This episode of The Deja Review, Mart & Trev brave The Fog — first John Carpenter’s 1980 classic, then the 2005 remake that made Trev question his life choices.

In the original, Carpenter delivers atmosphere so thick you could butter it. Ghost pirates rise from the mist, Jamie Lee Curtis hitchhikes her way into trouble, and the soundtrack slaps harder than a haunted lighthouse door in a storm. Mart calls it “a masterclass in mood.” Trev calls it “the reason fog lights were invented.”

Then comes 2005’s The Fog, where the ghosts return… in full CGI. Trev calls it “a screensaver with a budget,” while Mart insists it’s “not that bad” — which Trev takes as a personal betrayal.

There’s romance, bad weather, and enough fog machines to deplete the Earth’s glycerine (AKA Fog Juice) supply.

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00:00 Introduction to Deja Review

01:03 Spooky Season and The Fog

03:00 Overview of The Fog

05:54 John Carpenter's Influence and Style

09:11 Cameos and Music in The Fog

12:01 Inspiration Behind The Fog

13:01 Film Reception and Cult Status

15:52 Character Dynamics and Relationships

18:48 Errors and Plot Holes in The Fog

22:14 Transition to The Fog Remake

29:01 Overview of The Fog (2005) Remake

30:27 Film Critique: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

34:35 Character Analysis and Storytelling Flaws

39:23 Pacing Issues and Character Overload

43:48 Comparative Analysis: Original vs. Remake

47:08 5 to 1: Jamie Lee Curtis Films

55:21 Disappointing Films and Final Thoughts

Keywords

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