The Fog

1h 30m · 1980 · Directed by John Carpenter · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Fog (1980) runs 1h 30m, directed by John Carpenter. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Horror

Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock (US, checked 9 July 2026)