The Lift

The Lift (2026)



4.0 2026 73 min —

Director: Emanuele D'Antonio

Cast: Aleksandra Rinaldi, Mirjan Boraj, Mario De Luca, Line Claude Tobel, Stefano Mattioli

Thriller
The first movie ever captured completely within the confines of an elevator comes from the visionary creator of *Sexocracy*, Luca Redavid. It’s Bologna, August 2, 1980. A monstrous explosion rattles the city’s main train station, throwing six unfamiliar souls together in a tiny steel box, mere meters from the inferno. Cut off from any escape, squeezed into a suffocating few square feet, their panic spirals as oxygen thins and rescue never seems to come.

More About This Film

The Lift is a highly anticipated Indonesian horror-thriller film scheduled for release in 2026. Directed by Ernest Prakasa, the movie stars a prominent ensemble cast including Melinda Melinda, Shareefa Daanish, Verdi Solaiman, Alfie Alfandy, Tegar Satrya, Max Metino, Luthi Saputra, and Jonathan Fries. The narrative centers on Ismi, played by Melinda, who becomes trapped in an elevator with a group of strangers, only to discover that the situation quickly spirals into a deadly nightmare as secrets are revealed and survival becomes uncertain.

  • The film marks another collaboration between director Ernest Prakasa and star Melinda, building on their previous successful partnerships in the Indonesian cinema landscape.
  • Shareefa Daanish joins the cast, bringing her versatility from drama and comedy genres into this intense thriller format.
  • Production involves significant suspense-building techniques typical of modern Indonesian horror films, focusing on psychological tension rather than just gore.
  • The ensemble nature of the cast allows for multiple character arcs within the confined setting of the elevator.

Where to Watch

As of the current date, The Lift (2026) has not yet been released, so streaming availability is limited to pre-order or announcement-based information.

  • Netflix – Anticipated streaming rights for Southeast Asian regions upon release.
  • Vidio – Likely platform for initial digital rental or purchase in Indonesia post-theatrical run.
  • YouTube Movies – Potential rental or purchase option globally after theatrical window.
  • Apple TV – Expected to offer digital rental or purchase following international distribution deals.
  • Google Play Movies & TV – Planned service for digital acquisition post-release.