Review of The Amityville Horror (2005) by Reece L — 17 Jul 2015

I don't think any remake is a good as the original. Still a good story.

This review of The Amityville Horror (2005) was written by Reece L on 17 Jul 2015.

The Amityville Horror has generally received mixed reviews.

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