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Amsterdamned (DVD)

Huub Stapel (Actor), Monique Van De Ven (Actor) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Huub Stapel, Monique Van De Ven, Serve-Henri Valcke, Tanneke Hartzuiker
  • Format: Dolby, PAL
  • Language: Dutch
  • Subtitles: English
  • Dubbed: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Nouveaux Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 28 Sep 2009
  • Run Time: 108 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B002HXX0NW
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 73,761 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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There is a serial killer at bay in Amsterdam's canal network and the race is on to stop him before mass hysteria grips the nation. Dick Maas's cult slasher movie starts as it means to go on when the predator leaves the protective habitat of the dark canal to claim his first victim before dragging her back into a watery grave. The mayor is desperate for an end to the mayhem as it becomes clear that the killer could strike at any time, and Detective Eric Visser is given the task of finding the murderer. Amsterdamned became a cult thriller classic on its original release and has stood the test of time with its great action sequences, including an unforgettable speedboat chase along the city's narrow canals, evidence of the high production values and the masterful, clever and dark witty direction of Dick Mass.

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Dutch ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, Trailer(s), Uncut, SYNOPSIS: ***ATTENTION***Dutch audio with English subtitles or English dubbed audio***When the brutally mutilated body of a hooker is discovered suspended from a bridge in the heart of Amsterdam's popular tourist district the city's police fear the worst. Within days further murders confirm their suspicions - a serial killer is on the loose and is using the vast network of canals to traverse the city before dragging unsuspecting victims to their watery graves and escaping detection by hiding in the darkness beneath the surface. Fearing an outbreak of mass hysteria and a serious blow to the tourist trade should the news break to the public, the mayor demands swift action from the authorities. The police respond by assigning their best man, Detective Visser (Hube Stapel), to the case. Figuring the killer must be someone with scuba diving experience, Visser begins his investigation at the city's principal sub-aqua club where he meets and befriends an attractive woman diver, Laura (Monique van de Ven), and her therapist, who was also once a diving enthusiast. Meanwhile, as the body count begins to rise, Visser's adolescent daughter and her school friend have unwisely decided to try and track down the killer themselves. ...Amsterdamned (1988) ( Amster damned )
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Skuba Doo 7 July 2012
By Nelson Viper
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A deranged frogman is claiming victims in the canal systems of Amsterdam. Detective Eric Visser (Huub Stapel) is hot on his flipper clad heels.

Amsterdamned. is one of the better slasher efforts of the late 1980s. There's a slightly Jaws-esque quality to some of the watery kills and the odd nod at Hitchcock's Frenzy, though it's nowhere near as perverse.
The emphasis is on the detective worker rather than the deaths. There's a very good boat chase and the killer's lair is well realised, as are the giallo-like atmosphere and interesting killer. I was thrown by the unexpectedly a-typical ending.

The presentation is in 1.85:1/16x9 enhanced widescreen. Extras include a making of documentary and the option of either a dubbed English language version or the original Dutch release with English subtitles.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Cult Movie!! 9 Mar 2010
By Andrew Parker
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I always loved this movie, but I never knew the name of it or the actors names. Then I found the name and bought it on DVD. Despite the voices being dubbed over by English speaking actors instead of subtitles, I actually found it didn't put me off.

The main story being a serial killer who is based underwater and keeps evading the Police who are desperate to catch him. The great car chases and especially the speed boat chase along the canals are all very exciting. There is even a commentary on how the movie was made and film footage of them filming the stunts.

This is truly a great movie and one that has gained cult status. I'd recommended it as a must buy for any movie collector.
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Slasher of a movie 28 Sep 2009
By Mr. Pa Wallis
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really recommend this movie I first saw this film back when it
was made in 1988 on tv and have been waiting for its relase on dvd.
When I saw that it was going to come out on dvd I could not wait
the film has a great plot about a killer using the cannals to get
around amsterdam and select his victims and to flee the crime scene,
there is some great car chases and towards the end of the film a
fantastic speedboat chase through the labrinth of cannals in Amsterdam
so all I have to say is buy the dvd you will LOVE IT!!!!
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