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The Amityville Horror [DVD] [2005]

Ryan Reynolds , Melissa George    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: Arabic, English, French, Hindi
  • Dubbed: French
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Oct 2005
  • Run Time: 90 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000AND8L0
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,480 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Most horror movies establish an atmosphere of normality, which they gradually rupture with spooky or creepy or stomach-churning images. The Amityville Horror--a remake of the 1979 movie about a possessed house that torments the family that moves into it--tosses normality out the window in the first five minutes, unleashing a nonstop barrage of unsettling camera angles, decaying wood and stained wallpaper, half-glimpsed shadows in motion, fast edits of grotesque ghosts, and dozens of other horror-movie devices. Whether you like the movie will depend on whether you like feeling slightly nauseated and cut off from any semblance of reality--for many people, that's why they go to horror movies. Others won't be able to suspend disbelief that anyone but an actor would spend the time necessary to develop Ryan Reynold's insanely buff physique, prominently displayed as he runs around wearing nothing but a pair of loose-fitting pajama bottoms. In addition to Reynolds, the movie also features Philip Baker Hall and Melissa George. --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com

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The Amityville Horror remains one of the most terrifying stories ever because of one small fact - it actually happened. 28 days after moving in, the Lutz family abandoned the residence, lucky to escape with their lives.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars New or Old Amityville? 2 Sep 2005
Format:DVD
I went to see this remake of the Amityville Horror back in June at the cinema, before seeing the original 1979 film. I didn't know what to expect and as horror films go, the new Amityville Horror will keep you on the edge of your seats. Fans of the original may have a different reaction however, as the storyline has been changed slightly to suit the modern day audiences with familiar modern horror traits. The original was much more in keeping to the "true story" and the house in the 1979 classic was virtually identical to the real house on 112 Ocean Avenue.
If you don't know the Amityville story, it is basically about the Lutz family who move into the house in Amityville, Long Island in 1975. Two years previously there had been 6 gruesome murders in the house as Ronnie DeFeo had shot his parents, sisters and brothers with a shotgun at 3.15am. At his trail, Ronnie said "voices in the house" had told him to do the shootings and it becomes apparent that the Lutz have the same feelings about the house. The film builds up to the dramatic climax on day 28 of the family living there, when after one terrific night of horror, the family flee the house, leaving all their possessions.
The 2005 version has a completely different house, more traditional gothic looking "haunted house" than the original. Compared to the original film, there is a lot more gore, and graphic images.
The original film is a classic and fans of haunted house films must see it. The remake actually stands up remarkably well against its original however (unlike other recent re-makes) and is a very enjoyable watch. It is more of an edge-of-your seat horror with lots of jumpy parts.
An identical remake it may not be, but the 2005 Amityville Horror will certainly open a whole new generation to the compelling "true story"
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars What do we want these days? 31 Oct 2005
By A Customer
Format:DVD
What do we want these days? We seem to have built up incredibly high expectations for horror movies - based I guess on past classics. I've seen some pretty bad reviews for this film, and having seen it, I can't believe the writers watched the same movie. It is extremely scary. Watch it on your own, turn off the irony on your remote control, and prepare for some real shocks. Indeed if you like the jump cut terror of movies like Ju-On and Ringu, I think you'll love this film. There are sudden moments of utter fright that match these films, and other moments that recall the kind of shock tactics of Kubrick's The Shining. Okay, it is a bit stupid in places, but even classic horror films often are. I don't mind remakes. I'm old enough to remember the first Amityville (leave off the keyboard grandpa, etc)and this is a scarier film. No question. If this had been released twenty years ago or more, folk would have wanted it banned. Thirty years ago and we'd have had the whole fainting in the aisles saga of The Exorcist. Now I'm not saying it's life-changing (hence 4 stars), but it is a great horror movie. Our expectations, as I say, are very high these days. Compare the intelligence of this film to some others around, and I think it rates highly. Oh yes, and watch it in the dark.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Incredible Horror 14 Sep 2005
Format:DVD
I am, as it were, a horror nut and I can thouroughly recomend this film. After seeing the previous Amityville Horrors I wasn't sure how this one would rate as the first one appeared to be true strictly based on the true story and therefore un-scary, and the others were stupidly unbelievable. This film tops them in shocking horror whilst trying to stick to a semi-realistic storyline. It also goes more into the reason why the house is as haunted as it seems.
Without giving too much away this film has several very frightening bits which surpass many horrors of modern times. The lingering image of the little girl and the daemonic faces which haunt the familly are a great touch. The ending is good but seems to leave you wondering what happens afterwards.
This may not hold greatly to the true story but it is a fantastic supernatural thriller. A must see for any horror lovers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt
Very prompt delivery, came within a couple of days gladly as it was a gift!
Excellent condition and working order. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tasha
5.0 out of 5 stars the amityville horror dvd
this film is base in a real life.is very good film ,and i like this film,is very good horror film.i like.
Published 4 months ago by maria
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect present
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Published 4 months ago by debbie donald
4.0 out of 5 stars Something's Going on in the Boat House!
A great horror film, back in the seventies a young man turns on his family and kills them all with a shotgun. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andrew50
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent...
Personall, it's a good film; however, I cannot compare it to the original as I have never watched it before. Read more
Published 8 months ago by enriquesuarez
3.0 out of 5 stars Unnecessary Remake
It's pretty much exactly the same as the original apart from changing some things which are for the worse. The final "scare" was just pathetic.
Published 8 months ago by Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars Good film
Good film - definitely worth a watch. Loved it. I saw a documentary on the filming of this and apparently strange things were going on in the house. Read more
Published 9 months ago by LindaLoo
4.0 out of 5 stars DVD
This film wasn't as good as it looked in the trailer,it was a little too predictable but was still a good watch. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nicole
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Remake-should be trashed!!
Having seen both of the Amityville films, why do we need a remake? The new remake is terrible, and whoever made this film should have done his homework! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. M. K. Johnson
3.0 out of 5 stars Amityville Horror DVD
This remake of the 70's original movie is a slap dash rehash with moments taken directly from the original with nothing new to show for itself. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Wayne Tully
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