Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Fog (The) AKA John Carpenter's The Fog (1980)

R0 Germany - Best Entertainment [2002 Release] Extras: "Prom Night" The Film "Prom Night" cast and crew biographies and filmographies: - Leslie Nielsen (9 pages) - Jamie Lee Curtis (8 pages) - Anne Marie Martin (2 pages) "Prom Night" movie synopsis (1 page) "The Fog" theatrical trailer Bonus trailer: - The Howling Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user Natalie_Elliott for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Shout! Factory [2013 Release] Collector's Edition Scream Factory Commentaries: (1) Audio Commentary with director/co-writer/composer John Carpenter and producer/co-writer Debra Hill (1995) (2) Audio Commentary with stars Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins and production designer Tommy Lee Wallace (2013) Extras: "My Time with Terror" 2013 interview with Jamie Lee Curtis "Dean of Darkness" 2013 interview with Dean Cundey "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette "Tales from the Mist: Inside the Fog" 2002 documentary Storyboard to Film Comparison "Horror's Hallowed Ground" 2013 look at the film's locations Outtakes Special Effects Tests Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Photo Gallery Storyboards Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a high-definition transfer supervised by cinematographer Dean Cundey. Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover art. The back cover does not mention the inclusion of the Mono track. If ordered on Shout! Factory's website, you'll receive an exclusive 18x24 poster featuring newly commissioned artwork (limited to 500 copies). Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - MGM Home Entertainment [2002 Release] Special Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with director/co-writer/composer John Carpenter and producer/co-writer Debra Hill (1995) Extras: "Tales from the Mist: Inside the Fog" 2002 documentary (27:56) "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette (7:41) Outtakes (4:08) Storyboard to Film Comparison (1:25) Advertising Gallery: - Theatrical Trailer (2:50) - Teaser Trailer #1 (0:52) - Teaser Trailer #2 (0:51) - TV Spots: -- TV Spot #1 (0:31) -- TV Spot #2 (0:31) -- TV Spot #3 (0:30) - Poster gallery (6 images) - Film Memorabilia (3 images) Photo Gallery: - Behind The Scenes (48 images) - Publicity Scene Stills (18 images) Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish (optional) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes with a 4-page liner notes booklet. 1.33:1 version on side B (89:54 NTSC) which also contains the same commentary track. Currently OOP. Replaced by the 2005 re-release. Easter eggs: On the special features menu press right from the commentary off option to highlight a pair of eyes. Press enter. Outtakes (2:39) Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - MGM Home Entertainment/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment [2005 Release] Special Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with director/co-writer/composer John Carpenter and producer/co-writer Debra Hill (1995) Extras: "Tales from the Mist: Inside the Fog" 2002 documentary (27:56) "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette (7:41) Outtakes (4:08) Storyboard to Film Comparison (1:25) Advertising Gallery: - Theatrical Trailer (2:50) - Teaser Trailer #1 (0:52) - Teaser Trailer #2 (0:51) - TV Spots: -- TV Spot #1 (0:31) -- TV Spot #2 (0:31) -- TV Spot #3 (0:30) - Poster gallery (6 pictures) - Film Memorabilia (3 pictures) Photo Gallery: - Behind The Scenes (48 pictures) - Publicity Scene Stills (18 pictures) 2005 Remake preview Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish (optional) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a remastered transfer. Also available in a triple feature with Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and Terror Train. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 Canada - Shout! Factory [2013 Release] Collector's Edition Scream Factory Commentaries: (1) Audio Commentary with director/co-writer/composer John Carpenter and producer/co-writer Debra Hill (1995) (2) Audio Commentary with stars Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins and production designer Tommy Lee Wallace (2013) Extras: "My Time with Terror" 2013 interview with Jamie Lee Curtis "Dean of Darkness" 2013 interview with Dean Cundey "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette "Tales from the Mist: Inside the Fog" 2002 documentary Storyboard to Film Comparison "Horror's Hallowed Ground" 2013 look at the film's locations Outtakes Special Effects Tests Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Photo Gallery Storyboards Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a high-definition transfer supervised by cinematographer Dean Cundey. Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover art. The back cover does not mention the inclusion of the Mono track. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 Canada - MGM Home Entertainment [2002 Release] Special Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with director/co-writer/composer John Carpenter and producer/co-writer Debra Hill (1995) Extras: "Tales from the Mist: Inside the Fog" 2002 documentary (27:56) "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette (7:41) Outtakes (4:08) Storyboard to Film Comparison (1:25) Advertising Gallery: - Theatrical Trailer (2:50) - Teaser Trailer #1 (0:52) - Teaser Trailer #2 (0:51) - TV Spots: -- TV Spot #1 (0:31) -- TV Spot #2 (0:31) -- TV Spot #3 (0:30) - Poster gallery (6 images) - Film Memorabilia (3 images) Photo Gallery: - Behind The Scenes (48 images) - Publicity Scene Stills (18 images) Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish (optional) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes with a 4-page liner notes booklet. 1.33:1 version on side B (89:54 NTSC) which also contains the same commentary track. Currently OOP. Replaced by the 2005 re-release. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 Canada - MGM Home Entertainment/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment [2005 Release] Special Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with director/co-writer/composer John Carpenter and producer/co-writer Debra Hill (1995) Extras: "Tales from the Mist: Inside the Fog" 2002 documentary (27:56) "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette (7:41) Outtakes (4:08) Storyboard to Film Comparison (1:25) Advertising Gallery: - Theatrical Trailer (2:50) - Teaser Trailer #1 (0:52) - Teaser Trailer #2 (0:51) - TV Spots: -- TV Spot #1 (0:31) -- TV Spot #2 (0:31) -- TV Spot #3 (0:30) - Poster gallery (6 pictures) - Film Memorabilia (3 pictures) Photo Gallery: - Behind The Scenes (48 pictures) - Publicity Scene Stills (18 pictures) 2005 Remake preview Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a remastered transfer. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 France - TF1 Video [2000 Release] Subtitles: French (FORCED on the English soundtrack) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 1.0 French Dolby Digital 1.0 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes with a 2-page leaflet. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page	Buy this disc from Amazon France
R2 France - Studio Canal [2003 Release] Special Edition Commentaries: Audio commentary with director/co-writer/composer John Carpenter and producer/co-writer Debra Hill (1995) Extras: “Tales from the Mist: Inside the Fog” 2002 documentary “Fear on Film: Inside the Fog” vintage 1980 featurette Outtakes (4:06) Storyboard to Film Comparison Film Presentation by director John Carpenter Scene Analysis for one scene by John Carpenter (3:28) Theatrical Trailer Teaser Trailer Bonus Trailer reel Photo Galleries Cast & Crew filmographies and biographies DVD-ROM: - Web Access Subtitles: French (also in the extra material) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes with an 82-page liner notes booklet by Helene Frappat (from “Cahiers du Cinéma”). Easter eggs: Go to the "audio" menu, where you select "KAB" under the "film" press enter. Outtakes (2:38) Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page	Buy this disc from Amazon France
R2 Germany - Best Buy Movie Extras: Filmographies Production Notes Best Buy Movie DVD Trailers Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - Studio Canal/Kinowelt/RCV Extras: DISC ONE Audio Commentary with composer/co-writer/director John Carpenter and co-writer/producer Debra Hill (1995) DISC TWO "Tales from the Mist" 2002 documentary (27:57) "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" 1980 featurette (7:41) Storyboard to Film Comparison (1:25) Outtakes (4:10) Trailers & TV Spots: - Theatrical Trailer (2:42) - Teaser 1 (0:54) - Teaser 2 (0:51) - TV Spot 1 (0:31) - TV Spot 2 (0:31) - TV Spot 3 (0:30) Photo Gallery (78 images) Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Extras on disc two are in English with optional German, Italian, and Spanish subtitles. Easter eggs: On the main menu of disc two, highlight the white arrow, press right and enter. Outtakes (2:41) Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Italy - DVDStorm Extras: "The Film" featurette (2:46) Cast and Crew Biographies/Filmographies Original Posters Photo Galleries Italian Trailer Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: English and Italian Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Digipak Special thanks to Rewind user madymask for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Italy - Universal Pictures [2010 Release] Extras: DISC ONE Audio Commentary with composer/co-writer/director John Carpenter and co-writer/producer Debra Hill (1995) DISC TWO "Tales from the Mist" 2002 documentary (27:57) "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette (7:41) Storyboard to Film Comparison (1:25) Outtakes (4:10) Trailers & TV Spots: - Theatrical Trailer (2:42) - Teaser 1 (0:54) - Teaser 2 (0:51) - TV Spot 1 (0:31) - TV Spot 2 (0:31) - TV Spot 3 (0:30) Photo Gallery (78 images) Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Easter eggs: On the main menu of disc two, highlight the white arrow, press right and enter. Outtakes (2:41) Special thanks to Rewind user madymask for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Japan - Tohokushinsha Subtitles: Japanese Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Sandrew Metronome Extras: DISC ONE Audio Commentary with composer/co-writer/director John Carpenter and co-writer/producer Debra Hill (1995) DISC TWO "Tales from the Mist" 2002 documentary (27:57) "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette (7:41) Storyboard to Film Comparison (1:25) Outtakes (4:10) Trailers & TV Spots: - Theatrical Trailer (2:42) - Teaser 1 (0:54) - Teaser 2 (0:51) - TV Spot 1 (0:31) - TV Spot 2 (0:31) - TV Spot 3 (0:30) Photo Gallery (78 images) Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Easter eggs: On the main menu of disc two, highlight the white arrow, press right and enter. Outtakes (2:41) Special thanks to Rewind user JaLe for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Spain - Universal Pictures Extras: DISC ONE Audio Commentary with composer/co-writer/director John Carpenter and co-writer/producer Debra Hill (1995) DISC TWO "Tales from the Mist" 2002 documentary (27:57) "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette (7:41) Storyboard to Film Comparison (1:25) Outtakes (4:10) Trailers & TV Spots: - Theatrical Trailer (2:42) - Teaser 1 (0:54) - Teaser 2 (0:51) - TV Spot 1 (0:31) - TV Spot 2 (0:31) - TV Spot 3 (0:30) Photo Gallery (78 images) Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish (Castilian) Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono English Dolby Digital 1.0 German Dolby Digital 1.0 Case type: Keep Case Easter eggs: On the main menu of disc two, highlight the white arrow, press right and enter. Outtakes (2:41) Special thanks to Rewind user Matthew_B_Harrah for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Momentum Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE Audio Commentary with composer/co-writer/director John Carpenter and co-writer/producer Debra Hill (1995) DISC TWO "Tales from the Mist" 2002 documentary (27:57) "Fear on Film: Inside the Fog" vintage 1980 featurette (7:41) Storyboard to Film Comparison (1:25) Outtakes (4:10) Trailers & TV Spots: - Theatrical Trailer (2:42) - Teaser 1 (0:54) - Teaser 2 (0:51) - TV Spot 1 (0:31) - TV Spot 2 (0:31) - TV Spot 3 (0:30) Photo Gallery (78 images) Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 1.0 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 1.0 Case type: Keep Case Easter eggs: On the main menu of disc two, highlight the white arrow, press right and enter. Outtakes (2:41) Special thanks to Rewind user mentasm for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Universal Pictures Subtitles: Portuguese Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region 2/4 encoded. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

The R1 Scream Factory CE for the best extras.

Also note, France SE has two exclusive features ("Film presentation", and "Scene analysis").

Avoid the German releases as they have been confimred to be bootlegs (special thanks to rewind user Brent_Reid for supplying this information)!

An image comparison between the 2 R1 MGM releases (old vs. re-release) can be found from HERE.
CUTS:
- R0 Germany- Best Entertainment - No cuts (85:57 PAL).
- R1 Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- R1 Special Edition America- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts. Contains both the widescreen version (89:47 NTSC) and panned and scanned full frame version (89:54 NTSC).
- R1 Special Edition America- MGM Home Entertainment/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts.
- R1 Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- R1 Special Edition Canada- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts. Contains both the widescreen version (89:47 NTSC) and panned and scanned full frame version (89:54 NTSC).
- R1 Special Edition Canada- MGM Home Entertainment/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts.
- R2 France- TF1 Video - No cuts (85:53 PAL).
- R2 Special Edition France- Studio Canal - No cuts.
- R2 Germany- Best Buy Movie - No cuts
- R2 Holland- Studio Canal/Kinowelt/RCV - No cuts.
- R2 Italy- DVDStorm - No cuts.
- R2 Italy- Universal Pictures - No cuts.
- R2 Japan- Tohokushinsha - No cuts.
- R2 Scandinavia- Sandrew Metronome - No cuts.
- R2 Spain- Universal Pictures - No cuts (85:54 PAL).
- R2 Special Edition United Kingdom- Momentum Pictures - No cuts.
- R4 Australia- Universal Pictures - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 18/06/02
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 15/05/23

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Fog (The) AKA John Carpenter's The Fog (1980)

R0 Germany - Best Entertainment [2002 Release]

R1 America - Shout! Factory [2013 Release]
Collector's Edition
Scream Factory

R1 America - MGM Home Entertainment [2002 Release]
Special Edition

R1 America - MGM Home Entertainment/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment [2005 Release]
Special Edition

R1 Canada - Shout! Factory [2013 Release]
Collector's Edition
Scream Factory

R1 Canada - MGM Home Entertainment [2002 Release]
Special Edition

R1 Canada - MGM Home Entertainment/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment [2005 Release]
Special Edition

R2 France - TF1 Video [2000 Release]

R2 France - Studio Canal [2003 Release]
Special Edition

R2 Germany - Best Buy Movie

R2 Holland - Studio Canal/Kinowelt/RCV

R2 Italy - DVDStorm

R2 Italy - Universal Pictures [2010 Release]

R2 Japan - Tohokushinsha

R2 Scandinavia - Sandrew Metronome

R2 Spain - Universal Pictures

R2 United Kingdom - Momentum Pictures
Special Edition

R4 Australia - Universal Pictures

OVERALL: Draw

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