The Amityville Horror

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: April 15, 2005

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 231 Ratings

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MetalMan95Oct 30, 2010

I have not seen the original. This movie, it wasn't really that scary. It relied on jump scares, and creepy images, its just overflowing with cliches. But it had some potential going for it, then, it botched at the end. Honestly, i know itI have not seen the original. This movie, it wasn't really that scary. It relied on jump scares, and creepy images, its just overflowing with cliches. But it had some potential going for it, then, it botched at the end. Honestly, i know it was based on true events, but it could've been executed much, much, better.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsOct 20, 2017

A very dated, cliche, spoopy movie. It relies way too much on jumpscares that aren't even scary. It ends up being incredibly boring and forgettable. It comes across very heavy-handedly, and the only saving grace is the DVD bonus featureA very dated, cliche, spoopy movie. It relies way too much on jumpscares that aren't even scary. It ends up being incredibly boring and forgettable. It comes across very heavy-handedly, and the only saving grace is the DVD bonus feature documentary about the "true" Amityville Horror.… Expand

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MovieGuysFeb 20, 2014

An okay remake of the original, but the problem is Reynolds. He portrays the character too stiffly, without a sense of possession. He's more cardboard than killer.

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HellHoleHorrorFeb 14, 2022

Better than the first film but still forgettable. The acting and drama is pretty dull. There are some really good scary moments when things jump out at you but nothing lasting. There were some interesting ideas and violence. This film is justBetter than the first film but still forgettable. The acting and drama is pretty dull. There are some really good scary moments when things jump out at you but nothing lasting. There were some interesting ideas and violence. This film is just lacking compared to Poltergeist (1982) and other haunted house movies. It updated the original but still an outdated haunted house fable.… Expand

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RyanM.Oct 7, 2005

The DVD extra documentary is more interesting than this overproduced, cliche snorefest. Some parts stay accurate to the actual events, but some are obvious implants to add scare to the movie. Part of what makes this story so creepy, is that The DVD extra documentary is more interesting than this overproduced, cliche snorefest. Some parts stay accurate to the actual events, but some are obvious implants to add scare to the movie. Part of what makes this story so creepy, is that it isn't really clear what actually happened. Strange events following the original deaths are what make this story scary. Stay away and read the book if you want a scare.… Expand

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JacobZOct 1, 2005

Amityville has its scary moments, and they all made me jump when they came. However, the film tries to be subtly creepy, but is unsuccesfull at doing so, therefore it never gets under your skin. The only parts that are scary, is when the Amityville has its scary moments, and they all made me jump when they came. However, the film tries to be subtly creepy, but is unsuccesfull at doing so, therefore it never gets under your skin. The only parts that are scary, is when the scares are in your face, and not quiet, which unfortunately, there arent many of those kind of scenes. Reynolds performance came off a bit humorous to me, Melissa George is good though. Simply put, it is a mediocre horror remake, but it still rises above other entires of the genre this year. See it for some scares and a fun time, but dont expect any lasting effect, or emotional value.… Expand

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Trev29Aug 27, 2012

If you are looking for an ok movie to watch this could settle. The problem is that there is nothing original about this horror story. Everything that a horror movie has come to represent is presented in this movie.

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bfoore90Apr 28, 2020

Decent remake of the original, Ryan Reynolds does really well as does the rest of the cast but when somethings been done as much as Amityville has, this does little to stand out other than being decent

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FilipeNetoApr 25, 2018

This movie is a remake of a 1979 horror classic, which most people no longer know. Despite this, almost all lovers of supernatural stories have heard of the crimes of Amityville and the death of the DeFeo family. The crime was true, as wasThis movie is a remake of a 1979 horror classic, which most people no longer know. Despite this, almost all lovers of supernatural stories have heard of the crimes of Amityville and the death of the DeFeo family. The crime was true, as was the Lutz family's stay in that house for about a month. But the so-called "true story" on which this film is based ends here. The idea that the Lutz were also plagued by the supposed ghosts of this infamous house is apparently a complete invention, that the cinema has merely exploited and inflamed.

Comparing this movie with its 1979 predecessor is inglorious. If the original has long been forgotten, the new film deserves to be forgotten. It's a bad movie, it never really fears the public, it fails by being absolutely predictable. It brings nothing new, interesting or appealing, limiting itself to making use of a famous story of presumed haunting to make some money. It has an uninteresting script and the special, visual and sound effects are not remarkable, using the most rehearsed recipes of horror movies. Actors' interpretation is boring, with the praiseworthy exception of Ryan Reynolds, who plays George Lutz. This actor wasn't brilliant, but managed to meet the minimums that were required of him.… Expand

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