Amityville: Dollhouse
Amityville: Dollhouse

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Amityville: Dollhouse

1996
Movie
96 min
English

Bill Martin has just finished construction on a picturesque new home for his family, but unknown to him, the previously barren property was once the site of the infamous Amityville murder house, which contains demonic entities with murderous sights on the family.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Steve WhiteGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A family moves into a new home and begins to experience strange occurrences, all seemingly connected to a mysterious dollhouse that appears in their attic. As the disturbances escalate, the family uncovers a dark history linked to the infamous Amityville haunting. They must confront the malevolent forces at play before they become the next victims.

Critical Reception

Amityville: Dollhouse is widely considered one of the weaker entries in the Amityville franchise, often criticized for its predictable plot and uninspired scares. While it attempts to tie into the original mythology, it largely fails to deliver compelling horror or memorable characters, making it a forgettable installment for most viewers and critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on jump scares.

  • Fails to capture the suspense of earlier Amityville films.

  • The plot is derivative and the characters are underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally negative, with many viewers finding the film to be a dull and uninspired horror movie that offers little in the way of scares or entertainment.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film does not directly involve the original Amityville house or its most famous residents, instead focusing on a new family and a supernatural dollhouse.

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