10 Unexpected Horror Movie Survivors

10. The Mother - The Mist

As far as Stephen King adaptations go, The Mist is one that stands tall as "pretty decent". It told the story of a collection of people seeking refuge in a supermarket from a terrifying mist that engulfed their town and brought with it some terrifying beasties.

This character was so destined for the chopping block that she didn't even get a name. Her fate seemed set after she left the safety of the grocery store and ventured out into the titular mist to find her kids. Anyone used to horror knew the drill here; she was D, to the E, to the A, to the D! But, then, that ending came along.

If you don't already know The Mist's gruelling ending, then you're in for a doozy. It showed as the protagonist, his kid, and a few survivors decided their situation was hopeless. Rather than being eaten by monsters, the hero decided to use a gun to end their suffering, but just after this happened, the mist cleared, and out popped this lady, kids in hand, having survived the whole ordeal and brought the cavalry to help.

Oh, dear, god, so not only did she become an unexpected survivor, but she also became the catalyst for one of horror's bleakest finales.