog?
The Fog holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).