Into the Abyss (2011)
Reference View | Change View
- PG-13
- 1h 47min
- Documentary, Crime
- 20 Jan 2012 (Canada)
- Movie
Conversations with death row inmate Michael Perry and those affected by his crime serve as an examination of why people - and the state - kill.
Director:
Writer:
Awards:
- 2 wins & 13 nominations.
- See more »
Reviews:
Photos and Videos
Cast
| Werner Herzog | ... |
Self - Narrator (voice)
|
|
 |
Richard Lopez | ... |
Self - Death House Chaplin
(as The Reverend Richard Lopez)
|
| Michael Perry | ... |
Self - Death Row Inmate
(as Michael James Perry)
|
|
| Damon Hall | ... |
Self - Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
|
|
| Lisa Stolter-Balloun | ... |
Self - Daughter and Sister to Victims
|
|
|
|
Charles Richardson | ... |
Self - Older Brother of Jeremy
|
| Jason Burkett | ... |
Self - Convicted Murderer
|
|
| Jared Talbert | ... |
Self - Citizen of Conroe Texas
|
|
|
|
Amanda West | ... |
Self - Former Bartender
|
| Delbert Burkett | ... |
Self - Jason Burkett's Father
|
|
| Melyssa Thompson-Burkett | ... |
Self - Jason Burkett's Wife
(as Melyssa Burkett)
|
|
| Fred Allen | ... |
Self - Former Captain pf Death House Team
|
|
Directed by
| Werner Herzog | ||
Written by
| Werner Herzog | ... | (writer) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Randall M. Boyd | ... | supervising producer: post-production (as Randall Boyd) |
| Amy Briamonte | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Erickson | ... | coordinating producer |
| Dave Harding | ... | executive producer |
| Werner Herzog | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Nick Huntley | ... | executive producer |
| Sara Kozak | ... | executive producer: Investigation Discovery |
| Erik Nelson | ... | producer |
| Henry Schleiff | ... | executive producer: Investigation Discovery |
| André Singer | ... | executive producer: Spring Films and Werner Herzog Film (as Andre Singer) |
| Lucki Stipetic | ... | executive producer: Spring Films and Werner Herzog Film |
Music by
| Mark De Gli Antoni | ... | (as Mark DeGli Antoni) |
Cinematography by
| Peter Zeitlinger | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Joe Bini | ||
Editorial Department
| Reza Amidi | ... | digital intermediate conformist |
| Alex Bushe | ... | assistant editor |
| Sheri Eisenberg | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Michael V. Fernandez | ... | dcp technical supervisor |
| Bernie Leinfelder | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Gareth Molan | ... | trailer editor |
| Jason Saulog | ... | digital intermediate conformist |
| Morning Star Schott | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Colin Hatton | ... | editorial assistant (uncredited) |
| Mathieu Reid | ... | color timer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jeff Duncan | ... | sound |
| Randy Foster | ... | sound |
| Michael Klinger | ... | sound mixer: post-production, Tree Falls Post (as Mike Klinger) |
| Michael Lile | ... | sound |
| Al McGuire | ... | sound |
| Steve Osmon | ... | sound |
| Eric Spitzer | ... | sound |
| Grant Waters | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Don Friedell | ... | additional camera (as Don Fridel) |
| Jerry Hattan | ... | additional camera |
| Kevin O'Brien | ... | additional camera |
| Dave Roberson | ... | additional camera |
| Erik Söllner | ... | assistant camera (as Erik Soellner) |
| Jake Wilganowski | ... | additional camera |
Music Department
| Peter Beck | ... | musician: winds |
| Joe Bini | ... | music editor |
| David Byrne | ... | musician: guitar |
| Mark De Gli Antoni | ... | musician: keyboards, percussion (as Mark DeGli Antoni) |
| Lisa Germano | ... | musician: violins |
| Sebastian Steinberg | ... | musician: guitars, contra bass |
| Colin Stevens | ... | musician: instrument design |
Additional Crew
| Dylan Avery | ... | production assistant |
| Sisi Cronin | ... | publicist: uk |
| Bill Hayes | ... | accountant |
| Hong La | ... | accountant |
| Anna Miralis | ... | commissioning editor: More 4 |
| Hamish Mykura | ... | commissioning editor: More 4 |
| Henry Schleiff | ... | production assistant |
| Cynthia Shapiro | ... | business affairs |
| Olivia Ward | ... | client services: digital intermediate |
| Huma Khan | ... | legal post production (uncredited) |
| Dieu Pham | ... | special titles (uncredited) |
| Marc H. Simon | ... | legal counsel (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Robert C. Bailey | ... | special thanks (as Bob Bailey) |
| Maya Hawke | ... | special thanks |
| Nick N. Raslan | ... | special thanks (as Nick Raslan) |
| Charles Richardson | ... | dedicatee |
| Lisa Stolter-Balloun | ... | dedicatee |
Production Companies
- Creative Differences Productions
- Skellig Rock
- Spring Films (in association with)
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion (in association with)
- Investigation Discovery (in collaboration with)
- More4 (in collaboration with)
- Revolver Entertainment (in collaboration with)
Distributors
- IFC Films (2011) (United States) (theatrical)
- Sundance Selects (2011) (United States) (theatrical)
- Why Not Productions (2012) (France) (theatrical)
- Cineama (2013) (Italy) (video)
- Mongrel Media (2012) (Canada) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cowans, DeBates, Abrahams & Sheppard (legal counsel)
- Sony ColorWorks (digital intermediate colorist)
- Tree Falls Post (post-production sound mixing)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Into the abyss explores a triple murder which occurred in the small Texas City of Conroe in 2001. Michael Perry and Jason Burkett, under the influence of alcohol and drugs, murdered a middle-aged housewife; they then gunned down her stepson and his friend. The film features Conversations with the two inmates and those affected by their crime. Unlike many of the films that deal with crimes, into the abyss isn't concerned with figuring out exactly what happened, but rather serves as an examination of why people - and the state - kill. Written by Brad |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $47,559, 13 Nov 2011 |
Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #2.17 (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | End Credits and Incidental Music See more » |
| Quotes |
Fred Allen:
Hold still and watch the birds. Once you get up into your life like that, and once you feel good about your life, you do start watching what the birds do. What the doves are doing. Like the hummingbirds. Why are there so many of them. See more » |