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Amsterdamned

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
8.3K
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Huub Stapel and Monique van de Ven in Amsterdamned (1988)
BE GLAD YOU'RE AFRAID, IT MEANS YOU'RE STILL ALIVE.

A predator has surfaced from the canals of Amsterdam leaving a trail of gruesomely dismembered bodies in Dick MaasÂ’ high-octane, heart-stopping cult slasher-thriller.

As the victims pile up in a series of startling, violent, Jaws-style set pieces, a detective is assigned to hunt down the hidden killer before news of the carnage causes mass hysteria and hurts the tourist trade.

The masterful, clever & darkly witty direction of Dick Maas (Award winner of the prestigious, horror, Avoriaz Fantastic Festival) is mainstream enough to appeal to action thriller fans but also nasty enough to satisfy slasher aficionados ..

This edition includes an in-depth making-of by the Director himself, witnessing the filmÂ’s legendary boat chase and other amazing stunts (no CGI here!) which infuses the film with a sense of tangible danger - and indeed sent the filmÂ’s lead to hospital for 3 weeks after crashing his boat !

This rarely seen gem has attained a deserving cult status; originally cut by the BBFC, it is now presented as instructed by Dick Maas: uncut and in his original film format.

Special Features:

* “Making of” by Director Dick Maas
* English, USA & Dutch Theatrical Trailer
* Photo Gallery
* Shameless Trailer Park

Amsterdamned will be released by Shameless Screen Entertainment on October 22nd 2012
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A hard-boiled police detective sets out to capture a gruesome serial killer terrorizing the canals of Amsterdam.A hard-boiled police detective sets out to capture a gruesome serial killer terrorizing the canals of Amsterdam.A hard-boiled police detective sets out to capture a gruesome serial killer terrorizing the canals of Amsterdam.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
8.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Dick Maas
  • Writer
    • Dick Maas(script)
  • Stars
    • Huub Stapel
    • Monique van de Ven
    • Serge-Henri Valcke
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dick Maas
  • Writer
    • Dick Maas(script)
  • Stars
    • Huub Stapel
    • Monique van de Ven
    • Serge-Henri Valcke
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 67User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Amsterdamned
    Trailer 0:59
    Amsterdamned

    Photos85

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    Top cast

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    Huub Stapel
    Huub Stapel
    • Eric Visseras Eric Visser
    Monique van de Ven
    Monique van de Ven
    • Lauraas Laura
    Serge-Henri Valcke
    Serge-Henri Valcke
    • Vermeeras Vermeer
    Hidde Maas
    • Martin Ruysdaelas Martin Ruysdael
    Wim Zomer
    • John van Meegerenas John van Meegeren
    Tanneke Hartzuiker
    • Potteras Potter
    Lou Landré
    Lou Landré
    • Chefas Chef
    Tatum Dagelet
    • Anneke Visseras Anneke Visser
    Edwin Bakker
    • Willyas Willy
    Pieter Lutz
    Pieter Lutz
    • Skipperas Skipper
    Barbara Martijn
    • Prostituteas Prostitute
    Door van Boeckel
    • Maniacas Maniac
    • (as Door van Boekel)
    Simone Ettekoven
    • Salvation Army Soldieras Salvation Army Soldier
    Koos van der Knaap
    • Environmentalist #1as Environmentalist #1
    Pieter Loef
    • Environmentalist #2as Environmentalist #2
    Paul van Soest
    Paul van Soest
    • Manageras Manager
    Jules Croiset
    • Mayoras Mayor
    Helmert Woudenberg
    • Chief Commissioneras Chief Commissioner
    • Director
      • Dick Maas
    • Writer
      • Dick Maas(script)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    A mysterious diver hiding in Amsterdam's canal system embarks on a rampage of gruesome murders, terrifying city officials and leaving few clues for the city's best detective, who doesn't suspect that both his new girlfriend and twelve-year-old daughter may be closer than he is to finding the killer. —Blue Dragon <movies@sharyl.mailstop.com>
    • detective
    • murder
    • canal
    • diver
    • serial murder
    • 89 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The city is murder
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While most of the speedboat chase was shot in Amsterdam, some scenes were shot in the nearby city of Utrecht. These involve the part where both boats jump onto the quay and plow through the chairs and tables of a terrace. Such low-lying quays can not be found in Amsterdam, only in Utrecht.
    • Goofs
      The great chase-scene starts in Amsterdam, then suddenly leads through the Canals of Utrecht, and then back to Amsterdam again.
    • Quotes

      Vermeer: What do you think she meant when she said a huge black monster with giant claws?

      Eric Visser: I don't know, but I hope your mother-in-law has an alibi.

      Vermeer: UGH!

    • Alternate versions
      For the West German theatrical version as well as all subsequent VHS and DVD releases the demise of the killer was cut. Only in 2007 the uncut version was released by EuroVideo.
    • Connections
      Edited into Kameleon als schokkend doelwit (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Amsterdamned
      Music by C.L. Touber (uncredited)

      Lyrics by C.L. Touber (uncredited)

      Performed by by Monique Klemann and Suzanne Klemann as Loïs Lane

      Released by WEA Records No. 248.061.7

      (C) 1988 WEA Records / Loïs Lane Music / A Division of EMI Music Publ.

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The best (and only) Dutch action movie
    "Amsterdamned" is probably the only real Dutch action movie ever made. As such, it's also the best Dutch action movie ever made. When compared to standard Hollywood action movies, Amsterdamned falls somewhere in the middle: it's not a masterpiece, but it's not terrible either.

    The acting is usually terrible in Dutch movies, and this movie is no different. Monique v.d. Ven and Huub Stapel are fine, but the supporting cast is filled with a bunch of over-acting amateurs. Sound quality is poor too: I am from Holland and I often have trouble understanding what the people are saying. But the action sequences (and there are a lot of those) are surprisingly well done for Dutch standards. And fortunately, the movie doesn't take itself too seriously.

    All in all the action and humour make up for the occasionally terrible acting and somewhat flawed plot.

    **/2 out of **** stars
    helpful•19
    4
    • basrutten
    • Apr 24, 2002

    FAQ1

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Official site
      • DaaVeeDee - UK Distributor
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • Spanish
      • Mandarin
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Verfluchtes Amsterdam
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production company
      • First Floor Features
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $98,003
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,819
      • Nov 27, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $98,003
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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