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The Amityville Horror is a american film of genre Drama directed by Stuart Rosenberg released in USA on 27 july 1979 with James Brolin

The Amityville Horror (1979)

The Amityville Horror
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Released in USA 27 july 1979
Length 1h58
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Thriller,    Horror
Rating62% 3.1009253.1009253.1009253.1009253.100925

The Amityville Horror is a 1979 American supernatural horror film, directed by Stuart Rosenberg, based on Jay Anson's best selling 1977 novel of the same name. It is the first film in the Amityville franchise. A remake was produced in 2005.

The story is based on the alleged supernatural experiences of the Lutz family who buy a new home on 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, a house where a mass murder had been committed the year before. After the family moved into their new house, they claimed a series of frightening paranormal events occurred.

Synopsis

George and Kathy Lutz are a young married couple who have recently purchased a home and move into the property. George appears not to be strong of faith, but Kathy is at least a nominal Catholic. The couple turn to Father Delaney to bless the home, but Delaney encounters troubles in trying to bless the home, including a room full of flies, out of season; violent stomach sickness; and later, blisters on his palm when trying to make a phone call to Kathy at their home.

Actors

James Brolin

(George Lutz)
Margot Kidder

(Kathy Lutz)
Rod Steiger

(Father Delaney)
Don Stroud

(Father Richard Bolen)
Murray Hamilton

(Father Ryan)
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