The Amityville Horror (1979)

For God's sake, get out!

Starring: James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, Murray Hamilton, John Larch, Natasha Ryan, K.C. Martel, Meeno Peluce, Michael Sacks, Helen Shaver, Amy Wright, Val Avery, Irene Dailey, Marc Vahanian

Director: Stuart Rosenberg

Running Time: 117 minutes

US MPAA rating: R
UK BBFC rating: 15
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

On DVD

The house used in 'The Amityville Horror' might look from the outside like an angry man's face, but it's the closest you'll get to actually seeing any baddies in this silly old attempt at following the lead of more assured 70s chillers like
DVD Extras: This brand new 2-disc special edition - released to coincide with the afore-mentioned remake - includes an audio commentary and introduction from parapsychologist Dr Hans Holzer (as in "you needs Hans to Holz someone you care for" - arf!), three inside-looky documentaries, radio spots, a sneak peak at the new version, and an original trailer. Edition Reviewed: The Amityville Horror (Special Edition) - see also The Amityville Horror Collection from Amazon.com.

It's Got: Swarming flies.

It Needs: Bug spray.

Alternatives: The Amityville Horror (2005 version), Amityville II: The Possession, Amityville 3-D, Amityville: The Evil Escapes, The Amityville Curse, Amityville 1992: It's About Time, Amityville: A New Generation, Amityville: Dollhouse

Summary: This dodgy haunted house hokum brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "get down the bleeding stairs".

Review by Gary Panton
Review Date: 1st April 2005




External Links

The Amityville Horror at the IMDB

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