Codec: HEVC / H.265 (76.2 Mb/s)
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
#English: FLAC 2.0
#English: FLAC 2.0 (Commentary by Film Editor Mark Goldblatt)
#English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (Commentary by Film Historian Russell Dyball)
#German: FLAC 2.0 (Commentary by Film Historians Marcus Stiglegger and Kai Naumann)
The 1980s marked the beginning of the classic horror era, producing many spectacular works that became cult classics, well-known and simply well-made. It cannot be said that ‘The Abyss’ is an incredibly popular film, but a remake was even made in 1996. Admittedly, it was much worse than the original.
Nevertheless, the film turned out to be amazing in every way. It has an interesting plot that builds atmosphere and tension from the very beginning. In the first twenty minutes, the viewer is already frightened by bloody scenes, sudden and unexpected moments, tense music, as well as delighted by beautiful cinematography, nudity, and a well-choreographed fight. The plot does not sag at all, but deepens each of the details described above. If there is nudity, it is from all angles and features attractive women in all their diversity. If there are murders, there are mutilated bodies, severed limbs, and a sea of cruelty and violence. If there are monsters, there is excellent makeup, great costumes, detailed examination of individual limbs and skin, and even a first-person view. Everything is at the highest level, accompanied by amazingly creepy music that chills you to the bone.
The cast plays incredibly realistically, from staged fights to screams of horror and romantic scenes. Despite the fact that the characters say goodbye to life one after another, the vast majority of them are incredibly vivid and memorable characters. The actors, who are good-looking and talented, present a fairly realistic picture of the events unfolding on screen, immersing the viewer in this world of horror.
This work can only be praised, as the film is essentially flawless. It is not stuffed with excessive youthfulness or glamour, and there is no trashiness whatsoever, despite the fact that one of the producers is Roger Corman, the father of trash cinema as a genre. The film is not oversaturated with humor or jokes; it is a completely serious horror film with an original story and remarkable visuals that showcase the best horror techniques in all their glory.
A worthy classic work in the horror genre, a must-see for all fans of 80s horror, monster movies, and fans of makeup and costumes, as the film is not spoiled by newfangled computer gimmicks and shows true cinematic mastery in all its diversity. A terrifying horror film with an excellent tense atmosphere, a superb work that is perfect in every way.