The Amityville Horror (2005)

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Los Angeles Times | Kevin ThomasAdd Critic to Favorites

The film is a terrific scare show, fast and furious, made with a lot of style and energy, packing plenty of jolts yet never lingering morbidly over horrific images. It is anchored in strong characterizations, and its plot develops with chilling psychological suspense. It's such a skillfully made entertainment that its plunge into the supernatural is persuasive even for the skeptical.Read the full review

Washington Post | Michael O'SullivanAdd Critic to Favorites

I got exactly what I expected: Scared and tickled, within an inch of my life.Read the full review

San Francisco Chronicle | Ruthe SteinAdd Critic to Favorites

The truly shocking thing about the new version is that it's not bloody awful.Read the full review

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