Escape in the Fog

Synopsis

In the 1945 noir thriller 'Escape in the Fog,' directed by Budd Boetticher, a nurse named Eileen Carr (Nina Foch) has a chilling premonition involving a murder on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. After waking up from her nightmare, she meets Barry Malcolm (William Wright), a mysterious and dashing man who shares a strange connection to her vision. As their paths cross and intertwine, Eileen and Barry find themselves caught in a web of espionage involving enemy spies during World War II. With trust issues and unexpected twists at every corner, this atmospheric film keeps audiences guessing whether the protagonists can outmaneuver their dangerous adversaries and escape their dire predicament.

Cast

• 

  Otto Kruger

  Paul Devon

• 

  Nina Foch

  Eileen Carr

• 

  William Wright

  Barry Malcolm

• 

  Konstantin Shayne

  Schiller

• 

  Ivan Triesault

  Hausmer, Schiller's Henchman

• 

  Ernie Adams

  George Smith

Reviews

Escape in the Fog, while not a blockbuster, garnered mixed reviews that often highlight its atmospheric tension and intriguing premise. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes noted the film's effective use of San Francisco's foggy, mysterious ambiance to heighten suspense. One review praised, 'Budd Boetticher's direction masterfully contrasts the film's murky visuals with a tightly wound story,' while others commented on the film's median storytelling. IMDb ratings for the movie float around 5.9 out of 10, reflecting a divergence in viewer opinions. Some users mentioned the engaging chemistry between Nina Foch and William Wright as a highlight, while others critiqued the film's pacing and plot development. A Metacritic user review stated, 'It's an engrossing film noir that, despite some narrative shortcomings, delivers solid entertainment.' Overall, 'Escape in the Fog' is often appreciated by fans of the noir genre for its atmospheric storytelling and wartime intrigue, though it is occasionally hampered by a somewhat formulaic plot.