The Amityville Horror
Directed by: Andrew Douglas
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Jesse James, Jimmy Bennett, Chloe Moretz, Philip Baker Hall
Rated: R for violence, disturbing images, language, brief sexuality and drug use
Parental Notes: Although this film isn’t as viscerally disgusting as many modern horror films, it does include a number of disturbing images and has earned its R rating. It is definitely unsuitable for youngsters, including young teens.
“The Amityville Horror” is a classic American legend. Although many of those involved have long since admitted that the haunting was a hoax, the creepy story of a family tormented by an evil house has captured the public’s imagination. This remake of the 1979 film has a few modern touches but overall is more old-fashioned than most of today’s horror films. It’s not a terribly original or fresh film, but if you’re in the mood to be creeped out, it just might do the trick.
George and Kathy Lutz (Ryan Reynolds and Melissa George) find a dream home at a bargain price — but the reason it