The Amityville Horror movie poster

The Amityville Horror

"For God's sake, get out!"

July 27, 1979 1h 58m 6.3/10 (1,000 votes)

Originally released in 1979. The Amityville Horror is a horror film. directed by Stuart Rosenberg.

Starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder, and Rod Steiger

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 27, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (1,000 votes)
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Budget $4.7M Production budget
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Box Office $86.4M 18.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$4,700,000
Revenue
$86,432,488

Production Companies

  • American International Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

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. Howeve...

Who directed The Amityville Horror?

The Amityville Horror was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.

How long is The Amityville Horror?

The Amityville Horror has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was The Amityville Horror released?

The Amityville Horror was released on July 27, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Amityville Horror?

The main cast of The Amityville Horror includes James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, Murray Hamilton.

Is The Amityville Horror worth watching?

The Amityville Horror has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 1,000 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.