The Amityville Horror (1979)
The Amityville Horror is a 1979 horror movie directed by Stuart Rosenberg, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars James Brolin, Margot Kidder and Rod Steiger.
George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just moved into a beautiful, and improbably cheap, Victorian mansion nestled in the sleepy coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. However, their dream home is concealing a horrific past and soon each member of the Lutz family is plagued with increasingly strange and violent visions and impulses.
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What is The Amityville Horror about?
George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just moved into a beautiful, and improbably cheap, Victorian mansion nestled in the sleepy coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. However, their dream home is concealing a horrific past and soon each member of the Lutz family is plagued with increasingly strange and violent visions and impulses.
When was The Amityville Horror released?
The Amityville Horror was released on 27 July 1979.
How long is The Amityville Horror?
The Amityville Horror runs 1h 58m.
Who made The Amityville Horror?
The Amityville Horror was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Where can I watch The Amityville Horror?
The Amityville Horror is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch The Amityville Horror
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Cast
- James Brolin as George Lutz
- Margot Kidder as Kathy Lutz
- Rod Steiger as Father Delaney
- Don Stroud as Father Richard Bolen
- Murray Hamilton as Father Ryan
- John Larch as Father Nuncio
- Natasha Ryan as Amy
- K.C. Martel as Greg
- Meeno Peluce as Matt
- Michael Sacks as Jeff
- Irene Dailey as Aunt Helena
- Helen Shaver as Carolyn
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