The Vanishing

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Kyle M The best approach is blindness, only know that it’s a psychological thriller that irrationally dissects a maddening reason. But if you’re one of those when the film entered your radar by reading about is twist, then [separate] expectations would criticize the structural buildup to not take a more horrific turn to a similar circumstance. Though the film lost itself in age, it remains effectively haunting with a fine screenplay well executed with a level mind. (B) Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review Wayne K Often referred to as one of the scariest films of all time, The Vanishing isn’t what you’d call a conventional scary film. Its not even really a horror, more of a psychological thriller about a man who’s wife has gone missing, and all the trauma and heartbreak that entails. It’s interesting in the perspective we see the case through, because unlike typical kidnapping stories where we spend the majority of time with either the victim or their loved ones, here we get a lot of time with the kidnapper himself. This has the effect of humanising him and, in a freaky way, getting us to see the events from his viewpoint. He’s not some snarly madman who constantly taunts the kidnappee, he’s a fairly ordinary family man who’s determined to commit a despicable act simply to prove something to himself. People have heaped praise on the ending, and while I certainly wasn’t left chilled to my bones by it, the lack of closure and finality, as well as how our protagonist got himself into that situation in the first pace, is what really sets it apart. Much like Funny Games, the director of this film took it upon himself to direct an American live action remake. I haven’t seen it yet so I cant pass judgement, but I’ll be very surprised if it managed to capture the same subtle terror and dread of its European predecessor. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/09/25 Full Review Oscar J Throughout the movie, but especially while watching the last 20 minutes or so, I anticipated the ending but hoped I was mistaken. I was not. Then again, what did I expect: when a sadist meets a masochist, do they drink champagne and toast to good times? Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/12/25 Full Review Abc D Das ist einer der Filme die man sich in Ruhe anschauen sollte aber dann vergisst man ihn nie. Ich habe noch lange über die einzelnen Szenen nachgedacht, der Film ist einfach furchtbar - im positiven Sinne. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/25 Full Review Ian H Chilling. A slow burner but most of the horror is barely revealed. Grim and disturbing Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/25 Full Review Laurian D Pretty well made film, but the ending is frustratingly terrible, especially because the reactions and choices of the main character aren't plausible. I kept reading here about how plausible it all is. Honestly, I don't feel the same at all. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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