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The Lift

1983Movie1 h 35 minR

HorrorThriller
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A gripping, tense horror movie about mystery and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Take the stairs, take the stairs. For God's sake, take the Stairs!!!

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.

Feels like

  • Dutch Thriller
  • Killer Elevator
  • Mystery & Suspense
  • Technological Horror
  • Claustrophobic Atmosphere
  • Paranormal Elements
  • Intriguing Premise
  • Social Commentary

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Dick Maas
Written by
Dick Maas
Produced by
Matthijs van Heijningen
Music by
Dick Maas

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 11, 1983 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
May 11, 1983
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Comedy
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Budget
$350,000
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lift?"

Questions about The Lift

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lift?

PrimeAMC+ShudderNight Flight+FawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Lift streams on Prime, AMC+, Shudder, and Night Flight+, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Lift worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.1).

Will The Lift make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Will The Lift scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is The Lift in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.