The Amityville Horror

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The Amityville Horror
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R,1hr 57min
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July 1, 1979
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American International Picture
Synopsis: "For God's sake, GET OUT!" was the ad campaign for the 1979 shocker The Amityville Horror. The film was based on the allegedly true story of the luckless Lutz family, who move lock, stock, and barrel into a new home, only to find that it is possessed by the demonic spirits of its previous owners. Variations of the Seven Deadly Plagues emanate from virtually every household fixture, while other forms of otherworldly mischief are suffered by the Lutz children. Enter kindly Father Delaney (Rod Steiger), ... Full Synopsis
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For those caught up in the media blitz surrounding the "real-life" paranormal activities of the Lutz household in the late 1970s, Jay Anson's bestselling non-fiction tome and its subsequent movie adaptation may have been riveting, seminal works of fact-based horror. Years removed from the scandal, however, it's possible to see The Amityville Horror for what it is: a laughable piece of quickie camp ... Full Review
Featured Cast
George Lutz
Kathleen Lutz
Father Delaney
Father Bolen
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