Review of The Amityville Horror (2005) by Emily F — 18 Feb 2012

I wanted to be scared and believe what was scaring me....and I wasn't scared at all.

This review of The Amityville Horror (2005) was written by Emily F on 18 Feb 2012.

The Amityville Horror has generally received mixed reviews.

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