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The shoot was an "endurance test" where the line between acting and genuine terror often blurred. No Cutting Edge But His Own - Journal - Metrograph

: The water was heavily over-chlorinated to prevent algae growth, causing the crew’s hair to turn white or green and leading to chronic skin and ear infections. Near-Death Incidents and Actor Trauma Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'

To achieve realistic underwater shots without relying on CGI, Cameron converted an in Gaffney, South Carolina, into the world's largest underwater film set. The shoot was an "endurance test" where the