The Vanishing

Spoorloos

France, Netherlands

1988

106 Min

Color

1.66:1

English, French, Dutch

Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
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PROD Ann Lordon, George Sluizer

CAST Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna Ter Steege, Gwen Eckhaus, Bernadette Le Saché, Tania Latarjet, Lucille Glenn

ED Lin Friedman, George Sluizer

A young man begins an obsessive search for his girlfriend after she mysteriously disappears during their sunny vacation getaway. His three-year investigation draws the attention of her abductor, a seemingly mild-mannered professor who, in truth, harbors a diabolically clinical and calculating mind. When the kidnapper contacts the man and promises to reveal his lover’s fate, The Vanishing unfolds with intense precision, culminating in a genuinely chilling finale that has unnerved audiences around the world. —The Criterion Collection

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Poughkeepsie

20Feb12

A well structured and directed film, unraveling information at a methodical pace which allows us to get into the head of a sociopath. The film will leave you with an uneasy feeling.

The Dude

15Feb12

if not for its quirk in the middle, it would've been great

Eggiweggs

5Jan12

This was unlike any thriller I've ever seen. It's very bold and unconventional in its delivery of early giveaways that-- surprisingly-- do absolutely no damage to the everlasting suspense and uneasiness of the film's nonlinear narrative. Everything is extremely intense up until the chilling climax, which I wouldn't dare spoil!