The only film where drowning actors sued for emotional trauma—and kept working.
Documentary about the challenging making of the sci-fi film "The Abyss" , with commentary by various actors and crew, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage of the actual shooting of the film.
Practical Effects
Underwater nuclear set that nearly killed everyone.
Direction
Cameron's screaming matches in diving gear.
Editing
Raw footage reveals barely-controlled chaos.
Director
Ed W. Marsh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cast and crew nicknamed Cameron 'Mij' (Jim backwards) because he became so tyrannical he seemed like his evil twin.
The 'breathing fluid' rat scene used real fluorocarbon liquid; the rat survived but the crew's trust in Cameron did not.
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