The Amityville Horror (DVD, 2005, Widescreen)

The Amityville Horror progresses very well. The movie has very good replay value. I give this 4 stars out of 5 because on camara angles and special effects. Regarless, the movie has an amazing story and plot twist. Get ready to get spooked.

4 out of 5

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Haunted house, son kills family, hell pit in basement - that was the original. In this one you still have the haunted house and the kid who killed his family but instead of hell pit you have a prison/experiment basement where Native Americans were tortured.

Better effects and acting - Ryan Reynolds is jaw-dropping gorgeous - even the background story seems to explain things a little more - not a good story but explains a little.

Recommended for those who love horror and do not expect much from a remake.

I liked this movie overall. I am a huge fan of the original with James Brolin and Margot Kidder, so I was trying to go into this with an objective attitude, and not compare it to the original. It stuck to the original storyline, with only a few variations. One variation, later in the movie, particularly graphic, was something I think the movie could have left out. It was the only part I really didn't like. I think it was in the movie for shock value, didn't really add to the story. The movie was updated with very scary scenes and the house was creepy to say the least. The original left almost all of the scariness to your imagination, making you imagine what was in the house, what was after the family etc. This one showed more, but still very good. I would definitely say it is worth seeing.

WHEN I HEARD THEY WERE REMAKING THE AMITYVILLE HORROR I COULD NOT WAIT TO SEE THIS MOVIE! I AM A BIG FAN OF THE FIRST I WATCH IT JUST ABOUT EVERYTIME IT IS ON TV! BUT I WONDERED IF THE REMAKE WOULD BE ABLE TO HOLD UP TO THE FIRST? THE FIRST MOVIE STILL GIVES ME THE CREEPS EVERYTIME I WATCH IT. AND LETS FACE IT USUALLY THE REMAKES ARE NEVER AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL, BUT IN THIS CASE I WAS VERY IMPRESSED! THE REMAKE WAS JUST AS CREEPY AS THE FIRST WITH A FEW MORE SCARES THAT WERE NOT IN THE FIRST. REYNOLDS AS THE WOOD CHOPPING (GEORGE) WAS EXCELLENT (WHICH WAS A SUPRISE ALSO) I HAVE NEVER SEEN HIM PLAY A ROLE LIKE THIS BUT HE PLAYED IT TO A TEE! IN MY OPINON BETTER! THE REMAKE ALSO TELLS MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE AND SHOWS MORE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO GEORGE TO DRIVE HIM ALMOST TO KILLING HIS FAMILY! BUT THERE WERE SOME SCENES LEFT OUT FROM THE ORIGINAL THAT I THOUGHT NEEDED TO BE IN THIS MOVIE! THE FLYS!!! FLYS HAD A MAJOR ROLE IN FIRST FILM BUT NO FLYS HERE! AND YOU ACTUALLY SEE THE GHOSTS OR SPIRITS IN THIS FILM AND I THOUGHT NOT SEEING THEM IN THE FIRST BUT KNOWING THEY WERE THERE WAS ALOT CREEPIER! BUT ALL IN ALL THIS IS A MOVIE YOU WANT TO SEE IF YOU ARE A FAN OF THE FIRST OR IF YOU JUST LIKE GOOD HORROR FILMS!
AND IF YOU HAVENT SEEN THE FIRST IT DOESNT MATTER THIS FILM HOLDS TRUE TO THE FIRST!!! BUT YOU WILL PROBERLY WANT TO SEE THE ORIGINAL AFTER WATCHING THIS ONE!!!

Let me preface by saying this is a great date movie. It also looks spectacular on any big screen TV. Ryan Reynolds moves away from the teen movies and into a horror role - where he really does excel. Reynolds is superb as the haunted George Lutz - a caring family man who struggles as his family moves to a new, haunted home. There is plenty of gore, violence and suspense. Honestly, I was pretty antsy. Im not sure how many times Id watch this DVD - but its definitely a great Friday or Saturday night flick.

Amityvill Horror Cast
Ryan Reynolds .... George Lutz
Melissa George .... Kathy Lutz
Jesse James .... Billy Lutz

I would rate it a little above average but we don't have that option.
Worth adding to your horror collection. Much better than the original.
the special features are interesting as well. The actors all do a good job.
...pretty creepy.

THis movie was absolutely worth the money!!!

I don't usually like redos but this one was awesome.

The main guy is so hot!

It was so suspenseful.

The one negative review was wrong!!! It had the flies and the priest and the basment room...what movie did that guy see?

Anyway! This is an awesome movie and I am a collector of all horror!

I knew right away I wanted to see this movie. I consider myself a horror movie buff and this movie was a must-see for me. Suspense with just the right amount of scare thrown in makes this movie good. Two times I had to cover my eyes because I was scared! When I have to do that, the movie MUST be good. Now this is the remake of the original Amityville Horror movie starring Margot Kidder and James Brolin. The remake is very close to the original which impressed me. Though I must say, this remake had more suspense than it's original counterpart. Not too much gore and just the right mixture of edge-of-your-seat, spine tingling suspense makes this movie perfect for viewing. Have an itch for horror movies? The Amityville Horror has it all!

The reason I give a below average rating is because I paid for the item as soon as the auction was over. Here we are over two weeks later and no feedback for me and this is after I had given 5 Star feedback and rating. I had contacted the seller and they said they would give feedback over the weekend.
Why should I have to contact the seller for my feedback when they have already recieved Great 5 Star feedback.
I will no longer be the first to post feedback.
All the buyer does is pay for the item.
If the seller recieves the money quickly, were has the buyer failed?
And why should I give feedback first, is there something they are hiding? :(

Love the movie. Was a very good price for it and the shipping was very minimal. Hard to pass up! Will watch alot. Love the horror.

ryan reynolds.....man what more can i say. this man cannot be taken seriously...tho he is very funny.

it is a movie that i would watch when there is nothing on tv. it is ok movie. it scary if you watch it the first time watching it.

thanksa for the movie that one finished my amityville collection I love horror movies and have a learge collection of 630 dvds thank youy very much

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I really appreciated the way that the seller communicated with me. The quality of the product was great and this seller is very trustworthy. I love how fast shippment was. This seller is great!!

It was just scary enough. Length of movie and quality of taping was good. I remember watching it when I was younger but could not really remember the way it went, but glad I purchased it.

as i was younger I seen and loved all the amityville movie so i dind't think I would like this one. but i was surpried it was really good! worht the money so get it.

If you like the classics this is one to watch. Does not have the technology of present day movies but it my opinion it didn't need it. There is enough to keep you on the edge to keep it up with the classics.
I even took the time to go see the actual house. It is beautiful but I swear the hairs stood up on my neck walking down the street!

Not as good as the orig.
but worth the watch, specially if you saw the first one.
See my review of the orig.

I liked this movie alot. I seen it before i even bought it off ebay, that's why i decided to buy it. i got a great deal on it, and loved every minute of this movie. There were a few parts in this movie that made me jump, but i still loved it. Ryan Reynolds is also one of my favorite actors, and he played his role in this movie better then i have seen him play any other roles. It's definitley a must see movie.

This was probably one of the best horror flicks iv'e seen and i've seen alot. It's much better than original and the cast is awesome, they give it a good sense and Ryan Reynolds does an outstanding job, as he did in Blade: trinity. This is a good one for the collection.