Review of The Amityville Horror (2005) by Candice M — 23 Feb 2012

I love this movie. One of my all time favorites. I really like Ryan Reynolds in more serious roles.

This review of The Amityville Horror (2005) was written by Candice M on 23 Feb 2012.

The Amityville Horror has generally received mixed reviews.

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Completely Unnecessary Like most horror remakes of the 2000’s, The Amnityville Horror is a remake that doesn’t earn its existence with…

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I don't think I want to stay the night in this house with it's history this freaked me out and to think it is based on a true story freaks…

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Yes, there are more cheap shocks this time around, and they're fun to watch, but you'll have forgotten most of them by the time you make it…

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Spoiler ! where the hell did Cathy Lutz take the shotgun out at the end ??? terrible terrible terrible adaptation…

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