Drifting into cinemas this week is the much delayed The Mist, the third Stephen King adaptation from Frank Darabont, whose last two attempts – The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile – were both adored by critics and the public.

The Mist is a slight change of pace for the director, substituting the prison-enclosed stories of hope for an intense horror film. We’re pleased to say, though, this is a very good film that supplies shocking turns, great characters and some intense scenes.