Synopsis: Innovative, deep-ocean sci-fi action/thriller about submarine encountering undersea aliens. With its eye-popping effects, ever-increasing tension, this appeals to fans of mainstream action films and those seeking a more thought-provoking adventure.Note: Two-disc DVD contains both the 145-minute original theatrical version and the 171-minute Special Edition on separate discs.
There are 4 editions of this movie (including the current edition) in the current region (region 2)
There are 6 additional editions of this movie in other regions
Ability to access the screenplay and storyboards while watching the film
Disc 2:
"Under Pressure: Making The Abyss" documentary
"Making-Of" featurettes including:
"Motion Control Timelapse"
"Miniature Rear-Projection"
"Deepcore Timelapse"
"Videomatics Montage"
"Montana Bridge Flooding"
"Engine Room Flooding"
"Surface Shoot Montage"
"Crane Crash Shoot"
Special effects oscar reel
Multi-angles of "Pseudopod" sequence
3 Theatrical trailers
TV spots
Complete story treatment
Complete special edition screenplay
All 773 original storyboards
Cast & crew bios
Photo & artwork gallery
"The Abyss: In Depth" production notes including:
28 chapters of text on the writer/director and screenplay
The production team
The design team
The storyboarding process
Character development and casting
Costume design
Training for the production
Filming underwater
ROVs and video in The Abyss
A production chronology
The wave
Benthic Explorer
Cab Three
Deepcore2
Cab One
Pseudopod
Flatbed
Little Geek
U.S.S. Montana
NTI Scout
NTI Manta
Deep Suit
NTI Being
Big Geek
NTI Ark
Editing
Sound and music
Publicity advertising and marketing
The restoration
Closing commentary, acknowledgments and credits
DVD-ROM Content:
"Sonar Spy" interactive game
"Valve Control" interactive game
"ROV Pilot" interactive game
Collector's 12-page booklet
THX Certified
Add a Video Clip/Trailer
