Newlyweds move into a large house where a mass murder was committed, and experience strange manifestations which drive them away.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| James Brolin | ... | George Lutz | |
| Margot Kidder | ... | Kathy Lutz | |
| Rod Steiger | ... | Father Delaney | |
| Don Stroud | ... | Father Bolen | |
| Murray Hamilton | ... | Father Ryan | |
| John Larch | ... | Father Nuncio | |
| Natasha Ryan | ... | Amy | |
| K.C. Martel | ... | Greg | |
| Meeno Peluce | ... | Matt | |
| Michael Sacks | ... | Jeff | |
| Helen Shaver | ... | Carolyn | |
| Amy Wright | ... | Jackie | |
| Val Avery | ... | Sgt. Gionfriddo | |
| Irene Dailey | ... | Aunt Helena | |
| Marc Vahanian | ... | Jimmy | |
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Based on a true story that was claimed by writer Jay Anson, The Amityville Horror is about a large house on the coast of Long Island where newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz and their three children move into the house that they hope will be their dream house which ends up in terror. Despite full disclosure by the real estate agent of the house's history, George and Kathy buy the house. George says, "Houses don't have memories," but they turn to their family priest Father Delaney who believes the house is haunted and performs an exorcism on the house. But satanic forces in the house causes him to become blind and makes him very sick. With the help of another priest Father Bolen and a police detective, George and Kathy face the fears of the house, but not knowing the forces are planning to possess George and then the children. Written by <Blythe379@cs.com>
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supernatural horror | woman wearing only a man's shirt | haunted house | priest | fear |Taglines:
The best-selling novel about a haunted house... has become real! See more »Genres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
27 July 1979 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Amityville Horror See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Edit
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Budget:
$4,700,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$7,843,467, 29 July 1979, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$86,432,520Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Because the movie was made on a relatively modest budget, James Brolin took less money up front but with a promise of 10% of the gross sales after its release. After the movie became an unexpected blockbuster (at that time it was in the top ten of all time), he eventually received about $17 million. If adjusted for inflation that would be equivalent to a little over 55 million in 2014 dollars. See more »Goofs
(at around 16 mins) Shadow visible over Father Delaney's shoulder when the flies are on his face. See more »Crazy Credits
This motion picture is based on the book "The Amityville Horror." Certain characters and events have been changed to heighten dramatic effect. See more »Alternate Versions
Original German version was cut by ca. 17 minutes. The 2005 DVD release contains the complete film but with a new dubbing. See more »Contribute to This Page
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I went to HMV one day and decided to buy a horror movie. I had heard all about Amityville Horror. It was always on TV, but I never had the interest to watch it. So I bought the 2000 MGM DVD for $9.99. The movie is about a couple that moves into a new house, but little do they know, it is haunted. All of this was apparently a true story. Wonderful acting by Rod Stieger. This movie is not really a horror movie. It does not have the chills of a horror movie. The reason I never watched it was because I heard it was a bit of a bore. This movie is not what you may think it is. Don't go buying this if you think you will get a really scary movie. The DVD has a great picture. Probably a step up from the VHS version. If you are interested in the story of Amityville, then go out and get it. Do not expect a movie with blood and gore, because this movie is almost free of it. The 2000 DVD version is a bit of a disappointment in terms of features. Only the trailer is included. There are 8 sequels.
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