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The Abyss

1988Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

The Inquisition is in full swing in 16th century Flanders. Wanted for his dissident writings, the alchemist doctor Zeno has been wandering Europe under an assumed name for twenty years.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

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  • You want fast pacing
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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
André Delvaux
Written by
Marguerite Yourcenar, André Delvaux
Produced by
Philippe Dussart, Jean-Claude Batz
Music by
Frédéric Devreese

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Facts

May 13, 1988 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 13, 1988
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

What Happened to the Mouse?, Back from the Dead, Lampshade Hanging +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Abyss worth watching?"

Questions about The Abyss

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Abyss worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.9).

Can I half-watch The Abyss?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching The Abyss?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Abyss in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The Abyss use?

What Happened to the Mouse?Back from the DeadLampshade HangingDo Not Call Me "Paul"Relationship-Salvaging DisasterBrick JokeResurrection GambitHand WaveHint DroppingSay My NameThe Big BoardMaking a Splashand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 tropes for it, including What Happened to the Mouse?, Back from the Dead, and Lampshade Hanging.