Synopsis
In 'The Amityville Horror', the Lutz family moves into a home where a mass murder took place. Soon, they experience a series of terrifying paranormal events and frightening manifestations, leading them to believe the house is haunted.
Why Watch It
# The Amityville Horror (1979)
Rosenberg crafts a slow-burn haunted house film that trades jump scares for creeping dread, letting the malevolent atmosphere corrode the family's sanity from within. James Brolin and Margot Kidder anchor the psychological unraveling with genuine conviction, while Lalo Schifrin's unsettling score seeps into every shadowed corner—this is 70s horror that trusts restraint over spectacle.
Did You Know?
- The movie is based on a true story of the Lutz family.
- James Brolin agreed to the film after a fright with the script.
- The actual Amityville house still stands, but its address has changed.
- The film grossed over $80 million in the United States alone.
- It spawned a franchise, including sequels, prequels, and a 2005 remake.
Iconic Quotes
- "Get out!"
- "Oh, Mother of God, I'm coming apart!"
- "She was shot in the head!"
- "What have they done to my house?"
- "My God, what happened to you?"
