Synopsis
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.
The Lift (1983) is a 1h 35min horror feature film by Dick Maas. A lift technician finds himself drawn into a web of mystery and peril as he investigates the perplexing deadly accide... Selected for Romford Horror Festival (2025).
Key facts
Original language
Dutch
First release
May 11, 1983
Home video distributors
Media Home Entertainment (United States), Cinematheque Collection (United States)
Setting
Netherlands
Filming locations
Amstelveen
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Romford Horror Festival 2025
- Montevideo Fantástico 16 2023 - Homenajes: 40 años de "El Ascensor"
- Abertoir Horror Festival 2021 - Features
- Avoriaz International Fantastic Film Festival 1984 generic
- Nederlands Film Festival 1983 generic
Titles
| Québec French title | L'Ascenseur | |
| Alternate title | The Lift | |
| Alternate title | Goin' Up |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Media Home Entertainment (cat. no. M 805) | 1986, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Cinematheque Collection (cat. no. CC 5051) | 1988, United States, slipcase |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1986 M 805 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1988 CC 5051 |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
