Amsterdamned II
2025 film
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Amsterdamned II is a 2025 Dutch-language crime thriller slasher film written, composed and directed by Dick Maas. It is a sequel to his 1988 film Amsterdamned. The film stars Huub Stapel reprising his role as Detective Eric Visser, along with Holly Mae Brood.
- Dick Maas
- Diede in 't Veld
- Edvard van 't Wout
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| Directed by | Dick Maas |
| Written by | Dick Maas |
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| Cinematography | Danny Elsen |
| Edited by | Bert Rijkelijkhuizen |
| Music by | Dick Maas |
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Running time | 110 minutes[1] |
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| Language | Dutch |
| Budget | €6.5 million[2][3] |
| Box office | $4.2 million[4] |
Amsterdamned II premiered on 1 December 2025 in Amsterdam and was released in the Netherlands on 4 December 2025 by Splendid Film.[5][6] The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the action sequences and Maas' direction, but criticized the script and dialogue. The film won the Golden Film award after having sold over 100,000 tickets.[7]
The film finished in 5th place in the list of best-visited Dutch films of 2025.[8] In total, just over 214,000 tickets were sold.[8]
Plot
Tara Lee is investigating the murders occurring near the canals.
Cast
- Huub Stapel as Eric Visser
- Holly Mae Brood as Tara Lee
- Bas Keijzer as Jozef Visbeen[9]
- Tatum Dagelet as Anneke Visser[9]
- Dunya Khayame[9]
- Tarik Moree[9]
- Ruben Brinkman[9]
- Mattijn Hartemink[9]
- Pierre Bokma[9]
Production
Development
In a 2013 interview with Schokkend Nieuws, Dick Maas said that in the 90s he had considered making a sequel to Amsterdamned titled Rotterdoom, set in Rotterdam. However, the project never materialized.[10][11] In 2022, NL Film approached Maas regarding making a sequel to the film, but he declined.[12]
In December 2023, it was announced that Amsterdamned would get a sequel with Huub Stapel reprising his role as Eric Visser.[13] Tatum Dagelet reprises her role as Eric's daughter, Anneke Visser, with Dunya Khayame, Tarik Moree, Ruben Brinkman, Mattijn Hartemink, and Pierre Bokma being cast.[9]
Filming
Principal photography began on 8 September 2024 in Amsterdam,[14][15] with further shooting taking place in Alkmaar.[16] Filming concluded on 18 December, with pick up shots being scheduled for the summer.[17]
Post-production
The film features over 300 visual effect shots; Generative AI was used for planning, visualization, and visual effects.[12]
Marketing
The first teaser trailer was released on 18 December 2024.[18] The first and second trailer were released on 7 October 2025 and 22 November 2025.[19][20]
Release
Amsterdamned II premiered on 1 December 2025 for press and guests at the Tuschinski Theatre in Amsterdam.[5][3] The film was released in the Dutch cinemas on 4 December 2025 by Splendid Film.[6] It will be made available on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical release.[21] Incredible Film will handle international sales for the film.[22] It will be the first Dutch IMAX-film.[6]
Kijkwijzer gave the film a 12 rating for violence, fear, drug use, and coarse language.[5] A month after its release, a complaint was filed due to a scene involving a drag queen. As a result, Kijkwijzer added an extra symbol for discrimination.[23][24]
Critical response
The film received mixed reviews from critics.[25][26][27][28]
Box office
Home media
The film was released on Amazon Prime Video on 9 March 2026.[29]
