The Lift
Seen it?1983 | 95 min | Horror, Thriller, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dick Maas
- Huub StapelFelix Adelaar
- Willeke van AmmelrooyMieke de Beer
- Josine van DalsumSaskia Adelaar
- Liz SnoijinkVrouw in Lift
- Wiske SterringaVrouw in Lift
- Huib BroosMan in Lift
- Pieter LutzMan in Lift
- Johan HoboOber
- Dick SchefferGérant
- Matthias MaatOber