The Amityville Horror

A family moves into a large house on Long Island, unaware that it was the site of a gruesome mass murder. Soon after moving in, they begin to experience terrifying paranormal events that escalate, driving them to the brink of madness and desperation. The family's faith is tested as they try to understand and survive the malevolent presence within their new home.

The film was a significant commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing independent films of its time. Critically, it received mixed reviews, with many praising its atmosphere and scares, while others criticized its perceived sensationalism and deviation from the source material's alleged true events. It has since become a cult classic within the horror genre.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective jump scares.
• Criticized for its melodramatic tone and reliance on horror tropes.
• Seen as a chilling, albeit sometimes over-the-top, haunted house tale.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a frightening and suspenseful horror movie, appreciating the terrifying events and the descent of the family into fear. Some viewers felt it was a classic of the genre, while others found it a bit dated or melodramatic.

During the filming of a scene where flies swarm the house, the production team actually released thousands of real flies, causing some of the crew members to become ill.