
Into the Abyss
A gaze into the abyss of the human soul.
Directed by Werner Herzog
Produced by Creative Differences, Skellig Rock
A meditative, philosophically rigorous documentary that uses intimate interviews with death row inmates to probe mortality, meaning, and the nature of human evil.
We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals, their stories, their crimes.
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Is Into the Abyss sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is Into the Abyss easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Into the Abyss end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Into the Abyss scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Into the Abyss violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Into the Abyss
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Into the Abyss
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Into the Abyss, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Into the Abyss, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Into the Abyss, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































