The Amityville Horror (1979) Horror Drama
The Amityville Horror (1979) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 2.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.1/10
The Amityville Horror Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Newlyweds move into a large house where a mass murder was committed, and experience strange manifestations which drive them away.
Tagline: Houses don"t have memories.
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The Amityville Horror Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1979 (more 1979 movies)
Box Office: $86,432,000
Nominations: 8
What is The Amityville Horror Streaming On?
The Amityville Horror is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Amazon PrimeLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Amityville Horror Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 27, 1979, Tubi: Feb 01, 2025
Writers: Sandor Stern, Jay Anson, George Lutz, Kathy Lutz
Producers: Samuel Z. Arkoff, Elliot Geisinger, Ronald Saland
Editors: Robert Brown
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The Amityville Horror (1979) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Amityville Horror Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Elsa Raven | ... | Mrs. Townsend |
| Ellen Saland | ... | Bride |
| Eddie Barth | ... | Agucci |
| Hank Garrett | ... | Bartender |
| James Tolkan | ... | Coroner |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James Brolin (b. July 18, 1940) – George Lutz
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Jim Brolin | James & Jane - Margot Kidder, as Kathy Lutz, passed away at age 69 in Liv.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Rod Steiger, as Father Delaney, passed away at age 77 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Don Stroud (b. September 1, 1943) – Father Bolen
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Murray Hamilton, as Father Ryan, passed away at age 63 in Wash.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - John Larch, as Father Nuncio, passed away at age 91 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Natasha Ryan (b. May 14, 1970) – Amy
Sign: Taurus - K.C. Martel (b. September 14, 1967) – Greg
Sign: Virgo - Meeno Peluce (b. February 26, 1970) – Matt
Sign: Pisces - Michael Sacks (b. September 11, 1948) – Jeff
Sign: Virgo - Helen Shaver (b. February 24, 1951) – Carolyn
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Amy Wright (b. April 15, 1950) – Jackie
Sign: Aries - Val Avery, as Sgt. Gionfriddo, passed away at age 85 in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Cancer - Irene Dailey, as Aunt Helena, passed away at age 88 in Santa Rosa, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo - Marc Vahanian (b. April 17, 1956) – Jimmy
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Mark Vahanian
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