Denise is a minor antagonist in The Mist.
Biography[]
Denise is a resident of Bridgton, Maine. is among the patrons trapped in the Grocery Store when the Mist appears and engulfs the town outside. She is shy, very easily scared, and is extremely terrified of what is happening outside.
She is seen listening to Mrs. Carmody's preaching throughout the first day of the phenomenon, suggesting that during that time, Mrs. Carmody has already at least gained her attention. On the first night of the phenomenon, after Scorpion-Flies and Pterobuzzards break into the store, the woman points out to David Drayton that Mrs. Carmody had predicted that the creatures would come at night and kill someone, and becomes a follower of her, believing that she provides sanctuary.
She also becomes very close to Mrs. Carmody, follows her wherever she goes, and, like Jim and another patron, is one of her most loyal and dedicated followers. She fully supports Mrs. Carmody's actions and is always right beside her.
When Mrs. Carmody's followers attempt to sacrifice Billy and Amanda, she cheers on them until Ollie shoots Mrs. Carmody, upon which the horrified woman screams and hides behind a checkout counter, then gasps in horror after Mrs. Carmody is killed.
She is very briefly seen watching David's group drive off with a guilty and worried look on her face. She was rescued from the market and is very briefly glimpsed aboard one of the rescue trucks at the end.
Trivia[]
- Although her name is not revealed in the movie and she is credited as Terrified Woman, her name was listed in the early stages of filming, she was named Denise in the cast list.
- Actress Kim Wall was originally supposed to portray the unnamed woman, while Melissa McBride was supposed to portray Denise. Both roles were eventually switched for unknown reasons.