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| Here you will find information on the Fan Edit of Frank Darabont's 'The Mist'. This version of the film will adhere to the storyline from the original source novella, including the hopeful 'Hartford' ending. It is important to note that I personally LOVED Frank Darabont's film, and do not intend any malice to the great work he and the cast/crew did in filming 'The Mist'...it's just that his vision was SO CLOSE to exactly how I pictured it in my mind for over 20 years...the slight adjustments that would be required to mirror the entire novella from start to finish are too tempting NOT to try in order to get the movie 'book perfect'... for the die hard fans of the original tale. Here you will be able to get news regarding the editing of the film, what changes are planned and how it will hopefully affect the finished Fan Edit. It is also important to point out that you must own a copy of the film in order to obtain the Novella Cut. |
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| Altered Sequences |
| As alterations, additions/edits are made to key sequences, you will be able to see them here and give feedback to the work in progress...the goal is to reflect the look and feel of the novella story as closely as possible. |
| Finale- End Edit |
| The most important alteration to the theatrical version of the film will be the 'fix' to the film's climax...rather than the ending seen in theaters, this ending will be as close to the source material as possible. |
| Other Edits Planned |
| Mrs Carmody Sequences |
| Several of the sequences depicting Mrs. Carmody's character will be trimmed, to delete the 'foul language' she used in the theatrical version of the story...Mrs. Carmody did NOT speak this way in the book. Her scene with Amanda in the restroom will be dropped, deleting her 'squat out a friend like you' reference. |
| The 'Love Affair' Sequences |
| This entire 'side storyline' of the blossoming love between the soldier and his girlfriend will be dropped. |
| 'Chapter Titles' and 'Opening Text' |
| To add to the 'novella flavor', opening text taken from the first line in the book will be seen onscreen directly before the opening shot of David painting. It will read... 'This Is What Happened...' This will neatly serve to bookend the closing text onscreen, which reflects the 'Hartford/hope' angle. Chapter headings will appear onscreen between the numerous 'fade outs' Darabont used to exit several scenes. These chapter headings will be directly from the novella as well ('What Happened to the Bagboy', 'A Conversation With Brent Norton', and so on. |
| As footage and stills from 'The Novella Cut' are finished, you will be able to see and download them here. I would appreciate any creative input, suggestions, or commentary fellow novella fans would like to provide...please email me by clicking the icon below. Thanks! |
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| Novella Cut Feedback |
| Posted comments regarding 'The Novella Cut'... |
| 'I appreciate your re-edit of the ending...the novel did end like that, and it was very foreboding. I think your treatment is just as valid for the hardcore King fans...good job! - 4848steven 'Very good! Much better...loved it and can't wait to purchase the DVD...just to be able to download the Fan Edited Cut- superior ending to an otherwise fantastic film...' - BadNewsCrews 'I loved the Fan Edit ending, particularly the last shot of the world covered in mist. Very dramatic, and it left a much stronger impression on me than did Darabont's ending.' - Bogdan1939 'This is such an improvement over the film ending...' - SyGin73 'Excellent job, man! I actually got a few chills from your version, because that was the ending I was praying for...' - rezurected '...Literally gave me chills...I had no interest in seeing this film again, but after watching your revised ending I absolutely want to see the fan cut...keep up the good work...' - Leif Jonker 'It's perfect!...I can't express in words how extremely thankful I am for what you are doing...' - PheonixThe3rd 'That's what I'm talkin' about! That was excellent! And the shot of the world covered in mist...genius!' - ghost5372 'I thought the alternate ending you supplied was perfect. It was the ending I wanted because I liked the original story so much...Kudos to you!' - kloll 'I watched it and thought it was a great ending that was true to the book...' - seaneth-1 'Excellent ending...Hollywood needs people like you!' - cambler 'Excellent job, your ending holds true to the spirit of the story...' - OneMoreOpinion 'Really good work, this seems to express the tone and ideas a lot more than the current ending.' - greengawain 'This is much better than the movie ending...' - wavvynavvy 'I thought the ending in the movie was ok, but this would have been so much better...' - Nightape 'That was a very good adaption of the novel ending...I was very surprised.' - Gonarch721 'That was pretty cool...I like how you faded out on the earth being engulfed in the mist, yet you did end (with) a positive outlook, with hope like in the novel...' - chuklesdeolivier 'I liked the alternate ending...it was just like in the book, and in my opinion it was the best that this movie could ever have.' - AnsiBeast 'Thank you so much!!! This is how the film should have ended...exactly like the book.' - mastmedia |
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| Get the DVD |
| Remember, you must own a copy of the film before you obtain the Fan Edit. Click the Amazon logo to order either the single or Collectors Set DVDs. |
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| Redone Opening Sequence |
| Download a sample clip from the re-done opening sequence for 'The Novella Cut' to get a feel for the re-edit...click below (11MB AVI DivX) |
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| 'Novella Cut' NEWS- 04-10-08 |
| The editing is finished! The 'Novella Cut' is completely wrapped up, and has been sent off to a professional editor to assemble. (I lack the needed programs to put together the final footage, the software I have access to is used mainly for animated films and smaller projects, so I wanted a pro to put 'The Novella Cut' together properly) I have uploaded the version I was able to compile with my limited editing programs for those interested in seeing how the edits basically play out...you can download the DivX compressed rough cut by scanning your receipt for your purchased DVD of 'THE MIST' and emailing it to me (kkarstens@cableone.net), as I need proof of purchase before I can email you the download address...thanks! |
| A very nice blog/review of 'The Novella Cut' ending can be seen HERE |