The Abyss (Captioned)

An American nuclear submarine is mysteriously attacked by an unidentified vessel and when the crew of the submarine go deep into the ocean bed to investigate they find a force so powerful it threatens the future of humankind. Technically a masterpiece, with awesome set designs and special effects, and a chilling soundtrack, “The Abyss” is a terrifying movie. Directed by James Cameron (“Aliens”), “The Abyss” is an extravagantly mannerist example of the science-fiction genre in which the “dark force” is a mirror for the destructive powers which humans unleash on themselves.

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Credits

director

James Cameron

producer

Gale Anne Hurd

production company

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Duration

02:14:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1989

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303921

Language

English

Audience classification

MA

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Sea in motion pictures

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Underwater exploration

Closed captioning

Fantasy & Science Fiction

Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - United States

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Underwater exploration

Sound/audio

Captioned

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1989

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