The Fog

Most film novelizations are simply the script put into narrative form and offer little of interest outside of a few scenes either cut from the movie or presented in a slightly different context. Dennis Etchison avoided that trap and created a fully realized adaptation of John Carpenter's The Fog. While the trouble plagued movie had its weak points, it is quite obvious Etchison worked hard to fix them, developing much needed back story and expansion of Carpenter's concepts and multiple plots. The result is a wonderful companion piece to the film that enriches the viewing experience after reading, much like Orson Scott Card's work on The Abyss. Recommended for both Carpenter fans and ghost story addicts.