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Into the Abyss 2011

Filmmaker Werner Herzog explores the complexities of capital punishment in Texas through intimate conversations with death row inmates, the families of victims, and those involved in the legal process. The documentary delves into a triple homicide case, examining the profound questions surrounding mortality, guilt, and redemption. Herzog’s exploration provides a stark and unsettling look into the human condition and the finality of death.

Filmmaker Werner Herzog explores the complexities of capital punishment in Texas through intimate conversations with death row inmates, the families of victims, and those involved in the legal process. The documentary delves into a triple homicide case, examining the profound questions surrounding mortality, guilt, and redemption. Herzog’s exploration provides a stark and unsettling look into the human condition and the finality of death.

Does Into the Abyss have end credit scenes?

No!

Into the Abyss does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Into the Abyss

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Metacritic

74

Metascore

7.4

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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92%

TOMATOMETER

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76%

User Score

IMDb

7.3 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

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User Score

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Cars Featured in Into the Abyss

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Volkswagen

1999

Jetta A4 Typ 1J

Volkswagen

2006

New Beetle Typ 1C

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