The Fog (1980) - More Than Just a Ghost Story?

Alright, action junkies, let's talk old-school practical effects and atmosphere. I just re-watched "The Fog" (1980). I know, I know, not exactly explosions and car chases, but hear me out! It’s got this amazing old-school vibe and some seriously creepy moments, especially considering how low-budget it probably was. What I'm getting at is, could the fog itself be the killer? I mean, think about it - it's not just the ghosts, right? The fog seems almost… conscious. Remember when the gas station attendant gets attacked? The way things move inside the fog bank... It's like it's not just a visual effect, but something alive. Like a sentient miasma or something! And Father Malone finding that journal? It implies the town knew exactly what they were doing when they purposefully steered Blake's ship to its doom. The fog is like, the embodiment of their guilt coming back to haunt them, literally swallowing the town whole. I think Carpenter was hinting at more than just vengeful spirits. It's almost environmental, right? Like the ocean itself is pissed off and enacting revenge through this supernatural fog. Maybe Blake and his crew are ghosts, but I think the fog amplifies their power, or maybe it's got its own malevolent agenda. It's not so much 'ghosts kill people,' but 'the town's sins manifested as a killer fog.' Anyone else pick up on this or am I just going crazy waiting for the next 'Mission Impossible' to drop?! Anyway, that's my take. It's a good movie for late nights, the kind that lets your mind wander afterward about how it's all tied together. It's all practical effects too, no CGI to be seen. Gotta respect that!