The Fog (2005 film)

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The Fog
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Rupert Wainwright
Screenplay by	Cooper Layne
Based on	The Fog by John Carpenter Debra Hill
Produced by	John Carpenter David Foster Debra Hill
Starring	Tom Welling Maggie Grace Rade Šerbedžija Selma Blair
Cinematography	Nathan Hope
Edited by	Dennis Virkler
Music by	Graeme Revell
Production companies	Columbia Pictures Revolution Studios Debra Hill Productions David Foster Productions
Distributed by	Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date	October 14, 2005 (2005-10-14)
Running time	100 minutes (theatrical) 103 minutes (unrated)
Countries	United States Canada[1]
Language	English
Budget	$18 million[2]
Box office	$46.2 million[3]

The Fog is a 2005 supernatural horror film directed by Rupert Wainwright and starring Tom Welling, Selma Blair, and Maggie Grace. It is a remake of John Carpenter's 1980 film of the same name and was produced by Carpenter and Debra Hill who co-wrote the original film.

The film tells the story of a strange fog that sweeps in over an island town off the coast of Oregon, bringing with it the vengeful spirits of mariners who were murdered there 134 years before. The townspeople find themselves trapped and fighting for their lives while discovering the truth of their dark history.

Produced by Revolution Studios, It was released by Sony Pictures Releasing's Columbia Pictures label on October 14, 2005. The film received negative reviews by critics and grossed $46.2 million.