Amityville Ripper
Amityville Ripper

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Amityville Ripper

2023
Movie
79 min
English

When a collector acquires Jack the Ripper's knife at an Amityville auction, she knows it carries the supernatural essence of an infamous killer.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Casey T. MaloneGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends decides to spend a weekend at the infamous Amityville house, unaware of the dark history and malevolent forces that reside within. As the night progresses, they become trapped and hunted by a vengeful spirit tied to a past tragedy. They must uncover the truth behind the hauntings and find a way to escape before they become the next victims.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to a derivative plot and weak execution. However, some appreciated its attempts at atmospheric horror and a few praised the performances of the main cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to bring anything new to the haunted house subgenre.

  • The plot feels recycled from previous Amityville-related films.

  • Relies too heavily on jump scares with little character development.

Google audience: Audience reception for "Amityville Ripper" appears to be largely unfavorable. Viewers often cited a predictable storyline, a lack of originality, and insufficient scares as major drawbacks. Some noted that while the premise was intriguing, the execution did not live up to expectations.

Fun Fact

Despite the title and setting, the film does not directly tie into the original Amityville Horror case but rather uses the location as a backdrop for a new story.

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