The Fog

Main Plot

The Fog is a supernatural horror film set in the coastal town of Antonio Bay, which is preparing to celebrate its centennial. As the town gears up for the festivities, a mysterious fog rolls in from the sea, bringing with it a sinister presence. The fog is not just a weather phenomenon; it harbors the vengeful spirits of sailors who died in a shipwreck a century earlier, caused by the town's founders. As the fog envelops the town, strange occurrences and violent attacks begin to unfold, leading the townspeople to confront their dark past. A group of residents, including a radio DJ, a hitchhiker, and a local fisherman, must band together to uncover the truth behind the fog and the malevolent forces it conceals, all while fighting for their survival against the supernatural threat that seeks retribution.

Characters

• Adrienne Barbeau plays Stevie Wayne, a radio DJ who warns the town about the approaching supernatural fog, crucially aiding in the survival of the residents.
• Jamie Lee Curtis plays Elizabeth Solley, a hitchhiker who becomes entangled in a coastal town's supernatural events involving vengeful spirits seeking retribution.
• Janet Leigh plays Kathy Williams, the town's organizer for the centennial celebration, who becomes entangled in the mysterious and deadly events haunting the coastal town.

Ending Explained

In the ending of The Fog, the tension culminates as the supernatural fog envelops the coastal town of Antonio Bay, bringing with it vengeful spirits of shipwrecked sailors. The main characters, having pieced together the town's dark history, realize that the fog is a manifestation of the sailors' anger over their betrayal. As the fog thickens, it becomes clear that the spirits are seeking revenge on the descendants of those responsible for their deaths. In a climactic confrontation, the characters face the fog and the malevolent entities within it. They attempt to confront the spirits by acknowledging the town's past and the wrongs committed against the sailors. The resolution comes when the characters make a sacrifice, allowing the spirits to exact their revenge on the town's leaders, thereby appeasing their wrath. The fog dissipates, but not without leaving a haunting reminder of the town's history and the consequences of its actions. The ending reinforces the themes of guilt, retribution, and the inescapable nature of the past. The town's residents are left to grapple with the legacy of their ancestors, highlighting the idea that unresolved sins can return to haunt future generations. The film concludes on an unsettling note, suggesting that the fog may return, leaving the audience with a lingering sense of dread.