The Vanishing

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The Vanishing

R

2019

1h 47m

Mystery & Thriller

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Three lighthouse keepers arrive on an isolated island off the Scottish coast and find an object that becomes the catalyst to a struggle for survival as they are overcome by greed and paranoia.

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Suspenseful atmosphere, an evocative setting, and a strong cast keep audiences invested throughout The Vanishing's patient approach to unraveling its mystery.

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (LAist)

Sep 13, 2019

A nice little thriller to warm you up on the weekend.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

Apr 2, 2019

A well organized thriller that just ratcheted up tension in the right way.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Apr 2, 2019

4/5

The ending is savage, but the real surprise is in the performance of Butler.

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Jim Ross

TAKE ONE Magazine

Feb 13, 2020

THE VANISHING is an effective thriller, featuring well-pitched performances from the leads, an appropriately lean script, and probably the first ever instance of Chekhov's Crab Rope.

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Steven Sheehan

The Digital Fix

Feb 6, 2020

7/10

Confident direction, a strong cast and an intense setting turn this into an extremely watchable thriller.

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Javier Perez

Cine Premiere

Dec 11, 2019

3/5

The Vanishing leaves several loose ends that end up making the story not completely rounded. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 4, 2026

The Vanishing is a *3* star Movie!

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B P

@Bradster69 Sep 16, 2026

Not Bad, but Not My Favorite

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David B.

@RT14283473 Mar 9, 2026

Dullsville!!!!!!!!!!

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leez e

@RT11959077 Sep 13, 2025

beautiful, well-paced thriller that tugs at the brain and heart strings, and adds perspective to the human condition with money. Get ready to get into this one, it's slow on the surface but fruitful underneath.

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Samantha W

@RT27691508 Jul 13, 2025

This a very lovely looking film with a solid cast, but the film drags and ultimately, is kinda boring.

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Blade R

@RT25895940 Apr 18, 2025

The Shining, except in a Lighthouse. Weird things happen when you put grown men on an isolated island, tending a lighthouse. Lots of dark clues leading up to the violent climax. Reminded me of the 'Lighthouse' film with Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattison. My favorite scene is in the opening, the perfect Nautical character: Double-breasted blue peacoat with brass buttons, Captain's hat, beard, smoking a pipe.

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Synopsis

Three lighthouse keepers arrive on an isolated island off the Scottish coast and find an object that becomes the catalyst to a struggle for survival as they are overcome by greed and paranoia.

Director: Kristoffer Nyholm
Producer: Andy Evans, Ade Shannon, Sean Marley
Screenwriter: Joe Bone, Celyn Jones
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Cross Creek Pictures, Saban Films, G-BASE
Rating: R (Violence and Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 4, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 4, 2019
Runtime: 1h 47m

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