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The Amityville Horror

26th July 1979
1h 57m
Stuart Rosenberg
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The Amityville Horror is a Horror Thriller film released on 26th July 1979; Stuart Rosenberg directed the film which stars James Brolin, Margot Kidder, and James Tolkan. A sequel, Amityville II: The Possession, was released in 1982. It was later remade/rebooted as The Amityville Horror in 2005. The film is based on a true story.

Plot

Newlyweds move into a large house where a mass murder was committed, and experience strange manifestations which drive them away.

Film Settings

Cast (23)

James Brolin's profile
James Brolin George Lutz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Margot Kidder's profile
Margot Kidder Kathy Lutz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
James Tolkan's profile
James Tolkan Coroner
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Rod Steiger's profile
Rod Steiger Father Delaney
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Val Avery's profile
Val Avery
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Don Stroud's profile
Don Stroud Father Bolen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Helen Shaver's profile
Helen Shaver
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Murray Hamilton's profile
Murray Hamilton Father Ryan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Peter Maloney's profile
Peter Maloney
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Amy Wright's profile
Amy Wright
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Hank Garrett's profile
Hank Garrett
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Elsa Raven's profile
Elsa Raven
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
John Larch's profile
John Larch Father Nuncio
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 64
Baxter Harris
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Eddie Barth's profile
Eddie Barth
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Michael Sacks
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
James Dukas
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Natasha Ryan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 8
K.C. Martel's profile
K.C. Martel
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 11
Irene Dailey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Meeno Peluce's profile
Meeno Peluce
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 8

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The Amityville Horror FAQ

When was The Amityville Horror released?

The Amityville Horror was released 45 years ago, on Thursday July 26th, 1979.

Is The Amityville Horror Based on a True Story?

Yes, the film is based on a true story. However, it is very common in these kinds of films for scenes, characters or situations to be changed or fictionalised for dramatic effect. Even when that is the case, the overall story and main characters are based on non-fictional people and events.

How much money did The Amityville Horror make?

The worldwide revenue was $86,432,000.

Is The Amityville Horror on Netflix?

No, The Amityville Horror is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Amityville Horror on Amazon Prime?

No, The Amityville Horror is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Amityville Horror on Disney Plus?

No, The Amityville Horror is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Amityville Horror Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

13% 0-12
9% 20-29
26% 30-39
17% 40-49
22% 50-59
4% 60-69
9% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

26% Female
74% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown