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The Amityville Horror

  • 19791979
  • RR
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
41K
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James Brolin, Rod Steiger, and Margot Kidder in The Amityville Horror (1979)
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Horror
Newlyweds and their three children move into a large house where a mass murder was committed. They start to experience strange, inexplicable manifestations which have strong effects on every... Read allNewlyweds and their three children move into a large house where a mass murder was committed. They start to experience strange, inexplicable manifestations which have strong effects on everyone living in or visiting the house.Newlyweds and their three children move into a large house where a mass murder was committed. They start to experience strange, inexplicable manifestations which have strong effects on everyone living in or visiting the house.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
41K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Stuart Rosenberg
  • Writers
    • Sandor Stern(screenplay)
    • Jay Anson(based on the book by)
    • George Lutz(story)
  • Stars
    • James Brolin
    • Margot Kidder
    • Rod Steiger
  • Director
    • Stuart Rosenberg
  • Writers
    • Sandor Stern(screenplay)
    • Jay Anson(based on the book by)
    • George Lutz(story)
  • Stars
    • James Brolin
    • Margot Kidder
    • Rod Steiger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 336User reviews
    • 132Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 nominations total

    Videos2

    The Amityville Horror
    Trailer 2:30
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    Sneak Previews Season 2 Episode 5
    Video 29:06
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    Photos122

    James Brolin and Margot Kidder in The Amityville Horror (1979)
    Margot Kidder in The Amityville Horror (1979)
    James Brolin in The Amityville Horror (1979)
    Margot Kidder in The Amityville Horror (1979)
    James Brolin and Margot Kidder in The Amityville Horror (1979)
    James Brolin and Margot Kidder in The Amityville Horror (1979)
    James Brolin and Margot Kidder in The Amityville Horror (1979)
    Rod Steiger and Don Stroud in The Amityville Horror (1979)
    James Brolin in The Amityville Horror (1979)
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    Rod Steiger in The Amityville Horror (1979)
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    Top cast

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    James Brolin
    James Brolin
    • George Lutz
    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Kathy Lutz
    Rod Steiger
    Rod Steiger
    • Father Delaney
    Don Stroud
    Don Stroud
    • Father Bolen
    Murray Hamilton
    Murray Hamilton
    • Father Ryan
    John Larch
    John Larch
    • Father Nuncio
    Natasha Ryan
    Natasha Ryan
    • Amy
    K.C. Martel
    K.C. Martel
    • Greg
    Meeno Peluce
    Meeno Peluce
    • Matt
    Michael Sacks
    Michael Sacks
    • Jeff
    Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver
    • Carolyn
    Amy Wright
    Amy Wright
    • Jackie
    Val Avery
    Val Avery
    • Sgt. Gionfriddo
    Irene Dailey
    Irene Dailey
    • Aunt Helena
    Marc Vahanian
    Marc Vahanian
    • Jimmy
    Elsa Raven
    Elsa Raven
    • Mrs. Townsend
    Ellen Saland
    • Bride
    Eddie Barth
    Eddie Barth
    • Agucci
    • Director
      • Stuart Rosenberg
    • Writers
      • Sandor Stern(screenplay)
      • Jay Anson(based on the book by)
      • George Lutz(story) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      James Brolin's brother was actually used for the image of the bearded man seen appearing from the 'red room' in the cellar. The studio wanted someone who bore a close resemblance to Brolin and discovered he had a brother who shared a strong resemblance to the star. Brolin's brother was fitted with a fake beard for the part.
    • Goofs
      When the bartender acts shocked at the resemblance of George to Ronald DeFeo, (the young man who killed his family in the house), he tells him that George is seated on the bar stool that DeFeo was sitting on, when he was arrested. Ronald DeFeo wasn't arrested in the bar, he was arrested in the police station, after he had confessed to the killings, after hours of interrogation.
    • Quotes

      The House: GET OUT!

    • Crazy credits
      This motion picture is based on the book "The Amityville Horror." Certain characters and events have been changed to heighten dramatic effect.
    • Alternate versions
      Original German version was cut by ca. 17 minutes. The 2005 DVD release contains the complete film but with a new dubbing.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: More American Graffiti, The Amityville Horror, The Muppet Movie, The Wanderers, North Dallas Forty (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Blue Moon
      (uncredited)

      Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart

    User reviews336

    Review
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    Featured review
    8/10
    Get out,indeed!
    I was but a timid lad of 14 when taken to a drive-in theater to see this incredibly effective horror film.There is no better monster to create a film around than the Devil himself.When Rod Steiger's character,Father Delaney is in the process of blessing the house,and was greeted by a resounding shout of "Get Out!",I almost took it literally,it was that effective.The Devil is indeed one unwelcome houseguest that is very hard to kick out,as you will see when you watch this film.James Brolin and Margo Kidder head a young family who are the new inhabitants of a home where brutal murders had taken place years before.Soon,strange happenings begin to haunt the family,as the house has trouble letting go of what had happened there.This movie is definitely in my top 10 horror films that I have seen,and if you enjoy being scared out of your wits,this film will do it for you.Give it a look!
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    • Apr 26, 2002

    FAQ19

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    • Is "The Amityville Horror" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amityville Horror
    • Filming locations
      • 18 Brooks Road, Toms River, New Jersey, USA(Amityville house)
    • Production companies
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
      • Cinema 77
      • Professional Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $86,432,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,843,467
      • Jul 29, 1979
    • Gross worldwide
      • $86,432,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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