Article by Nestor Sacreste
Christian Thorpe’s adaptation of a novella by Steven King has left audiences ‘traumatized’ as the series experiences a resurgence in popularity seven years after its original release.
If you’re finding it difficult to select something to binge-watch on Netflix, this show comes highly recommended by horror enthusiasts.
The series, inspired by Stephen King’s eerie book of the same name, unfolds in a small, closely-knit town where everyone is familiar with each other’s affairs.
The already complex lives of the town’s residents take a darker turn when a mist filled with unseen terrors envelops the village, trapping them inside. Dare to take a look:
The horrors hidden in the fog are not the sole challenge for the townspeople. Long-standing internal conflicts and grudges add to the town’s growing tension.
The show effectively blends outright horror through the supernatural threats in the mist with the intricate dynamics among desperate townspeople.
The cast includes Morgan Spector, Alyssa Sutherland, Gus Birney, Danica Curcic, and the overall response to the series has been mixed.
Many have shared their opinions on LADbible’s Netflix Bangers Facebook page.
Numerous fans found the show terrifying, with one commenting, ‘why did Steven King have to traumatize like this?’
Another viewer expressed a desire for more episodes, writing: “The mist it needs a season 2 in my opinion.”
However, some viewers felt that the horror sometimes took a back seat to other plot elements, with one person on Reddit commenting that ‘it was too focused on the teen aspects of the show.’
Another viewer on IMDb found the show dull, joking: “the mist doesn’t kill as much as boredom.”
Conversely, one Reddit user completely disagreed, stating: “I just binge watched the series and am hooked on it.”
The Mist is available for streaming on Netflix now.