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Release Year1983
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageDutch
CertificationR
GenresHorror, Thriller, Comedy
Votes198
DirectorDick Maas
WritersDick Maas
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Lift
About The Lift
A lift technician finds himself drawn into a web of mystery and peril as he investigates the perplexing deadly accidents occurring in the elevators of a new office building.
Directed by Dick Maas, The Lift leans on a strong ensemble — Huub Stapel, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Josine van Dalsum — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1983.
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