Frantic

Frantic (1988)★ 7.0/10

R · US · 120 min · February 19, 1988

  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Written by: Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach, Robert Towne, Jeff Gross

A doctor’s wife vanishes in Paris, and he must search the city’s dark underworld to find her.

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SSitAflyAugust 25, 2025
The suspense is expertly crafted in the first half, reminiscent of Hitchcock. The narrative keeps you guessing for a long time even after the credits roll, which is no small feat. Unfortunately, the finale doesn’t quite land and feels like a missed opportunity.
DDuane_ChambersAugust 25, 2025
This is a gripping thriller that hooks you right from the start. A woman vanishes without explanation, and the mystery deepens as we realize she and her husband are just an ordinary couple, making her disappearance all the more baffling. That sense of disorientation is what keeps us so engaged.

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