Fog Warning

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Fog Warning
Directed byChristopher Ward
Written byChristopher Ward
Produced byMarty Lang
Jeffrey Marvin
StarringMichael Barra
Elise Rovinsky
Cuyle Carvin
Alice Snow Johnson
Cinematography Alan McIntyre Smith
Edited by Richard Byard
Music by Jeff Preston
Distributed byiTunes
Release date
  • August 16, 2008 (2008-08-16)(Fright Night Film Festival)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Fog Warning is a 2008 independent physiological thriller horror film written and directed by Christopher Ward in New Haven, Connecticut. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

When a series of gruesome murders start plaguing a small New England town, people suspect it's a vampire. Ronny (Michael Barra), manager of a local comic book store and, decides to kidnap Anna (Elise Rovinsky), a woman who he believes is with Satan. He locks her up in the attic of the historical home. He's joined by two thugs, Karl (Cuyle Carvin) and Eddie (Joe Kathrein), who enjoy tormenting the woman until she confesses that she's the vampire. All they want is a confession Ronny can record to sell to the media, however the captive alarms them with odd behavior. Their dreams of becoming rich and famous turn into a violent nightmare.

Cast

Additional cast [6]

Reception

Although the film has not had its theatrical release, it has been shown at film festivals [7] and has received a mostly positive response. Nic Brown of B Movie Man wrote, "Writer/director Christopher Ward has brings an interesting twist to the vampire tale...", and "If you are looking for an intelligent thriller that will keep you guessing, then check out Christopher Ward’s FOG WARNING", [8] while after its screening the Fright Night Film Festival, while praising Christopher for being a 2001 Emmy winner.

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References

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  2. New Haven Advocate, by Marty Lang (July 26, 2007), "Indy vs. Indie - A day in the life of Connecticut's new film culture.", accessed 01-11-2009
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