The Vanishing details
| Format: | 15 DVD |
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| Starring: | Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Johanna Ter Steege, Gwen Eckhaus, Gene Bervoets |
| Director: | George Sluizer |
| Genres: | Thriller - General, World Cinema - French |
| Studio: | NOUVEAUX PICTURES |
| Original title | Spoorloos |
| Collections: | 100 Horror Films, 100 Top Thrillers, Netherlands vs Denmark |
| Name | Discs | |
|---|---|---|
The Vanishing |
15 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 42 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 01 Jun 2002 |
| Main languages: | French, Dutch |
| Subtitles: | English |
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Avoid the American version, get this
By DB from London , 08 Jul 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
If anyone tells you the American version is better than this original, hit them repeatedly with a half-defrosted pizza until they retract their comments, thus saving them from a misguided life.
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(95)Gripping, unusual thriller
By Kboy (10 reviews) from Bristol , 06 Jan 2013Despite the visuals being somewhat dated, this is a tense thriller that stands the test of time. I defy anyone not to find both the initial setup and final act profoundly disturbing.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Nothing exciting
By Epona (90 reviews) from Britain , 20 Oct 2012I'm not sure why so many people seem to rate this highly. It's quite dull. The ending isn't anything original. The characters are rather one-dimensional. The way it's shot isn't anything to write home about - it reminded me of a tv movie or an episode of bergerac. I feel a bit cheated of the last couple of hours. I'd give it a wide berth if I were you. And if the american version isn't as good...- Was this review helpful to you?
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grisly schemes win
By juradino (811 reviews) from London , 08 May 2012Graphic designer's girlfriend disappears when they stop at gas station. He spends 3 years in turmoil tormented by loss of her and mystery. Then he begins to see light at end of tunnel so to speak. American remake had sort of happy ending. Nothing of such in this original. If you have seen any Belgian films you will know what I mean. Hitchcock meets Poe. Psychological. Template for numerous noughties horrors. Teachers have diabolical minds.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Excellent films
By a customer from Glasgow, Scotland , 03 Mar 2012a film for true film fans who possess the ability either to understand Spanish or the ability to read and watch a film at the same time, this film is a true classic with a horrible, twisted and nasty ending which I very much enjoyed and goes against the grain of so many Hollywood happy endings- Was this review helpful to you?
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You would never guess the ending
By Spratters (2 reviews) , 20 Dec 2011The relatively slow and detailed progression of the story only serves to maximize the shock of the completely unexpected conclusion.- Was this review helpful to you?
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