Amityville 1992: It's About Time (1992) (V)

Director:

Tony Randel

Writers (WGA):

John G. Jones (book)
John G. Jones (story)
(more)

Release Date:

16 July 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Horror

Tagline:

The Terror Returns With a Vengence

Plot:

Jacob Sterling brings home a mysterious clock from the infamous Amityville house, not knowing that it's haunted by demonic spirits.

Plot Keywords:

White Briefs | Magic Clock | Hanged Girl | Demonic Possession | Ghost In Mirror

Cast

Stephen Macht	...	Jacob Sterling
Shawn Weatherly	...	Andrea Livingston
Megan Ward	...	Lisa Sterling
Damon Martin	...	Rusty Sterling
Jonathan Penner	...	Dr. Leonard Stafford
Nita Talbot	...	Iris Wheeler
Dean Cochran	...	Andy
Terrie Snell	...	Mrs. Tetmann
Kevin Bourland	...	Officer #1
Margarita Franco	...	Officer #2
William Jackson	...	Officer #3 (as William B. Jackson)
Willie C. Carpenter	...	Doctor
Dick Miller	...	Mr. Andersen
Alan Berman	...	Van Driver
Dylan Milo	...	Baby Rusty

Directed by
Tony Randel

Writing credits (WGA)
John G. Jones		(book "Amityville: The Evil Escapes")
John G. Jones		(story)
Christopher DeFaria		(screenplay) &
Antonio Toro		(screenplay)

Produced by
Barry Bernardi	....	executive producer
Christopher DeFaria	....	producer
Jenny Fitzgibbons	....	associate producer
John G. Jones	....	co-producer
Steve White	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Daniel Licht		(music by)

Cinematography by
Christopher Taylor		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Rick Finney

Casting by
Robin Monroe

Production Design by
Kim Hix

Set Decoration by
Natalie Pope		(as Natali Pope)

Costume Design by
Randall Thropp

Makeup Department
Brenda Blatt	....	assistant hair stylist
Brenda Blatt	....	assistant makeup artist
Susan Reiner	....	key hair stylist
Susan Reiner	....	key makeup artist

Production Management
Edward Flotard	....	executive in charge of production
Debbie Hayn-Cass	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tom Milo	....	first assistant director
Franklin A. Vallette	....	second assistant director (as Franklin Vallette)

Art Department
Charles Anderson	....	painter
Jason Bakutis	....	swing
Hank Carlson	....	model maker
Glenn M. Carrere	....	lead man (as Glenn Carrere)
Steve Davis	....	carpenter
Mark Fenlason	....	model maker
Caroline Good	....	lead scenic artist
Peter Gum	....	property master
Nikki Hevesy	....	art department coordinator
Michael Kauffman	....	assistant props
Robert S. McDonald	....	carpenter (as Bob McDonald)
David Mesloh	....	model maker
Roy Rodriguez	....	on-set dresser
Rosel Weedn	....	scenic artist (as Rosel Evestar Weedn)
Mark Fenlason	....	props (uncredited)

Sound Department
Kris Campbell	....	adr mixer
Ellen Heuer	....	foley artist
Jeremy Hoenack	....	sound re-recordist
Lisa Storr Hoenack	....	foley artist
Arthur Jackson	....	boom operator
Steve Jaszkowiak	....	foley mixer
Ingeborg Larson	....	sound editor
Phil Norden	....	sound editor (as Phillip Norden)
Melissa Peabody	....	sound editor
Claude Riggins	....	sound mixer
Melissa Sherwood Hofmann	....	sound re-recordist
Sabrina Stephenson	....	sound editor
David M. Weishaar	....	sound re-recordist (as David Weishaar)
Joseph Zappala	....	sound designer

Visual Effects by
Peter Kuran	....	visual effects creator: VCE, Inc.

Stunts
Tony Hugghins	....	stunts
Millie Novak	....	stunts
Brad Overturf	....	stunts
Gary Paul	....	stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Joseph P. Clem	....	best boy electric (as Joe Clem)
Darryl Cowherd	....	electrician (as Darryl Cowherd Jr.)
Joseph Dianda	....	best boy (as Joey DiAnda)
Denis Hann	....	key grip
Klaus Hoch	....	dolly grip
Adam Jones	....	gaffer
Steven Kline	....	assistant camera
Christian Lamb	....	camera loader
Patricia Lee	....	electrician (as Patty Lee)
Billy McDevitt	....	grip
Steven Wagner	....	second assistant camera
Donell Wiley	....	electrician
Dennis Wong	....	grip

Casting Department
Alan Berman	....	casting associate

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Esther Eun	....	wardrobe assistant

Editorial Department
Stephen Goetsch	....	apprentice editor
Tony Mizgalski	....	associate editor (as Tony Mitzgalski)
Sidney Wolinsky	....	additional editor
Barry Zetlin	....	associate editor

Music Department
Linda Koci	....	music administrator
Josh Rosen	....	music programmer

Transportation Department
Curtis Larson	....	driver
David 'Bear' Ortiz	....	driver (as David Ortiz)
Benjamin Rivera	....	transportation coordinator (as Benny Rivera)

Other crew
Luis G. Benavides	....	craft service (as Luis Benavides)
Kristen Branan	....	office production assistant
Diane Cornell	....	production accountant (as Diane Krell)
Steve Gehrke	....	script supervisor
David J. Greenberg	....	office production assistant (as Dave Greenberg)
Toni Maier	....	location manager
Sara Mata	....	project coordinator
David McClure	....	set production assistant
Brian McMillan	....	animal wrangler
Carlos Ramírez	....	security (as Carlos Ramirez)
Julia Seltz	....	production secretary
Kathryn Takis	....	production coordinator
B.J. Witz	....	craft service
Rick Conrad	....	location manager (uncredited)
Rick Conrad	....	location scout (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Steve White Productions
• VPS Studios

Distributors

• Republic Pictures Home Video (1992) (USA) (VHS)
• Fremantle Media North America (2005) (USA) (all media)
• Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2005) (USA) (DVD)
• Republic Pictures Home Video (199?) (USA) (video) (laserdisc)

Special Effects

• Kurtzman, Nicotero and Berger EFX Group (special makeup effects) (as Kurtzman, Nicotero, Bergman EFX Group)
• Visual Concept Engineering (VCE) (visual effects) (as VCE, Inc.)

Other Companies

• Hollywood Honeywagon & Production Vehicles  honeywagon by (as Hollywood Honeywagon)
• American Humane Association, The  animal action monitored by
• Silver Screen Caterers  catering (as Sliver Screen Catering)
• Uno Casting  extras casting
• Sound Trax Studios  post sound by
• Title House  titles and opticals (as Title House, Inc.)
• Consolidated Film Industries (CFI)  color by (as CFI)
• Panavision  filmed with Panavision Cameras & Lenses
• Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)  acknowledgement
• Hollywood Rentals Productions Services  grip and electrical equipment (as Hollywood Rentals)

Also Known As:

"Amityville: It's About Time" - USA (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for horror violence, sensuality and language

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:M | UK:18 | USA:R (Certificate #31575) | Germany:18

Filming Locations:

24722 Cordillera Drive, Calabasas, California, USA

Company:

Steve White Productions

Trivia:

Shot in 25 days.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Dr. Stafford is in the kitchen and time begins to slow down and stop, the timer on the microwave stops but there is a flashing indicator still blinking on and off in the lower right part of the microwaves display.

Quotes:

Andy:You won't regret this. I swear!
Lisa Sterling:You might.

Movie Connections:

Follows The Amityville Curse (1989) (V)

Soundtrack:

YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

A much needed breath of fresh air

After the special effects heavy '3-D,' the hokiness of 'The Evil Escapes,' and the barely related 'The Amityville Curse,' the haunted house series that started in 1979 either needed a permanent rest or a shot of life in the arm. In 1992 Republic Pictures released the sixth installment straight to video and after the blandness that was the previous installment I don't imagine it was met with much enthusiasm. And lets be honest, the world really didn't need another 'Amityville' sequel did it? But to the surprise of some viewers this sequel was actually not too bad. In fact it's actually rather good; more than it has any right to be.

Pros: Has some of the best writing in the series. Strong performances from everyone involved. A really nice score from Daniel Licht, who kind of made a career out scoring direct-to-video sequels in the 90s. Moves at a fine pace. Some creative and graphic death scenes. Excellent work on the special and make-up effects. A couple really intense and scary sequences. Predictable is not a word I would use when describing this film. Cool twist ending.

Cons: Though not a bad directing job it's nothing spectacular, especially compared to Tony Randel's work on 'Hellbound: Hellraiser II.' The finale is exciting, but also maybe a bit too over-the-top. Lacks the feeling of dread and sharp scares of the first two.

Final thoughts: I'd always enjoyed the first four films in this series, but never thought that highly of them. I also never expected this sequel to be as good as it is. Nowadays the majority of sequels that go straight to the video store shelf aren't watchable and a complete waste of time and money, but 'Amityville 1992' is one of those rare examples of one done right.

My rating: 4/5