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Originally Posted by neverending
I would have backed Near Dark, as I think it's a better film than either of the films I did back, but it wasn't in the right category.
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Allow me to quote you again. I agree, I think Near Dark is a better film than The Fog. Much better actually.
I have to Neg The Fog - I'm a huge Carpenter fan, but the Fog is too flawed to be in the Top 22. To quote some Fog reviews that say it better than me, "dull collection of stock types whose illogical and frequently stupid actions are necessary to advance plot and generate what passes for suspense." and "Fairly dull ghost story occasionally given a boost by the cast and by Carpenter's proficiency with the genre." That's what I thought as well. It has major flaws and very mixed reviews. I don't think it's worthy to be in the Top 22. Carpenter is represented in the Top 22 with The Thing. I'm going to Neg The Fog, and see what happens.
I think
The Return of the Living Dead (1985) and
Near Dark (1987) are much more deserving. Even Carpenters' They Live and Christine were better, as is Day of the Dead and Predator.