everything you have heard about this movie is true.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Jay Craven's adaptation of Howard Frank Mosher's novel, "Disappearances", is an unusual, beautifully photographed (by Wolfgang Held, the same from the documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster" - small budget is not a big issue when there's real talent and passion involved) western-style adventure that deserves to be discovered.Kris Kristofferson has his finest hour as an actor playing Quebec Bill, a schemer who resorts to whiskey-smuggling with his son, Wild Bill (Charlie McDermott, "The Village"), in order to raise money to preserve his herd as winter approaches. They cross the border into Canadian wilderness, and embark on a wild, ghostly journey. Veteran, underrated Geneviève Bujold (Oscar nominee for "Anne of the Thousand Days"; "Dead Ringers") has a an important supporting role; the amazing character actor Luis Guzmán ("Magnolia", "Boogie Nights"), Gary Farmer ("Ghost Dog") and Lothaire Bluteau ("Jesus of Montréal", "Bent") are also part of the ensemble. "Disappearances" is an original, mysterious (the magical realism and metaphors make it refreshing and intriguing like a Terrence Malick flick on a cold day) film that doesn't fit in a single genre, for it dares to take a particular course and go all the way, faithful to its core. No apologies, Mr. Craven; your mission's accomplished, and everyone who experienced it with an open mind is satisfied. For those who didn't get it, well, it's their loss. Let them anticipate the next Michael Bay, and everyone's happy in their own shoes. 8/10 (a high rating for me).

Set in Vermont during the Prohabition, Quebec Bill(Kris Kristofferson)is desperate for cash after a freak lightning strike burns his barn full of hay. Despite the warnings from his mystical sister, Cordelia(Genevieve Bujold), he decides to go back to his old ways and hatches a plan to steal whiskey from a Canadian whiskey pirate. Quebec Bill and his 15-year old son Wild Bill(Charlie McDermott)along with farm hand Rat(William Sanderson)and Henry Coville(Gary Farmer), the senior Bill's brother-in-law, set out on a treacherous journey across the Vermont/Canadian border to steal twenty cases of whiskey. The trip proves to be unforgettable and a bit haunting. The cinematography is beautiful and the acting is very commendable. Also in the cast: Heather Rae, Luis Guzman and Lothaire Bluteau.

this film to me is the best craven film so far in his career. the actors are amazing with actors like Lothaire Blouteau, Genevieve Bujould, and the always funny Luis Guzman. i was blown away by the visual effects and the magic realism was complex but very interesting!! i recommmend this movie highly!VERY GOOD!!! i think Charlie McDermott did a great job as young wild bill Bohnone and Kris Kristofferson did his best acting in years as quebec bill bohnome! top notch Dare i say this movie is Oscar Worthy? YES i do! I think that Genevev Bujould should get best supporting actress, Charlie McDermott for best supporting actor, and Jay Craven as best director. this film really blew me away. i still am thinking about it which is the sign of a great movie!

I'm amazed by the comments posted about this film. God forbid a director make a simple attempt to create an environment that is not 100% realism. God forbid a director enter the world of the super-natural and surreal. I found Dissapearances a wonderful film, perhaps Craven's best, if you actually do a little work yourself. My favorite question about this film is, "Well gosh. What the hell does it mean?" It means whatever the hell you want it to! What about the owl? What about Bujold showing up at random times? What about this. What about that? My God, have we gotten become so moronic by viewing the films of Michael Bay that we NEED to be told what to think and feel? The film is an adventure. Sit back and try to figure it out. Kristofferson gives a fantastic performance as does Gary Farmer, who is the dry comedic relief of the show. The photography is excellent, maybe the best Craven has had since "Rivers" and the editing is perfect. Give this film a chance and if you don't get it the first time you see it (which I did not)watch it again. You will be pleasantly surprised.