THE VAULT

Amsterdamned (1988) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.5/100

The danger lies just below the surface

The Premise

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.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Slasher, Thriller, Amsterdamned taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of slasher, psycho killer continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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