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Amsterdamned

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
9.9K
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Huub Stapel 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 Maas’ 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 film’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 film’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.

  • Director
    • Dick Maas
  • Writer
    • Dick Maas
  • Stars
    • Huub Stapel
    • Monique van de Ven
    • Serge-Henri Valcke
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    9.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dick Maas
    • Writer
      • Dick Maas
    • Stars
      • Huub Stapel
      • Monique van de Ven
      • Serge-Henri Valcke
    • 78User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Huub Stapel
    Huub Stapel
    • Eric Visser
    Monique van de Ven
    Monique van de Ven
    • Laura
    Serge-Henri Valcke
    Serge-Henri Valcke
    • Vermeer
    Hidde Maas
    • Martin Ruysdael
    Wim Zomer
    • John van Meegeren
    Tanneke Hartzuiker
    • Potter
    Lou Landré
    Lou Landré
    • Chef
    • (as Lou Landre)
    Tatum Dagelet
    Tatum Dagelet
    • Anneke Visser
    Edwin Bakker
    • Willy
    Pieter Lutz
    Pieter Lutz
    • Skipper
    Barbara Martijn
    • Prostitute
    Door van Boeckel
    Door van Boeckel
    • Maniac
    • (as Door van Boekel)
    Simone Ettekoven
    • Salvation Army Soldier
    Koos van der Knaap
    Koos van der Knaap
    • Environmentalist #1
    Pieter Loef
    • Environmentalist #2
    Paul van Soest
    Paul van Soest
    • Manager
    Jules Croiset
    • Mayor
    Helmert Woudenberg
    Helmert Woudenberg
    • Chief Commissioner
    • Director
      • Dick Maas
    • Writer
      • Dick Maas
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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
      When the old man that lives on the barge loads the shotgun, you can see that the primers on the shells have indentation marks in their centers, signifying they have already been fired.
    • 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 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 reviews78

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    Excellent Dutch thriller

    The first time I saw this film was when I was 16, when they released the film in the U.S. At the time, I was a more or less a huge horror fan, so I decided to check it out. This film was awesome in terms of stunts and camerawork. The plot is somewhat typical of a serial killer/slasher film, but give Dick Maas credit. He did a splendid job with this film. I caught the film on TV last year and taped it. Every chance I get, I'll pop in it and watch the film. Kudos to Dick Maas and his team.
    • AlbertV79
    • Jun 8, 2000
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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
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $98,003
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,819
      • Nov 27, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $98,003
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    Tech 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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