Elevated (1996): Cast & Plot
Elevated is a 1996 short mystery thriller directed by Vincenzo Natali, starring Bruce McFee as Ben, Vickie Papavs and David Hewlett. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Vincenzo Natali
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Canadian Film Centre (CFC)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Elevated About?
The premise of Elevated without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ben and Ellen step into their building’s elevator, but their ride is interrupted when Hank, the security guard drenched in blood, bursts in, warning them that a dangerous, alien‑like creature is stalking the halls. Trapped together, the three must decide whether to flee or confront the unknown menace.
Elevated Cast & Characters
Bruce McFee leads the cast as Ben, with Vickie Papavs as Ellen and David Hewlett as Hank. Directed by Vincenzo Natali.
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Director Vincenzo Natali
- Bruce McFee as Ben
- Vickie Papavs as Ellen
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David Hewlett as Hank
More from Vincenzo Natali
More films directed by Vincenzo Natali, best-rated first: Paris, je t'aime, Cube, Splice and ABCs of Death 2.
Elevated Plot Summary
What happens in Elevated from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ellen takes the elevator from her workplace on floor 38, heading toward the parking garage. Burly workman Ben boards a few floors below. At floor 4, the doors open to an empty corridor, and just as they are about to close, a shout rings out. Panic grips the car as security guard Hank, his shirt blood-stained, bursts in.
Hank mutters that something outside looks like an alien, a killing threat that almost got him. Ben remains skeptical, trying to coax the elevator back down, but Hank uses his security card to override the controls. Ben lunges to grab the card, and Hank pulls a knife to defend himself. Ben restrains Hank while Ellen tries to call for help on the elevator telephone, only to find the line dead.
Full summary
The whole story of Elevated, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Elevated?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What floor does Ellen board the elevator on?
Elevated Also Known As
Also known as “המעלית”.
- Also known as
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- המעלית
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Elevated FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Elevated, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Elevated?
Elevated runs 17 minutes.
When was Elevated released?
Elevated was released on September 19, 1996.
Who directed Elevated?
Elevated was directed by Vincenzo Natali.
More films by Vincenzo Natali Who is in the cast of Elevated?
Elevated stars Bruce McFee as Ben, Vickie Papavs as Ellen and David Hewlett as Hank.
Does Elevated have a post-credit scene?
No. Elevated has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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