Review of The Amityville Horror (2005) by Marissa C — 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 Marissa C on 20 Apr 2010.

The Amityville Horror has generally received mixed reviews.

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Don't bother with this version. Watch the original, which stays much closer to the book that is supposedly based on a true story…

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By Joey Q (55) on 06 Dec 2015

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