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Movie Info

Release Date: October 27, 1988
Runtime: 106 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Thriller Mystery
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Original Language: Dutch
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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96%
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7.4/10
TMDB
790 votes
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7.6/10
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54,739 votes
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The Vanishing

1988

"Some secrets are better left undiscovered."

Also known as: πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: The Vanishing - Spurlos verschwunden? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: A Desaparecida? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: ア・バニシング-梈倱-? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: Π˜ΡΡ‡Π΅Π·Π½ΠΎΠ²Π΅Π½ΠΈΠ΅? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: DispariΘ›ia All international titles (7) →
Thriller Mystery 106 min 7.6/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Cast of The Vanishing

Gwen Eckhaus as Lieneke in The Vanishing
Gwen Eckhaus
Lieneke
Pierre Forget as Farmer Laurent in The Vanishing
Pierre Forget
Farmer Laurent

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Keywords

#loss of loved one 118 #kidnapping 61 #missing person 29 #curious 22 #disappearance 19 #mysterious disappearance 3 #roadhouse 2 #search for wife 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Vanishing

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  • The film was shot on location in the Netherlands, with several scenes filmed at real service stations to enhance the authenticity of the abduction scenario.

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  • Director George Sluizer insisted on a realistic portrayal of the psychological tension, which led to a unique filming style that focused heavily on the characters' internal struggles.

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  • During the casting process, the role of Saskia was originally offered to other actresses before Johanna ter Steege was chosen, bringing a compelling depth to the character.

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  • The film's chilling score was composed by B. D. Wong, whose minimalist approach heightens the suspense and emotional weight of the narrative.

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  • The Vanishing has been noted for its influence on the psychological thriller genre, inspiring later films that explore themes of obsession and the unknown.

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