The Loft

About The Loft

The Loft is a 2014 thriller film, directed by Erik Van Looy. It's a remake of the 2008 Belgian film 'Loft'. The movie centers around five friends who share a loft to carry out extramarital affairs, only to find a dead woman in the apartment leading to accusations, mistrust, and paranoia among themselves.

Making / Production

The Loft was directed by Erik Van Looy and produced by Hilde De Laere, Matt DeRoss, Steve Golin, and Paul Green. The screenplay was penned by Bart De Pauw and Wesley Strick.

Actors

• James Marsden as Chris Vanowen - A charming friend among the group and a moral compass who participated reluctantly.
• Karl Urban as Vincent Stevens - The mastermind behind the loft plan, played with an edgy and gripping performance.
• Wentworth Miller as Luke Seacord - The quiet and observant member of the group, offering a compelling character who holds many secrets.
• Eric Stonestreet as Marty Landry - Vincent's crude and boisterous friend, provides a great comic relief in an otherwise tense plot.
• Matthias Schoenaerts as Filip Willems - Reprised his role from the original movie, Filip is Vincent's troubled half-brother who gets ensnared in the messy situation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Loft is a US remake of the 2008 Belgian film 'Loft' by the same director, Erik Van Looy.
• The film was largely shot in New Orleans, although the story is set in a loft in Chicago.
• Matthias Schoenaerts is the only actor from the original film reprising his role as Filip, in the American remake.

Quotes

• "We all have our secrets. If you dig deep enough into anyone's life, you're going to uncover something."
• "A loft is a place you can disappear. Sometimes you tell a lie so big, it changes your whole life."
• "The secret of getting away with lies is believing with all your heart. That goes for lying to yourself even more so than lying to another."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film’s score was composed by John Frizzell, known for his work in thrillers and horror films.
• The soundtrack features pop and electronic music to set the film's dark and suspenseful mood.