The Vanishing

"The Vanishing" is a psychological thriller that tells the haunting story of Rex and Saskia, a young couple on a road trip through France. During a pit stop at a gas station, Saskia mysteriously disappears without a trace, leaving Rex devastated and desperate to uncover the truth about what happened to her.

Years later, Rex is still haunted by Saskia's disappearance and becomes obsessed with finding answers. He becomes fixated on Raymond, a seemingly ordinary family man who becomes the prime suspect in Saskia's case. Determined to uncover the truth, Rex begins a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Raymond, infiltrating his life and uncovering disturbing secrets.

As one of the best kidnapping movies, "The Vanishing" is a gripping and chilling exploration of the human psyche, which showcases the lengths people will go to uncover the truth and the haunting effects of loss and obsession. Its atmospheric storytelling, intense performances, and shocking twists are the movie's best highlights, pushing audiences to question the true nature of evil and the fragility of our own sanity.

Release: 1988

Stars: Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%