INFOGRAPHIC: The Importance of Fog in Film

Weather has been used for dramatic effect since fiction began.  One of the most dramatic of all meteorological phenomenon is fog. It can be used to ratchet up tension, conceal terrifying creatures, and even provide important characters with a suitably dramatic entrance.  Spanning genres from horror to sci-fi, mist and fog are more versatile than mere set dressing; they dominate scenes and often make them the most memorable part of their respective movies.  This infographic from Vaping Man shares the importance (not forgetting the scare-factor) that fog brings to the silver screen.  Enjoy!