AMYTIVILLE HORROR reviewed

trash_chris · 17th April 2005, 01:58 PM

someone asked me to review this film for a site they work on so i thought i might stick it on here too

AMYTIVILLE HORROR reviewed by Trash_Chris

The Amityville Horror, a remake of the 1979 Stuart Rosenberg film based on the book The Amityville Horror written by Jay Anson, was released this month.

A brief synopsis: A family Decided to move into a house which was the scene of a mass murder of a family, carried out by their own son. Knowing this the young couple move their family in suspecting nothing and 28 days are forced to flee the house.

The film is set to be an instant success, with the story reaching worldwide cult status over the years, getting the public into the cinemas will not be a problem. With the film attracting fans from the original film, as well as a new generation of cinema goers you might very well find yourself waiting in a long queue to get your ticket.

The remake is set to divide the audience’s opinions on this classic story. While the remake has been given a makeover, enhancing special effects, recapturing that “boo factor” and gracing the film with some quality acting it comes at a hefty price, which fans of the story and original will see as too great.

The remake has changed many things from events on the timeline, character’s names, the address of the house and the house itself, which some believe has taken the shine off this film.
On the other hand the remake is a well written film, with some very impressive visual and special effects, allowing them to create tension and fear for the viewing audience.

The cast of the film includes Ryan Reynolds as George Lutz and Jesse James as Billy Lutz, who along with the other cast members perform their roles to the highest of standards, in my mind the direction, action and acting of this film can not really be faulted.
Overall the film is very enjoyable and I highly recommend a viewing. Wither or not you agree the film is accurate enough, either with the book or the original is not the point (lets face it the original was not totally accurate either, that’s how films sell).

As a horror film it’s scary, thrilling and full of twists and exciting events to keep you watching. I would highly recommend it.
I would suggest for full effect you go to a late night screening, then enjoy trying to get to sleep.

Rating: 4/5

kj · 17th April 2005, 04:37 PM

great review, i'm going to take your advice and go for a late showing with some vulnerable friends

trash_chris · 17th April 2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kj

great review, i'm going to take your advice and go for a late showing with some vulnerable friends

hehe thanks, have u seen the original?

kj · 17th April 2005, 05:00 PM

amazingly i havent. there are so many classics that i have not managed to watch yet. Is it advisable i watch the original first?

trash_chris · 17th April 2005, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kj

amazingly i havent. there are so many classics that i have not managed to watch yet. Is it advisable i watch the original first?

hmm i dunno,
if u watch the orginal u will know the story b4 seeing this and i think that will take something away from the viewing, prob best just see this as a new horror film n if u like it see the old one, i obtained a copy of teh old one off the net

and its pretty gd, some difference in character names and stuff

DissolveD_JameS · 18th April 2005, 09:54 AM

Erm... I missed the review... sounded more like a preview.

deadmike · 18th April 2005, 04:17 PM

good review, and it sounds good, but i have to ask why they remade it in the first place?

theres tons of sequels to amytiville, i think another with a big budget and a good cast could of had the same success as a remake. the original was bloody scary and holds up well even today.

i suppose to me its like remaking a film that was made last year, just seems silly. no doubt i'll add this to my collection anyway

The Pumpkin · 26th April 2005, 11:12 PM

i saw this film today, it put the shits right up me! horror films are a love of mines and this one was pretty good i thought, for a remake at least. at first i was really sceptical of ryan reynolds acting abilities but he really is good in this film

WATCHO!! · 26th April 2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Pumpkin

i saw this film today, it put the shits right up me! horror films are a love of mines and this one was pretty good i thought, for a remake at least. at first i was really sceptical of ryan reynolds acting abilities but he really is good in this film

i hadnt actually heard of this remake and only knew vaguely of the original so went into the film clueless about the story. I thought it was well acted and the scary bits were quite "jump up and shout "holy shit!!" in the cinema" scary, isnt that right dave :P

The Pumpkin · 26th April 2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WATCHO!!

I thought it was well acted and the scary bits were quite "jump up and shout "holy shit!!" in the cinema" scary, isnt that right dave :P

be thankful thats all i did

Lazzaro · 27th April 2005, 12:56 AM

aye I shit myself a fair few times

kaleidoscope · 27th April 2005, 08:54 AM

it only got 1 star in "the week"

sounds a bit spooky for me likes.

17th April 2005, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
trash_chris Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 378	AMYTIVILLE HORROR reviewed someone asked me to review this film for a site they work on so i thought i might stick it on here too AMYTIVILLE HORROR reviewed by Trash_Chris The Amityville Horror, a remake of the 1979 Stuart Rosenberg film based on the book The Amityville Horror written by Jay Anson, was released this month. A brief synopsis: A family Decided to move into a house which was the scene of a mass murder of a family, carried out by their own son. Knowing this the young couple move their family in suspecting nothing and 28 days are forced to flee the house. The film is set to be an instant success, with the story reaching worldwide cult status over the years, getting the public into the cinemas will not be a problem. With the film attracting fans from the original film, as well as a new generation of cinema goers you might very well find yourself waiting in a long queue to get your ticket. The remake is set to divide the audience’s opinions on this classic story. While the remake has been given a makeover, enhancing special effects, recapturing that “boo factor” and gracing the film with some quality acting it comes at a hefty price, which fans of the story and original will see as too great. The remake has changed many things from events on the timeline, character’s names, the address of the house and the house itself, which some believe has taken the shine off this film. On the other hand the remake is a well written film, with some very impressive visual and special effects, allowing them to create tension and fear for the viewing audience. The cast of the film includes Ryan Reynolds as George Lutz and Jesse James as Billy Lutz, who along with the other cast members perform their roles to the highest of standards, in my mind the direction, action and acting of this film can not really be faulted. Overall the film is very enjoyable and I highly recommend a viewing. Wither or not you agree the film is accurate enough, either with the book or the original is not the point (lets face it the original was not totally accurate either, that’s how films sell). As a horror film it’s scary, thrilling and full of twists and exciting events to keep you watching. I would highly recommend it. I would suggest for full effect you go to a late night screening, then enjoy trying to get to sleep. Rating: 4/5

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kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 13,560 Band: A band of merry men	amazingly i havent. there are so many classics that i have not managed to watch yet. Is it advisable i watch the original first? __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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The Pumpkin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: id like to be in Camden Town Posts: 3,324 Band: Spengler	i saw this film today, it put the shits right up me! horror films are a love of mines and this one was pretty good i thought, for a remake at least. at first i was really sceptical of ryan reynolds acting abilities but he really is good in this film Last edited by The Pumpkin : 26th April 2005 at 11:18 PM.

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18th April 2005, 09:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
DissolveD_JameS Restrained Abuser Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,264 Band: Dissolved	Erm... I missed the review... sounded more like a preview.

18th April 2005, 04:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
deadmike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: in a pub Posts: 596	good review, and it sounds good, but i have to ask why they remade it in the first place? theres tons of sequels to amytiville, i think another with a big budget and a good cast could of had the same success as a remake. the original was bloody scary and holds up well even today. i suppose to me its like remaking a film that was made last year, just seems silly. no doubt i'll add this to my collection anyway

27th April 2005, 12:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lazzaro Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 6,060	aye I shit myself a fair few times

27th April 2005, 08:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
kaleidoscope Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: GLASGLOW Posts: 1,346	it only got 1 star in "the week" sounds a bit spooky for me likes.