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The Amityville Horror (2005) is a remake of the 1979 horror film based on the real-life events of the Lutz family. In this version, the newlywed couple, George and Kathy Lutz, along with their three children, move into a beautiful new house in Amityville, New York, only to find out that it was the site of a gruesome mass murder a year before. They start experiencing strange and terrifying events that lead them to believe the house is haunted. The film focuses on the psychological and supernatural elements as the family struggles to uncover the truth behind the house’s dark past.

Length: 1h 30m
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery
This Title is: Suspenseful, Terrifying

“The Amityville Horror” IS STREAMING TODAY ON Prime Video IN CANADA!

Trailer

Cast

Ryan Reynolds as George Lutz
Melissa George as Kathy Lutz
Chloë Grace Moretz as Chelsea Lutz

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R for violence, disturbing images, language, brief sexuality, and drug use

Content warnings include scenes of intense horror, violence, and some language that may be unsuitable for younger viewers.

Trivia

This film is a remake of the 1979 movie, which was itself based on a novel.
Ryan Reynolds underwent physical training to fit the more intense version of George Lutz.
The movie was filmed in a house designed to closely resemble the actual Amityville house.

Our Review

This remake of “The Amityville Horror” intensifies the eerie atmosphere of the original while adding its own unique twists. Ryan Reynolds delivers a chilling performance, diverging from his usual comedic roles. The film successfully blends psychological terror with supernatural elements, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Its pacing is well-executed, with a steady build-up of suspense leading to a climactic ending. Although it follows the general plot of the original, this version stands on its own with distinct scares and a fresh perspective on the Amityville legend.