The Vanishing (1988)

The Vanishing (1988)
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Based on Time Krabbe's The Golden Egg, The Vanishing is a deeply disturbing psychological thriller about a young man's search for his girlfriend after she disappears at a rest stop during a short trip. Over the course of three years, the man obsessively searches for her, using his spare time to put up posters and leave handbills, hoping that someone will give him a clue to the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The kidnapper, having watched the man for some time, is intrigued by his increasing obsession and finally contacts him. He then gives the man the opportunity to learn firsthand of his girlfriend's fate. The film, frightening and moving with a chilling conclusion, is a small masterpiece as director George Sluizer confronts and examines the true nature of evil and obsession. Sluizer remade The Vanishing in an American version four years after the release of the original Dutch film, inexplicably changing the shocking ending which gave the original film such power. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

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Starring:
Bernard-Pierre DonnadieuGene Bervoets, (more)
Director(s):
George Sluizer
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Vanishing

Based on Time Krabbe's The Golden Egg, The Vanishing is a deeply disturbing psychological thriller about a young man's search for his girlfriend after she disappears at a rest stop during a short trip. Over the course of three years, the man obsessively searches for her, using his spare time to put up posters and leave handbills, hoping that someone will give him a clue to the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The kidnapper, having watched the man for some time, is intrigued by his increasing obsession and finally contacts him. He then gives the man the opportunity to learn firsthand of his girlfriend's fate. The film, frightening and moving with a chilling conclusion, is a small masterpiece as director George Sluizer confronts and examines the true nature of evil and obsession. Sluizer remade The Vanishing in an American version four years after the release of the original Dutch film, inexplicably changing the shocking ending which gave the original film such power. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
George Sluizer
Writer(s):
George SluizerTim Krabbe
Producer(s):
George SluizerAnne Lordon
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR(Not For Children, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
The Vanishing Awards:
  • 1988 - European Film Academy - Best Supporting Actress
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Frank K.

This is one of those films that has the potential to stay with you forever. If you've never seen this film (or the Hollywood remake director George Sluizer made of his own film with a cop-out Hollywood ending) you're in for a treat. This is truly suspenseful film with a 'nightmare' ending that you'll never forget. The performances are extremely good and the film moves at quite a clip. For those of you who have a problem with subtitles, this is not a film for you.

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Addrienne W.

If you're prone to night terrors, you might want to watch something else. This is how suspense thrillers should be made, it's a staple; a film that will resonate and terrify me forever.

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Thomas W.

Interesting movie. It's a suspense film involving a kidnapping, but we find out early on who the kidnapper is. The suspense is in finding out what happened; we share the curiosity of the main character. The ending completely works for me.

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