Fog Island (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1945, Fog Island is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Terry O. Morse, running about 72 minutes. “STARTLING...The Amazing Tale Of A Fog Swept Place Of Terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Leo, a former convict, is living in seclusion on an island with his step-daughter, the daughter of his late wife. Leo was framed by a group of former business associates, and he also suspects that one of them killed his wife. He has invited the group to his island, tempting them by hinting about a hidden fortune, and he has installed a number of traps and secret passages in his home. He is aided in his efforts by a former cell-mate who holds a grudge against the same persons. When everyone arrives, the atmosphere of mutual suspicion and the thick fog that covers the island promise a tense and hazardous weekend for everyone.
Who’s in it. Fog Island stars George Zucco as Leo Grainger, Lionel Atwill as Alec Ritchfield, Jerome Cowan as John Kavanaugh and Sharon Douglas as Gail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Fog Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fog Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fog Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fog Island (1945)?
- In US, Fog Island is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fog Island worth watching?
- Fog Island holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fog Island?
- Fog Island stars George Zucco, Lionel Atwill, Jerome Cowan, Sharon Douglas and Veda Ann Borg.
- When was Fog Island released?
- Fog Island was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.
