The Vanishing

Release date: 1988-10-27

The Vanishing is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of a man’s desperate search for his missing girlfriend. After a romantic summer getaway to France, his beloved vanishes without a trace. He is left with no choice but to embark on an increasingly obsessive quest to find her.

The film is a gripping exploration of the depths of human emotion, as the man’s search for his missing love takes him to the brink of madness. He is driven by a powerful combination of love, guilt, and desperation, and his journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns.

The Vanishing is a suspenseful and thought-provoking film that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It is a powerful reminder of the lengths we will go to for the ones we love, and the power of hope in the face of despair.

If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers, The Vanishing is a must-see. It is similar in tone to films such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl, and Shutter Island. Each of these films explore the depths of human emotion and the power of obsession, and The Vanishing is no exception.

Director

George Sluizer

Genre

Mystery, Thriller

Writer

Tim Krabbé, George Sluizer

Cast

Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege

Awards

7 wins & 6 nominations

Rated

NR

Where to Watch

  • Criterion Channel

Ratings

sourcescore
imdb77
trakt74
tomatoes98
tomatoesaudience88
tmdb74
letterboxd80

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