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The location was moved from Austria to the United States.

During her captivity, Elisabeth gave birth to seven children fathered by Josef. Three stayed in the basement with her, one died shortly after birth, and three were brought "upstairs" to be raised by Josef and his wife under the lie that Elisabeth had left them on the doorstep. Girl in the Basement

The nightmare ended in 2008 when the eldest basement child became severely ill, forcing Josef to take her to a hospital, which eventually led to Elisabeth's rescue. The Movie: Girl in the Basement (2021) The location was moved from Austria to the United States

To heighten drama, the movie includes failed escape attempts and a romantic interest named Chris. The nightmare ended in 2008 when the eldest

The film is part of Lifetime’s "Ripped from the Headlines" collection and features several fictionalized changes: