Spike’s adaptation of Stephen Kings The Mist engulfs the whole town, not just the local supermarket.
The MistSeason 1 review.
Stephen Kings novellaThe Mistbegins in the aftermath of the worst thunderstorm the Long Lake area has seen in decades.
It is made more claustrophobic because of the extremely limited point of view.
Spikes series adaptation isnt limited to one set or one point of view.
The entire town is engulfed in the mist and there are many stories to tell.
The very first one sets up the premise with great craft.
We see this before the main character is introduced.
Kevin is pretty permissive himself.
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Bridgeville, Maine, is a small town, filled with small town drama.
The kid can get away with anything, from speeding to rape.
Everybody wants to be liked.
Theyre on their, if not best, then most representative behavior.
The Federated supermarket in the book has been expanded into the Bridgeville Mall.
Its indignant attitudes like these that get people swallowed up in the mist with their mouths agape.
Mia Lambert (Danica Curcic) is more than capable in a fight.
She uses whats available, and makes quick escapes.
Sometimes too quick, like when she doesnt stop to pick up what she came for.
Whats interesting about this is that hed been scheeved by bugs just minutes earlier.
This makes it look like whatever is in the mist has some way of playing with individuals fears.
The series promises some kind of consciousness that goes beyond animal nature and insect instincts.
Here we get more of the day to day small town.
Its the withering were looking forward to.
The gore is kept at a reasonable level in the pilot.
An intriguing opening thats not quite as fogged up as it seems.
The Mistpremieres on Spike starting Thursday, June 22 at 10 pm, ET/PT.
Rating:
4 out of 5
