The Fog (2005) DVD

Firstly let me agree with everyone that John Carpenter's original "The Fog" was a horror masterpiece. I saw it as a kid when it was a new film and it scared the crap out of me. Let me also agree with the majority that The Fog really didn't need a "remake". The film stands the test of time well. It's just as scary today as ever. However, let me disagree that the remake was a complete disaster. No, it wasn't as good as the original. The CGI ghosts do look like rejects from Disney's Haunted Mansion. But the film does deliver a couple of good jumps, and it does manage to brew up a creepy atmosphere in certain spots. Also, the acting wasn't horrendous. Tom Welling, Maggie Grace and Selma Blair turn in "ok" performances. Oscar worthy, no. But this is a horror film. And a 2k horror film at that. The Fog remake gets a seriously bad rap in online forums and by film critics. But not by me. It's an enjoyable scare flick for a lazy evening. two and a half out of five stars. And the DVD only cost me $3 at Big Lots. All in all. Score for me.