The Amityville Asylum
The Amityville Asylum

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The Amityville Asylum

2013
Movie
88 min
English

Lisa Templeton begins a new job as a cleaner at High Hopes Hospital, a mental institution in Amityville, Long Island. Initially delighted to get the job, Lisa soon realises that all is not as it seems. Intimidated by staff and the psychotic ramblings of the patients, she is further unnerved by apparent supernatural occurrences on the night shift. To preserve her sanity Lisa must uncover the mysterious history of the institution and it's inmates. But the truth is far more terrifying than she could ever imagine.

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IMDb2.7/10
Director: Tony R. R. SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this installment of the Amityville franchise, a troubled young woman named Lisa disappears after entering the infamous Amityville house. Her father, desperate to find her, teams up with a detective to investigate the house, believing it to be cursed. As they delve deeper into the house's dark history, they uncover a terrifying presence and a string of horrific events that have plagued its inhabitants for decades.

Critical Reception

The Amityville Asylum received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely regarded as one of the weakest entries in the long-running Amityville series, often criticized for its poor production values, nonsensical plot, and uninspired performances. The film failed to capture the suspense or terror associated with its predecessors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its low-budget aesthetic and derivative horror tropes.

  • Criticized for a confusing and illogical storyline that fails to build tension.

  • Actors' performances are often described as wooden and unconvincing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and overwhelmingly negative, with viewers frequently citing the film's poor quality, lack of scares, and nonsensical plot as major drawbacks. Many consider it a significant disappointment even within the context of low-budget horror.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Tony R. R. Smith, also wrote and produced the movie, marking his directorial debut in the horror genre.

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