Review of The Amityville Horror (2005) by Michael F — 02 Nov 2014

What it lacks in scares, it makes up in suspense and general creepy tone.

This review of The Amityville Horror (2005) was written by Michael F on 02 Nov 2014.

The Amityville Horror has generally received mixed reviews.

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