The Amityville Horror (DVD)



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If these walls could talk... the screams would wake the dead. Based on the chilling best-seller, this spooky study in psychological terror throws open the doors to your deepest, darkest fears! The Long Island colonial house on the river’s edge seemed perfect. Quaint, spacious and affordable, it was just what George and Kathy Lutz had been looking for. But looks can be deceiving... and their new dream home soon becomes a hellish nightmare as the walls begin to drip blood and satanic forces haunt them with sheer, unbridled evil. Now, with their lives - and their souls - in danger, the Lutzes must run as fast as they can from the home they once loved... or fall prey to its terrifying power! Starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder and Oscar-winner Rod Steiger, this bone-chilling, special-effects laden thriller will hit you where you live!

Running Time: 114 mins

Region: 2

Ratio: 1.85:1

Sound: Mono

Special Features: Theatrical Trailer.

Certificate: 15

My Opinion:

The original and probably the best in the series... but then that's not saying much! The sequels were dire and this one only really stands up because it was the original one. Not too much happens, a few flies and a couple of shutting doors and windows, but nothing that has you hiding behing your sofa. The one piece I did enjoy was the ending, but only because it had a bit of suspense to it. This DVD is pathetic with mono sound and just the trailer for an extra. Another crap MGM back title release.

REVIEW EXTRA: Screenshots - May contain spoilers

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Copyright 1979 Orion Pictures Distribution Corporation Copyright 2001 MGM Home Entertainment Inc.

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