The Vanishing

George Sluizer19881h 47mMystery, Thriller, Horror

Why we chose it

This cult film helped shape the modern thriller, and Kubrick called it the most terrifying he had ever seen. When Saskia goes into a petrol station for drinks and never comes back, Rex spends three years searching for her, and the man responsible turns out to be entirely ordinary.

Synopsis

Rex and Saskia, head over heels in love, are driving off on holiday when they pull in at a busy petrol station, and Saskia goes in for drinks. She never comes back. Three years on, Rex is still looking for her everywhere, until a postcard arrives from a man who knows what happened to her.

Information

Director
Cast
Also known as
Spoorloos
Production year
1988
Decade
1980s
Duration
1h 47m
Language
Dutch, French, English
Country
Netherlands, France
Subtitles
Greek, Polish
Age rating
Κ-15

European Film Awards

Best Supporting Actress

1988

What others say

4.0
495 reviews

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