The Lift (1983)

In the heart of a newly constructed office building, an elevator begins to take on a life of its own. It transforms from a benign mode of transportation to a ruthless trap, exhibiting unpredictable behaviors that range from confining party-goers and threatening them with suffocation, to the gruesome decapitation of a security guard. Felix Adelaar, a diligent technician from the lift company, finds himself embroiled in a chilling mystery. Despite his expertise, the elevator's circuitry reveals no discernible faults, leaving Felix both perplexed and alarmed by the inexplicable series of deadly accidents. His curiosity piqued, Felix defies his superiors' orders for a leave of absence and embarks on an unsanctioned investigation. Joined by a tenacious reporter, they dig deep into the dealings of the lift company's enigmatic electronics partner, Rising Sun Electronics. Their probing questions and relentless pursuit of truth lead them to a seasoned professor, whose distressing revelations suggest a sinister plot. The duo becomes entangled in a web of clandestine experiments, involving microchips that appear to be at the heart of the elevator's erratic behavior. As they peel back the layers of deceit, the stakes rise, and Felix must confront the malevolent force that lurks within the lift. In 'The Lift', what begins as a routine check-up of malfunctioning machinery soon spirals into a dark exploration of technology's sinister potential, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats, questioning the trust we place in the machines that surround us.

The Lift is a fantasy movie featuring Huub Stapel.

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