Retro Blood 177: The Fog (1980)

James Kline and J.H. Alison kick off Killer Island Month with a deep dive into John Carpenter’s eerie ghost story—The Fog! 🌊🏴‍☠️ The episode starts with quick thoughts on the film, its chilling atmosphere, where it ranks among Carpenter’s classics, and, of course, fog monsters. Then, in our Weekly History Segment, we break down what was happening in Pro Wrestling and Metal Music around the film’s release on February 1, 1980. James covers two title changes from the era but jumps ahead to discuss this past Saturday’s WWE Elimination Chamber—where John Cena shocked the world by turning heel. Meanwhile, Alison dives into the Mothers of Rock and the early days of Iron Maiden. 🎸🔥 Then, it’s time for the history of The Fog—covering John Carpenter and Debra Hill’s creative process, the film’s troubled first draft, its eerie California filming locations, and how it introduced some of Carpenter’s regulars to his cinematic universe. Finally, we break down the full movie—Tom Atkins being a man's man as Nick Castle, Jamie Lee Curtis as the mysterious hitchhiker Elizabeth, Adrienne Barbeau’s smooth DJ voice, and, of course, the terrifying ghostly pirate crew seeking revenge and stolen gold. Grab your radios, watch out for the fog rolling in, and join us for this deep dive into Carpenter’s atmospheric horror classic! 🌫️👻 Follow us on all platforms! 📷 Instagram 📘 Facebook Page 👥 Facebook Group 🎥 YouTube Channel  #RetroBlood #TheFog #JohnCarpenter #80sHorror #KillerIslandMonth #IronMaiden #ProWrestling #JohnCenaHeelTurn #GhostPirates