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THE AMITYVILLE HORROR

With James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger
Directed by Stuart Rosenberg

True events in 1975 of a family terrorized by an evil entity in their new home (having them flee after less than a month) became the subject of a film in 1979. Starring (the man now known as Mr.Streisand) James Brolin heads the family who had the wits scared out of them. With some reviews ripping it off, it was an essential fright night choice in the early video rental days of the '80s. None of us can forget that striking house façade on the poster with its quarter circle windows, and the blood running down the walls from sockets and light fixtures. It spawned several lame sequels, including the third in 3D (as they did with the hat trick of
Friday The 13th). 2004/2005 saw a commendable remake.

3 / B
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- B - C


click below for the re-make


never let a review decide for you, but for those who need a rating, see the Flamedrop scale below
6 - Volcanic
5 - Blistering
4 - Hot
3 - Smolder
2 - Room Temperature
1 - Fizzled
0 - Extinguished

A: Multi-Viewing Potential

B: Could Enjoy A 2nd Look

C: Once Should Suffice




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