Review of The Amityville Horror (2005) by Chrystal D — 20 Apr 2010

I thought it a good revision of the old movie, and being a fan of the horror, I enjoyed.

This review of The Amityville Horror (2005) was written by Chrystal D on 20 Apr 2010.

The Amityville Horror has generally received mixed reviews.

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