Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege, Gwen Eckhaus, Pierre Forget
1988-10-27
Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation when they stop at a busy service station. Saskia is abducted in broad daylight and three years pass with no answers or closure surrounding her disappearance. Rex has nearly given up all hope when he suddenly begins receiving letters from her abductor.
This psychological thriller left me cold in the best possible way. Unlike the slick Hollywood versions, this Dutch film retains a raw, unsettling edge that stays with you long after the screen goes dark. Caan's stoic performance grounds the film in a palpable sense of dread. It's a stark reminder of how thin the line is between reality and the cinematic representation of it. A chilling piece of work.
