The Amityville Horror (2005) movie poster

The Amityville Horror (2005)

"What happened over the next 28 days has never been explained."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 28% (RT: 23%, MC: 33) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Horror

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Director
Andrew Douglas
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (2,323 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
23%
Metacritic
33
Cast
Ryan Reynolds as George Lutz
Melissa George as Kathy Lutz
Jesse James as Billy Lutz
Jimmy Bennett as Michael Lutz
ChloΓ« Grace Moretz as Chelsea Lutz
Philip Baker Hall as Father Callaway
Isabel Conner as Jodie Defeo
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,323 votes. Critics scored it lower at 28%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just moved into a beautiful, and improbably cheap, Dutch colonial mansion nestled in the sleepy coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. However, their dream home is concealing a horrific past and soon each member of the Lutz family is plagued with increasingly strange and violent visions and impulses. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated horror films of 2005 among dedicated fans.
  • Andrew Douglas cited several classic horror films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Amityville Horror is a 2005 horror film directed by Andrew Douglas. George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just moved into a beautiful, and improbably cheap, Dutch colonial mansion nestled in the sleepy coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. However, their dream home is concealing a horrific past and soon each member of the Lutz family is plagued with increasingly strange and violent visions and impulses.

The film has been rated by 2,323 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, The Amityville Horror delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Amityville Horror (2005) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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