The Amityville Murders

In 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family in their sleep at their home on Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. The film explores the terrifying events that led up to the horrific crime, delving into the dark history of the house and the supernatural forces that may have influenced DeFeo.

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a derivative and uninspired addition to the long-running Amityville franchise. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the plot predictable and the scares lacking originality.

• The film fails to bring anything new to the Amityville lore.

• Lacks suspense and relies on tired horror tropes.

• Performances are generally unconvincing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to reflect a general disappointment with the film's lack of originality and its failure to offer fresh scares.

Director Daniel Farrands had previously written the screenplay for 'Amityville: Hollow Creek' (2012) and 'The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia' (2013), making 'The Amityville Murders' his directorial debut within the 'Amityville' franchise.