Chapter 250: The Mist

The plot of "The Mist" gradually becomes clearer in my mind, as if I had just watched it, leaving a lasting impression.

In my previous life, "The Mist" was considered a classic film, also one that provokes deep thought, containing elements like religion, humanity, Cthulhu, despair, and more.

Despite this, the storyline is relatively simple and easy to understand.

If we start from the beginning,

First, it's about a military unit that discovers the existence of other dimensions besides Earth, leading them to attempt opening a secret window to study these other dimensions and their entities.

The result is an accidental creation of a portal, allowing monsters from other dimensions or even other universes to enter Earth.

The movie unfolds from there, starting with a stormy night. The protagonist, along with his son, visits a supermarket at the intersection of several small towns to shop.

Suddenly, mist spreads, monsters invade, and unknown dangers emerge.

The protagonist and the people inside the supermarket end up trapped.

Early on, a mother seeks help because her child is outside, asking for someone to search with her.

Eventually, under the unknowable threat, no one helps her, and she curses everyone before walking alone into the thick mist where the road is invisible.

The plot continues to develop.

Within it, a doomsday cult leader starts to deceive the masses.

She survives the monster attacks and becomes a support for those beginning to collapse, seeking psychological support.

Sacrifices start to occur.

In this situation, under the so-called doomsday, only a handful of rational people remain in the supermarket, including the male protagonist and a few others.

To avoid being sacrificed, the protagonist and others desperately escape.

The fleeing group includes his child, two elderly people, and a woman.

Within the mist, the protagonist drives with these four for a long time, a distance that could be described as interstate, yet they never leave the mist and only see the dead.

Eventually, when the car runs out of fuel, they encounter a giant monster that could form its own ecosystem, so large that each step shakes the earth, causing sanity to plummet.

With no fuel, the engulfing mist, monster roars, and no ammunition, despair sets in.

After witnessing everything along the way and under the weight of despair, the protagonist uses his last four bullets to end the lives of his child, the elderly, and the woman, facing the monster alone, ready to endure the torment.

The outcome turns this ordinary film into a classic, elevating it to another level.

After killing his child and everyone else, the protagonist, in agony, steps out of the car, waiting for the monster's attack.

Hearing the sound approaching, the protagonist's expression turns to relief, believing it to be the monster, but it's not. Instead, he sees an armored vehicle, the military, and people being saved as the mist disperses.

Among them is the mother who couldn't get help at the beginning and cursed everyone, now with her child.

The protagonist, more dead than alive, sees the mother's indifferent gaze...

"Such an ironic ending." Recalling the movie's ending, York enters the club again with John Wick and Irene, a flicker of emotion in his eyes.

He had gone to see the movie through a friend's recommendation, who ambiguously praised the ending, implying the protagonist survived.

The ambiguous statement made him expect the survival of everyone in the car, leaving him frustrated and almost resentful towards his friend, also criticizing the "stupid" ending.

In the film, in this environment, the protagonist and his group always made the right choices, only to meet such an end.

The protagonist wasn't forced to stay in the supermarket, but as someone still rational compared to those who lost their sanity and saw the cult leader as a psychological support, two opposing sides were formed.

The conflict was inevitable, with the protagonist being on the weaker side. He could have pretended to join the cult, but having refuted the cult leader from the start and naturally being on the opposing side, even joining carried the risk of being sacrificed.

So, when his son was at risk of being sacrificed, the protagonist and a few rational people had no choice but to flee the supermarket, ending in a worse state than death.

The mother who cursed everyone at the beginning and acted selfishly somehow survived the spreading mist with her child.

Even those in the supermarket, influenced by the cult leader to sacrifice someone, might have been saved.

He disliked this ending intensely, finding irony in the fact that the protagonist's sacrifice led to survival, echoing the cult leader's claim that salvation comes after sacrifice.

"Truly full of irony, I still dislike such endings."

York's face darkens as he delves into memories of his past life.

Regardless, this twist turned the film, which was mediocre throughout, into a classic.

Now, he seems to face the monsters from the mist.

The film suggests the monsters can only move within the mist.

Considering their desire to attack and prey on humans and their vulnerability to physical attacks, these monsters are likely carbon-based life forms.

There's a bit of a plot hole, as some monsters are huge, indicating a high oxygen environment and low gravity for carbon-based structures to grow so large, yet they can move freely on Earth, suggesting their bodies are incredibly strong.

The most likely explanation is that the mist contains something that supports these giant creatures' mobility on Earth.

The film doesn't cause discomfort for the characters entering the mist, suggesting the monsters might fear something, like sunlight or UV rays, with the mist blocking these and allowing free movement.

Piecing together the information, York concludes the monsters are carbon-based life forms with unknown components, possibly weak to sunlight.

Remembering the film's giant monster that brings despair to the protagonist's group, York thinks, "This monster has a name, what was it?"

A moment of inspiration strikes: "Behemoth..."

The name implies a colossal beast, and he doubts his physical strength can match this creature.

"Just avoid it," he thinks, as the Behemoth, ignoring the protagonist and his car in the film, shows it's uninterested in preying on beings as small as ants.

Thinking this, York heads to the club's displayed arsenal with John Wick and Irene.

At this point, he notices the club's patrons and staff have mostly fled.

With few people left outside and no staff stopping them, they quickly leave the club, indifferent to potential losses, confirming York's suspicion that the staff might be military personnel.

This unusual situation also alerts John Wick and Irene to something amiss.

As even the staff abandon everything, it indicates an unknown event is unfolding.

John Wick asks, "Father York, do you know what's happening?"

The silence of the corridor amplifies his question, with Irene looking towards the leading priest.

"There are monsters in the mist that prey on humans," York doesn't shy away from the truth, stating, "These monsters only move within the mist, so we need weapons for self-defense before it spreads here."

After making a call and finding no signal, York confirms the electronic signal failure after the mist's appearance, suggesting other components in the mist.

With John Wick and Irene's attention, York puts away his phone, calmly stating, "No signal, we must be prepared to stand alone."

He looks towards the weapon hall, filled with an array of firearms: assault rifles, handguns, shotguns, rifles, and even rocket launchers.

"John, choose weapons with a high ammo capacity," York advises with a calm demeanor and a smile.

"There are many monsters in the mist, and we must prepare for the worst."

John Wick, looking at the arsenal, nods in agreement.

"Alright, Father."

He eyes a cz805bren assault rifle on the rack, notable for its hundred-round magazine.

Unable to imagine what kind of monsters might emerge from the mist or exist within it, but taking the priest's words to heart, John Wick shifts into combat readiness.

Recalling the night of his induction physical, John Wick's eyes narrow with a fiery determination.

"Let's begin."

As they observe the club's staff and workers rapidly departing in the parking lot, York waves his hand, signaling to start arming themselves, unconcerned about those leaving in haste. Their departure, in fact, eases his mind, sparing them from any burden or delay.

Their priority is not to gamble on the speed and spread of the mist, known to traverse states and engulf everything in its path instantly.

Armed, they prepare for the inevitable conflict, choosing the cz805bren for its sustained fire capacity, essential for their survival.

Though the club, likely affiliated with the military, houses even heavier weapons, like machine guns, their bulk and complexity make them less ideal for their situation.

The cz805bren stands out as the optimal choice for now.

However, this doesn't mean they'll forego heavier arms entirely. For York, already boasting formidable physical strength, the weight of such weapons is negligible.

"Father," Irene approaches with urgency, reporting the mist's rapid encroachment on the nearby town.

York pauses only momentarily before resuming his instructions, undeterred by the news. He orders Irene to secure the premises and assess their food supply, crucial for determining their next move.

Despite the unfolding chaos, York remains focused on the immediate needs: weaponry and sustenance, dismissing the outside world's reaction to the mist as ignorant curiosity.

The military might be the first to grasp the situation, but their response time is uncertain.

In this reality, unlike the predictable paths of films from his previous life, York relies solely on self-sufficiency, doubting external rescue efforts.

"Understood, Father," Irene responds, setting off to fulfill her tasks, leaving York and John Wick to continue their preparations.

With the mist and monsters approaching, York signals the readiness for combat, sharing a moment of grim determination with John Wick, who silently readies his weapon, embracing the looming battle.

As they equip themselves, York selects a Belgian FN Minimi light machine gun, surprised and pleased by the firepower it offers, ready to face whatever creatures await them outside.

With machine gun in hand, York is prepared for the onslaught, confidently handing the Minimi to John Wick and opting for an MK-48 machine gun for himself, ensuring they are armed for the inevitable encounter with the mist's monstrous inhabitants.

John Wick, an elite in his field, accepts the weapon, understanding the gravity of their situation and the sheer number of monsters they might face, bracing for the battle ahead.

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