The Mist (2007) is a chilling psychological horror film based on Stephen King’s novella, where a strange fog traps townspeople in a grocery store — and what’s inside the mist is only half as terrifying as what happens inside. As fear spreads, so does hysteria, and the line between survival and savagery blurs.
Think you remember the creatures, the chaos, and that devastating ending? Take this 10-question trivia challenge and see if you can keep your head while others lose theirs.
The Mist (2007) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who plays the lead role of David Drayton in The Mist (2007)?
Correct Answer: Thomas Jane
Thomas Jane stars as David Drayton, a painter and father who becomes the de facto leader of a group of survivors trapped in a grocery store. His calm logic and protective instincts are pushed to the limit as the situation spirals into horror.
- What causes the mysterious mist to descend on the town?
Correct Answer: A failed military experiment
The mist is the result of a military experiment called the Arrowhead Project, which opens a portal to another dimension. The government’s attempt to access alternate realities unleashes a host of deadly, otherworldly creatures into the small Maine town.
- Where do most of the survivors take shelter during the mist?
Correct Answer: A grocery store
A local supermarket becomes the central setting of the film. As the mist rolls in and visibility drops to nothing, the store’s fluorescent lights and aisles become both a sanctuary and a prison as fear and paranoia take root among the survivors.
- What kind of creatures lurk in the mist?
Correct Answer: Otherworldly monsters
The mist conceals grotesque, alien-like creatures — from tentacled horrors to massive insectoid beasts — all of which seem adapted to another dimension. Their appearances are terrifying and unfamiliar, heightening the sense of hopelessness and isolation.
- Who becomes a dangerous religious zealot among the survivors?
Correct Answer: Mrs. Carmody
Marcia Gay Harden plays Mrs. Carmody, a fanatical woman who believes the mist is divine punishment. She becomes increasingly unhinged, rallying terrified followers with talk of sacrifice and Old Testament wrath — ultimately becoming more dangerous than the monsters outside.
- What is the name of David’s young son?
Correct Answer: Billy
Billy Drayton is David’s son and emotional anchor throughout the film. His safety is David’s driving motivation, and their bond makes the film’s final moments all the more devastating.
- What major theme is explored as tensions rise among the survivors?
Correct Answer: Fear and mob mentality
The film explores how quickly rational people can descend into irrationality and violence under pressure. As fear spreads, the group fractures — some follow David, others Mrs. Carmody — showcasing the dangerous effects of mob mentality in crisis.
- What is revealed about the source of the mist?
Correct Answer: It was caused by the Arrowhead Project
Military personnel reveal that the Arrowhead Project opened a doorway to another dimension. Though details are vague, it’s clear that the government’s experimentation directly caused the catastrophe — a chilling commentary on scientific hubris.
- What decision does David make at the end of the film?
Correct Answer: He euthanizes his son and friends to spare them suffering
Believing that rescue is impossible and death by monsters inevitable, David makes the agonizing decision to shoot everyone in the car — including his son — using the last of the bullets. He intends to die next, but is left alone when the gun is empty.
- What twist occurs right after David’s decision?
Correct Answer: The military arrives and the mist clears
In a crushing twist, moments after David kills his son and friends, military vehicles roll through the mist — rescuing survivors and pushing the fog back. The realization that they were minutes from salvation renders David’s choice tragically ironic and unforgettable.
