On November 13, 1974, at 112 Ocean Ave. in Amityville, New York, a young man named Ronald DeFeo woke up in the middle of the night, took up a shotgun, and went from room to room in his home, systematically murdering six members of his family. DeFeo was apprehended by the police. At first, DeFeo claimed the murders were mob-related, but he later confessed to committing the crimes himself. He was sentenced to 25 years to life for his crimes. DeFeo died in prison in 2021.
DeFeo's murders became notorious with the publication of Jay Anson's nonfiction book "The Amityville Horror" in 1977. After the killings, the Lutz family moved into 112 Ocean Ave., and they claimed to experience a panoply of paranormal phenomena. Flies mobbed the building, and the entire Lutz family reported hearing eerie voices. George Lutz, the family patriarch, claimed to be possessed by a demonic presence that was driving him to kill his family.
DeFeo's murders became notorious with the publication of Jay Anson's nonfiction book "The Amityville Horror" in 1977. After the killings, the Lutz family moved into 112 Ocean Ave., and they claimed to experience a panoply of paranormal phenomena. Flies mobbed the building, and the entire Lutz family reported hearing eerie voices. George Lutz, the family patriarch, claimed to be possessed by a demonic presence that was driving him to kill his family.
- 2/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
‘The Amityville Horror’ – Classic Novel Gets a Stunning Limited Edition Release from Suntup Editions
Suntup Editions has put up for grabs a signed limited edition of The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson, the latest offering from the prestige company that frequently revives classic horror novels with absolutely gorgeous books to die for. This one is no exception.
The edition includes an exclusive new introduction by Laura Didio, the first local reporter to cover the story, featuring her own startling and true account of what she and her crew experienced upon visiting the house after the Lutz’s fled, as well as an exclusive new afterword providing a wealth of historical context by Eric Walter, the director of the documentary, My Amityville Horror. The edition also features seven brand new illustrations by Brad Gray, and floor plans of the house at 112 Ocean Avenue adapted by Maxime Plasse.
The edition is highly limited with a very low print run, and is now available for pre-order.
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The edition includes an exclusive new introduction by Laura Didio, the first local reporter to cover the story, featuring her own startling and true account of what she and her crew experienced upon visiting the house after the Lutz’s fled, as well as an exclusive new afterword providing a wealth of historical context by Eric Walter, the director of the documentary, My Amityville Horror. The edition also features seven brand new illustrations by Brad Gray, and floor plans of the house at 112 Ocean Avenue adapted by Maxime Plasse.
The edition is highly limited with a very low print run, and is now available for pre-order.
A...
- 5/18/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Truth may be stranger than fiction, but it’s often scarier as well. After all, it’s not unusual for real life mysteries and deaths to leave Hollywood in the dust when it comes to producing genuine fear. With that in mind, we’ve previously published a couple of lists celebrating some of the scariest documentaries ever made.
However, there’s no shortage of authentic scares when it comes to filmmaking, and that’s why we’re back with another list recommending six more scary documentaries that horror fans might enjoy. After all, whether you’re into true crime or paranormal investigations, there’s something for everyone when it comes to non-fiction thrills.
As usual, we’ll be abiding by a couple of rules when selecting our movies. First of all, no docs that have been previously featured on any of our lists. Second, we’ll be excluding mockumentaries like...
However, there’s no shortage of authentic scares when it comes to filmmaking, and that’s why we’re back with another list recommending six more scary documentaries that horror fans might enjoy. After all, whether you’re into true crime or paranormal investigations, there’s something for everyone when it comes to non-fiction thrills.
As usual, we’ll be abiding by a couple of rules when selecting our movies. First of all, no docs that have been previously featured on any of our lists. Second, we’ll be excluding mockumentaries like...
- 2/24/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
U.K. Post-Apocalyptic Film A Reckoning now available in North America to rent or purchase on Amazon!
Critically acclaimed UK post-apocalyptic film A Reckoning finally has its debut in North American territories on Amazon! Novelist and filmmaker Andrew Barker’s long awaited critically acclaimed directorial debut “A Reckoning” has finally hit Amazon Prime Video in the United States recently. Film Regions International (Fri), the production company behind the groundbreaking documentary “My Amityville Horror” …
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- 8/7/2020
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
We're back with another installment of Horror Highlights! In today's edition, we have an exclusive clip from Dreamland that features Juliette Lewis, the full documentary Tax Shelter Terrors, release details for Zeta, a teaser for 6:45, and an interview with the composer of Artik:
Exclusive Clip from Dreamland: Starring Stephen McHattie, Henry Rollins, Juliette Lewis, directed by Bruce McDonald, written by Tony Burgess and Patrick Whistler:
On the night of the strangest weddings in cinema history, a grotesque gang boss hires a stone cold killer to bring him the finger of a fading, drug-addicted jazz legend.
Uncork'd Entertainment and Dark Star Pictures will release the horror/crime/thriller Dreamland in theaters, on VOD and Digital HD on June 5, 2020.
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Canadian Horror Documentary Tax Shelter Terrors: "An in depth look how the Canadian Government tax incentives helped develop Canada's horror and exploitation film industry.
Montreal, Canada - Immediate Release – June...
Exclusive Clip from Dreamland: Starring Stephen McHattie, Henry Rollins, Juliette Lewis, directed by Bruce McDonald, written by Tony Burgess and Patrick Whistler:
On the night of the strangest weddings in cinema history, a grotesque gang boss hires a stone cold killer to bring him the finger of a fading, drug-addicted jazz legend.
Uncork'd Entertainment and Dark Star Pictures will release the horror/crime/thriller Dreamland in theaters, on VOD and Digital HD on June 5, 2020.
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Canadian Horror Documentary Tax Shelter Terrors: "An in depth look how the Canadian Government tax incentives helped develop Canada's horror and exploitation film industry.
Montreal, Canada - Immediate Release – June...
- 6/4/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Just in time for Black Friday―and the holiday season in general―comes a booster pack for a new character called "The Sleigher" for the Mixtape Massacre game. Also in today's : A Feast of Man DVD and digital debut and details on the new director for Witchula.
Details on Mixtape Massacre's New The Sleigher Booster Pack: "'Rotten! Rotten souls, all of them,” a voice kept whispering to Bruce as he sat there in his Santa outfit awaiting the excited children of Tall Oaks Mall. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t shake this feeling something was coming over him. As the kids came and went, the voice got louder and louder. Suddenly a local girl screamed, “Look! Santa has horns!” It was too late. Bruce was gone and in his place, was something feral…
What’S In A Booster Pack?
1 New Slasher character piece
1 Character profile card...
Details on Mixtape Massacre's New The Sleigher Booster Pack: "'Rotten! Rotten souls, all of them,” a voice kept whispering to Bruce as he sat there in his Santa outfit awaiting the excited children of Tall Oaks Mall. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t shake this feeling something was coming over him. As the kids came and went, the voice got louder and louder. Suddenly a local girl screamed, “Look! Santa has horns!” It was too late. Bruce was gone and in his place, was something feral…
What’S In A Booster Pack?
1 New Slasher character piece
1 Character profile card...
- 11/20/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Hulu has confirmed that several of its original series will be debuting new episodes on the streaming service in July, including the first season of the highly anticipated Stephen King thriller “Castle Rock” as well as season 2 of the costume drama “Harlots” and season 4 of the comedy “Casual.”
And there will also be new to Hulu seasons of some of your favorites from other networks, including season 2 of “The Strain,” season 4 of “The Vikings” and season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Likewise, there will be plenty of movies making their first Hulu appearances including the first five films in the “Star Trek” franchise and the Oscar-winning “Rosemary’s Baby.”
See Netflix schedule: Here’s what is coming and leaving in July
Available July 1: TV
Alaska: The Last Frontier: Complete Season 4 (Discovery)
Deadliest Catch: Complete Season 11 (Discovery)
Deadly Women: Complete Season 6 (ID)
Dual Survival: Complete Season 5 (Discovery)
Elementary: Complete Season...
And there will also be new to Hulu seasons of some of your favorites from other networks, including season 2 of “The Strain,” season 4 of “The Vikings” and season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Likewise, there will be plenty of movies making their first Hulu appearances including the first five films in the “Star Trek” franchise and the Oscar-winning “Rosemary’s Baby.”
See Netflix schedule: Here’s what is coming and leaving in July
Available July 1: TV
Alaska: The Last Frontier: Complete Season 4 (Discovery)
Deadliest Catch: Complete Season 11 (Discovery)
Deadly Women: Complete Season 6 (ID)
Dual Survival: Complete Season 5 (Discovery)
Elementary: Complete Season...
- 7/1/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Stars: James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, Murray Hamilton, John Larch, Natasha Ryan, K.C. Martel, Meeno Peluce, Michael Sacks, Helen Shaver | Written by Sandor Stern | Directed by Stuart Rosenberg
When films say they are based on true stories, it is easy to take such statements with a pinch of salt. The Amityville Horror though is one that is so enshrined in pop culture that it has a whole legend built up around it, whether it is true or not. Second Sight have now brought the popular horror to Blu-ray in the UK and it is well worth buying.
The Amityville Horror is the story of the Lutz family, who move into the perfect family home on the coast of Long Island. Surprised at how cheap it was, it soon becomes apparent why when the shocking history of the house is revealed, along with the demonic presence that resides there.
When films say they are based on true stories, it is easy to take such statements with a pinch of salt. The Amityville Horror though is one that is so enshrined in pop culture that it has a whole legend built up around it, whether it is true or not. Second Sight have now brought the popular horror to Blu-ray in the UK and it is well worth buying.
The Amityville Horror is the story of the Lutz family, who move into the perfect family home on the coast of Long Island. Surprised at how cheap it was, it soon becomes apparent why when the shocking history of the house is revealed, along with the demonic presence that resides there.
- 6/27/2017
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
Horror fans may know John Franklin as Isaac from Children of the Corn and Cousin Itt from the Addams Family movies, but now the actor is conjuring more scares (and humor) with his new graphic novel, Prime Cuts Volume 2, and we have a look at preview pages from the horror comedy comic. Also: VHS and DVD release details for Scary Tales, preview pages from the online comic book adaptation of El Gigante, and Witchula pre-production details.
Prime Cuts Volume 2 Graphic Novel Release Details & Preview Pages: “With one quick slash from his sharpened razor, things have gone from pretty crappy to mostly rotten for aspiring barber and revenge-seeker Todd Sweeney. A dead body, the sudden appearance of an androgynous meat inspector and the hovering presence of the local skanks are only sidelining his goals. Why can”t Fate ever work out in his favor?!! Goth mistress and pizza maker Electra Love...
Prime Cuts Volume 2 Graphic Novel Release Details & Preview Pages: “With one quick slash from his sharpened razor, things have gone from pretty crappy to mostly rotten for aspiring barber and revenge-seeker Todd Sweeney. A dead body, the sudden appearance of an androgynous meat inspector and the hovering presence of the local skanks are only sidelining his goals. Why can”t Fate ever work out in his favor?!! Goth mistress and pizza maker Electra Love...
- 5/11/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The phrase "Curiosity killed the cat" exists for a reason and Charlotte might just have to learn that lesson the hard way in Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes. Also in this round-up: a trailer for the film Synchronicity as well as development details on Mab Studios' Witchula.
Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes: From Amazon: "Based on the bestselling horror video game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s.
It’s been exactly ten years since the murders at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, and Charlotte (Charlie for short) has spent those ten years trying to forget. Her father was the owner of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza and the creator of its four adult-sized animatronic animals, and now Charlie is returning to her hometown to reunite with her childhood friends on the anniversary of the tragedy that ripped their town apart.
Curiosity leads Charlie and her friends back to the old pizza place,...
Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes: From Amazon: "Based on the bestselling horror video game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s.
It’s been exactly ten years since the murders at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, and Charlotte (Charlie for short) has spent those ten years trying to forget. Her father was the owner of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza and the creator of its four adult-sized animatronic animals, and now Charlie is returning to her hometown to reunite with her childhood friends on the anniversary of the tragedy that ripped their town apart.
Curiosity leads Charlie and her friends back to the old pizza place,...
- 12/18/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
It’s almost August and that means Netflix is about to give their content a refresh. Some of the notable titles leaving include: Family Ties: Season 1-7, Unbreakable, and Titanic. So if you haven’t seen some of these titles, plan your nights accordingly. We of course can look forward more than a few new titles including The Hurt Locker, White God (pictured above), and Girl Meets World season 1.
Available August 1
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999)
In this animated adventure, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore revel in their new gig at a movie theme park by wandering the grounds after hours. Among the attractions is the spooky Frankenstein’s Castle, where a real mad scientist is bringing the monster to life. But when the boys cross paths with the creature (Frank Welker), they soon learn that appearances can be deceiving, and Frankenstein is more misunderstood than malevolent.
Asylum (2005)
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Available August 1
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999)
In this animated adventure, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore revel in their new gig at a movie theme park by wandering the grounds after hours. Among the attractions is the spooky Frankenstein’s Castle, where a real mad scientist is bringing the monster to life. But when the boys cross paths with the creature (Frank Welker), they soon learn that appearances can be deceiving, and Frankenstein is more misunderstood than malevolent.
Asylum (2005)
A...
- 7/29/2015
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
New on Netflix in August: The original series "Narcos," about Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, starring Wagner Moura of "Elysium;" and the site's first Spanish-language original series, "Club de Cuervos," about a brother and sister who inherit a soccer team.
You'll also be able to stream the critically acclaimed film "White Dog," Best Picture Oscar winner "The Hurt Locker," the Kristin Wiig dramedy "Welcome to Me," and Simon Pegg as an assassin in "Kill Me Three Times."
There are also new episodes of "Doctor Who," "Revenge," "Once Upon a Time," "Transporter: The Series," and "GIrl Meets World." Happy binging!
Here's a full rundown of what's new on Netflix in August 2015, provided by Netflix. As always, all titles and dates are subject to change. We've also go you covered in terms of what's leaving Netflix in August 2015, in case you were wondering.
Available August 1
"Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein" (1999)
"Asylum...
You'll also be able to stream the critically acclaimed film "White Dog," Best Picture Oscar winner "The Hurt Locker," the Kristin Wiig dramedy "Welcome to Me," and Simon Pegg as an assassin in "Kill Me Three Times."
There are also new episodes of "Doctor Who," "Revenge," "Once Upon a Time," "Transporter: The Series," and "GIrl Meets World." Happy binging!
Here's a full rundown of what's new on Netflix in August 2015, provided by Netflix. As always, all titles and dates are subject to change. We've also go you covered in terms of what's leaving Netflix in August 2015, in case you were wondering.
Available August 1
"Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein" (1999)
"Asylum...
- 7/27/2015
- by Sharon Knolle
- Moviefone
Sarah looks back at the Amityville films, and finds a lot of scary things, not all of which were intentional…
112 Ocean Avenue, Long Island is probably the most famous haunted house in the world. Not that you’ll necessarily recognise the address – it’s far better known as the Amityville Horror house. Back in 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved their family into the house… and then 28 days later, they moved back out, claiming to have been driven out by supernatural forces. Their story made the news, was turned into a book, and then made into a movie, in 1979.
It’s hard to imagine now that a family claiming to have encountered the devil in their basement could cause such a massive fuss, but I’m not here to interrogate the truth of their statement. What I am here to do, though, is to watch all of the Amityville Horror movies made to date,...
112 Ocean Avenue, Long Island is probably the most famous haunted house in the world. Not that you’ll necessarily recognise the address – it’s far better known as the Amityville Horror house. Back in 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved their family into the house… and then 28 days later, they moved back out, claiming to have been driven out by supernatural forces. Their story made the news, was turned into a book, and then made into a movie, in 1979.
It’s hard to imagine now that a family claiming to have encountered the devil in their basement could cause such a massive fuss, but I’m not here to interrogate the truth of their statement. What I am here to do, though, is to watch all of the Amityville Horror movies made to date,...
- 9/30/2014
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Has any real-life story spawned more TV shows and feature films than the one behind The Amityville Horror? Jay Anson's book recounting the story of a family that moves into a house previously occupied by a man who murdered his own family has directly led to 13 feature films, including the documentary My Amityville Horror featuring the real Daniel Lutz who lived in the house as a child. It's been referenced all over TV, from The Simpsons to American Horror Story, and its theatrical influence can be felt from 1980's The Changeling to 2012's Sinister. And as if that weren't enough, now the story has evolved once again for a new generation in the form of Amityville: The Awakening. Directed by Franck Khalfoun (Maniac, P2), this new version stars...
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- 8/26/2014
- by Peter Hall
- Movies.com
It's nine years since we last experienced an Amityville Horror, in the form of Andrew Douglas's remake with Ryan Reynolds and Melissa George. Since then there's been the brilliant documentary My Amityville Horror, picking up with the real-life Amityville "survivor" Daniel Lutz to genuinely alarming effect, but more familiarly fictionalised versions of the story have been languishing in development hell for years. Hannibal Classics' Amityville Legacy remains there, but the Weinsteins' The Amityville Tapes has just resurfaced and finally been given the green light. Franck Khalfoun (the Maniac remake) is directing, and Bd are also reporting that Jennifer Jason Leigh will star.This Amityville has been in the works since before all the problems at MGM (remember those?), and comes as part of the Weinsteins' / Dimension's Miramax deal to revisit their "library" and produce sequels to established properties.Hannibal's Legacy was going to be based on an elderly Amityville...
- 3/24/2014
- EmpireOnline
Another year has come to an end, which means it's time for the Dread Central staff to weigh in with their picks of the best and worst of 2013's horror offerings. We're giving you a full dozen lists this time, and per usual they come in a variety of formats, each reflecting the unique styles of our writers.
We've also compiled them to come up with the year's overall winners and losers. We averaged out the top and bottom five vote getters on everyone's lists, and here are the results:
Best: Maniac
Runners-up: The Conjuring, Evil Dead
Worst: Texas Chainsaw 3D
Runners-up: The Purge, The Last Exorcism Part II
Check out the Dread Central staff's Best of and Worst of lists for 2013 by following the links below!
[Andrew Kasch]
[Anthony Arrigo]
[Brad McHargue]
[Buz "Danger" Wallick]
[Debi "The Woman in Black" Moore]
[The Foywonder]
[Gareth "Pestilence" Jones]
[Jinx]
[MattFini]
[Scott "Doctor Gash" Hallam]
[Staci Layne Wilson]
[Uncle Creepy]
Andrew Kasch's Picks
Stoker: Chan-wook Park delivered some next-level filmmaking and his best film since Oldboy with his U.
We've also compiled them to come up with the year's overall winners and losers. We averaged out the top and bottom five vote getters on everyone's lists, and here are the results:
Best: Maniac
Runners-up: The Conjuring, Evil Dead
Worst: Texas Chainsaw 3D
Runners-up: The Purge, The Last Exorcism Part II
Check out the Dread Central staff's Best of and Worst of lists for 2013 by following the links below!
[Andrew Kasch]
[Anthony Arrigo]
[Brad McHargue]
[Buz "Danger" Wallick]
[Debi "The Woman in Black" Moore]
[The Foywonder]
[Gareth "Pestilence" Jones]
[Jinx]
[MattFini]
[Scott "Doctor Gash" Hallam]
[Staci Layne Wilson]
[Uncle Creepy]
Andrew Kasch's Picks
Stoker: Chan-wook Park delivered some next-level filmmaking and his best film since Oldboy with his U.
- 1/3/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Stars: Daniel Lutz, Laura Didio, Neme Alperstein | Directed by Eric Walter
For most people, “The Amityville Horror” was just a movie, but for Daniel Lutz, who lived at the infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, it was real life. In 1975, when Daniel was 10, his family lived there for just 28 days before fleeing in terror, the victims of widespread supernatural happenings that pushed them to the brink of madness and had them fearing for their lives. A media circus began that never fully ended.
Up until their recent deaths, his parents George and Kathy Lutz, never went back on a single claim. In the 35 years since the ordeal, Daniel has never spoken on the record about his experiences. This is his story, in his words. For the first time in 35 years, child eyewitness Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in...
For most people, “The Amityville Horror” was just a movie, but for Daniel Lutz, who lived at the infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, it was real life. In 1975, when Daniel was 10, his family lived there for just 28 days before fleeing in terror, the victims of widespread supernatural happenings that pushed them to the brink of madness and had them fearing for their lives. A media circus began that never fully ended.
Up until their recent deaths, his parents George and Kathy Lutz, never went back on a single claim. In the 35 years since the ordeal, Daniel has never spoken on the record about his experiences. This is his story, in his words. For the first time in 35 years, child eyewitness Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in...
- 10/4/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
3 Venues… 5 days… 36 films!
Yes, Northern England’s premier horror film festival, Grimmfest, is back for 2013, this time taking place at three venues across the north – including two in Manchester – allowing for a much bigger programme for this year. After the launch on October 2nd at Stockport Plaza, Grimmfest 2013 will continue from October 3rd – 6th, at the Dancehouse Theatre, And the Lass O’Gowrie, Manchester. There’s a number of films scheduled this year that (as of yet) haven’t played any other UK film festivals, so there’s bound to be something showing that you haven’t seen, or maybe might not, see again!
One of my good friends James Cullen Bressack is back this year with another of his films, the excellent and innovative To Jennifer, after making a huge splash last year with the controversial Hate Crime. Other highlights, for me, include Thanatamorphose, On Air, Home Sweet Home and The Butterfly Room.
Yes, Northern England’s premier horror film festival, Grimmfest, is back for 2013, this time taking place at three venues across the north – including two in Manchester – allowing for a much bigger programme for this year. After the launch on October 2nd at Stockport Plaza, Grimmfest 2013 will continue from October 3rd – 6th, at the Dancehouse Theatre, And the Lass O’Gowrie, Manchester. There’s a number of films scheduled this year that (as of yet) haven’t played any other UK film festivals, so there’s bound to be something showing that you haven’t seen, or maybe might not, see again!
One of my good friends James Cullen Bressack is back this year with another of his films, the excellent and innovative To Jennifer, after making a huge splash last year with the controversial Hate Crime. Other highlights, for me, include Thanatamorphose, On Air, Home Sweet Home and The Butterfly Room.
- 8/28/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The International Film Channel is more than just "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and Marc Maron. They also release some great films from time to time. And in August, they've got two horror flicks to tickle your scary bone and one seriously chilling documentary.
On August 6, IFC and Mpi Home Video will release Antiviral and My Amityville Horror, and they'll follow that up with an August 13 release of Errors of the Human Body. All three films will be released on DVD with Antiviral also being available on Blu-ray.
Antiviral Synopsis
Antiviral follows the story of Syd March, an employee at a clinic that sells injections of live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to rabid fans who wish to partake in the ultimate form of communion. Syd supplements his income by selling illegal samples of these viruses on the black market, smuggling them out of the clinic in his own body. When he...
On August 6, IFC and Mpi Home Video will release Antiviral and My Amityville Horror, and they'll follow that up with an August 13 release of Errors of the Human Body. All three films will be released on DVD with Antiviral also being available on Blu-ray.
Antiviral Synopsis
Antiviral follows the story of Syd March, an employee at a clinic that sells injections of live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to rabid fans who wish to partake in the ultimate form of communion. Syd supplements his income by selling illegal samples of these viruses on the black market, smuggling them out of the clinic in his own body. When he...
- 7/30/2013
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
The Fantasia Film Festival is taking place from July 18th to August 6th in Montreal and will feature over 100 genre films from around the world. We’ll have Fantasia 2013 coverage over the next few week and wanted to share a list of films we’re looking forward to with our readers, including the world premiere of Curse of Chucky:
“The Fantasia Film Festival is coming back, and coming soon. From July 18 – August 6, Montreal will be home to a showcase of over 100 feature films from around the world, along with a wealth of special events, conferences, and parties. Audiences can look forward to discovering numerous World and International premieres, as well as the Canadian debuts of some of the most acclaimed genre works from this year’s Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, Berlin, and Tribeca film festivals.”
Big Bad Wolves: A young girl goes missing in the woods. She’s soon found,...
“The Fantasia Film Festival is coming back, and coming soon. From July 18 – August 6, Montreal will be home to a showcase of over 100 feature films from around the world, along with a wealth of special events, conferences, and parties. Audiences can look forward to discovering numerous World and International premieres, as well as the Canadian debuts of some of the most acclaimed genre works from this year’s Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, Berlin, and Tribeca film festivals.”
Big Bad Wolves: A young girl goes missing in the woods. She’s soon found,...
- 7/17/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Demon in my View: Wan’s Latest a Delightfully Spooky Throwback
James Wan, notorious nearly a decade ago for helming the first Saw film, has clearly graduated into one of the most notable American voices in the horror genre working today, following up his spooky 2010 film Insidious with another equally thrilling exercise, The Conjuring. Wan stated his aim was to make a film in the vein of classic studio horror films from the late 70s, and he indeed succeeds with his expertly crafted throwback to a time when less was more. Based on a true story concerning the same paranormal couple involved with the infinitely more famous Amityville Horror case, Wan’s latest may only lack in comparison to his previous title due to familiarity with this sort of material, as well as the trappings implied by the true story formula. But needless to say, you won’t see a...
James Wan, notorious nearly a decade ago for helming the first Saw film, has clearly graduated into one of the most notable American voices in the horror genre working today, following up his spooky 2010 film Insidious with another equally thrilling exercise, The Conjuring. Wan stated his aim was to make a film in the vein of classic studio horror films from the late 70s, and he indeed succeeds with his expertly crafted throwback to a time when less was more. Based on a true story concerning the same paranormal couple involved with the infinitely more famous Amityville Horror case, Wan’s latest may only lack in comparison to his previous title due to familiarity with this sort of material, as well as the trappings implied by the true story formula. But needless to say, you won’t see a...
- 6/26/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Reviewed by Jesse Miller, MoreHorror.com
38 years after the world first learnt about a possible haunting in Amityville, now known as “The Amityville Horror”, Writer / Director Eric Walter and his band of film-makers approach Daniel Lutz for any more bits of information involving his family and the paranormal forces they may or may not faced during the 28 days they lived in that house.
The audience sits down to talk with Daniel about his life before and after the event and along for the ride are various journalists that covered the original news articles, parapsychologists that have probably been studying the situation for years, psychologists that examine Daniel’s mental state and friends of the family that have some stuff of their own to say.
What you’ve got here then is a documentary that explores the possibility of a supernatural force but also takes a step back and examines Daniel...
38 years after the world first learnt about a possible haunting in Amityville, now known as “The Amityville Horror”, Writer / Director Eric Walter and his band of film-makers approach Daniel Lutz for any more bits of information involving his family and the paranormal forces they may or may not faced during the 28 days they lived in that house.
The audience sits down to talk with Daniel about his life before and after the event and along for the ride are various journalists that covered the original news articles, parapsychologists that have probably been studying the situation for years, psychologists that examine Daniel’s mental state and friends of the family that have some stuff of their own to say.
What you’ve got here then is a documentary that explores the possibility of a supernatural force but also takes a step back and examines Daniel...
- 6/7/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
My Amityville Horror is a documentary making the rounds on the VOD circuit, and is out in limited release around the country. You can find our review of the film here, but recently we had the opportunity to talk with director Eric Walter about the project.
Before we got started, Eric Walter made it clear that he was a huge Famous Monsters fan, that he’s been one ever since he was a kid, and his dad collected the magazine. Perhaps he still does. Now, he’s come full circle, talking with us about his first feature film, a documentary entitled My Amityville Horror, that delves into the infamous hauntings that took place at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, NY that tore the Lutz family apart and made them household names for decades, as the specter of what did or didn’t happen loomed over the rest of their lives, including one Daniel Lutz,...
Before we got started, Eric Walter made it clear that he was a huge Famous Monsters fan, that he’s been one ever since he was a kid, and his dad collected the magazine. Perhaps he still does. Now, he’s come full circle, talking with us about his first feature film, a documentary entitled My Amityville Horror, that delves into the infamous hauntings that took place at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, NY that tore the Lutz family apart and made them household names for decades, as the specter of what did or didn’t happen loomed over the rest of their lives, including one Daniel Lutz,...
- 4/1/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Here's new clips and images for the documentary "My Amityville Horror". The film, which has made the festival rounds, opened in select theaters on March 15th, and is also available on Cable VOD, SundanceNow and other digital outlets (iTunes, Amazon Streaming, PS3 Playstation Unlimited, Xbox Zune, Google Play and YouTube). In "My Amityville Horror", director Eric Walter gets Daniel Lutz to recount his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films continue to thrill and scare audiences today. For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathleen...
- 3/31/2013
- www.ohmygore.com/
On the fence about seeing Eric Walter’s documentary My Amityville Horror, which delves into the events in Amityville, NY 35 years ago? You shouldn’t be, but check out four clips from the film, featuring Daniel Lutz’s account of the hauntings at 112 Ocean Ave.
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The film is playing in select theaters and is available on Cable VOD, SundanceNow, iTunes, Amazon Streaming, PS3 Playstation Unlimited, Xbox Zune, Google Play and YouTube...
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- 3/30/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Now available in select theaters, on Cable VOD and digital platforms including SundanceNow, is the documentary 'My Amityville Horror' from filmmaker Eric Walter. We shared a pair of clips along with the trailer last week, but now we've got 2 more clips from the movie. 'My Amityville Horror' tells the first hand account from Daniel Lutz, one of the young boys that lived in that house on 112 Ocean Aveune speaking openly and candidly for the first time in over 30 years about what really happened. You can read Scott Weinberg's review here on FEARnet for a bit more on the flick and visit the official website at: www.amityvillemovie.com.
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- 3/27/2013
- by Rob Galluzzo
- FEARnet
My Amityville Horror is not meant to function as a History Channel special on the subject and assumes viewers are aware of the paranormal events that occurred in a house in the Amityville community of Long Island between 1975 and 1976 (on which the contemporary classic The Amityville Horror is based). Since their occurrence one question has continued to dog those who look into the evidence and testimonies Real or hoax Walter seeks out the missing link that may shed some light on the debate Daniel Lutz.
- 3/25/2013
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
My Amityville Horror is now available and we’ve been covering the documentary quite a bit on Daily Dead. If you’re interested in checking out more of the movie, we’ve been provided with four new clips.
“For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz’s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This documentary reveals the horror behind growing up as part of a world famous haunting and while Daniel’s facts may be other’s fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable.”
My Amityville Horror started a limited theatrical run on March 15th and is available on Cable VOD, SundanceNOW and other digital outlets (iTunes, Amazon Streaming, PS3 Playstation Unlimited, Xbox Zune, Google Play and YouTube).
“For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz’s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This documentary reveals the horror behind growing up as part of a world famous haunting and while Daniel’s facts may be other’s fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable.”
My Amityville Horror started a limited theatrical run on March 15th and is available on Cable VOD, SundanceNOW and other digital outlets (iTunes, Amazon Streaming, PS3 Playstation Unlimited, Xbox Zune, Google Play and YouTube).
- 3/25/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
That's right, kids. We now have four new clips from the truly gripping documentary My Amityville Horror (review here) for you to dig on. To say they're compelling is a bit of an understatement. We may well never know exactly what happened that night, but it sure is fun to speculate.
Remaining Theatrical Engagements:
Greensboro, Nc – Carousel Cinema – March 29-April 5
San Diego, CA – Gaslamp 15 - March 29-30
Miami, Fl – O Cinema Wynwood - April 4-8
Seattle, Wa – Grand Illusion Cinema – April 4-6, 12-13, 15
VOD:
Cable VOD platforms: Comcast, Cox, Cablevision, Time Warner
Satellite TV: DirecTV
Online:
iTunes, Xbox, SundanceNOW, YouTube, Amazon, Google Play
For more check out the official My Amityville Horror website and the My Amityville Horror Facebook page.
Synopsis
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel,...
Remaining Theatrical Engagements:
Greensboro, Nc – Carousel Cinema – March 29-April 5
San Diego, CA – Gaslamp 15 - March 29-30
Miami, Fl – O Cinema Wynwood - April 4-8
Seattle, Wa – Grand Illusion Cinema – April 4-6, 12-13, 15
VOD:
Cable VOD platforms: Comcast, Cox, Cablevision, Time Warner
Satellite TV: DirecTV
Online:
iTunes, Xbox, SundanceNOW, YouTube, Amazon, Google Play
For more check out the official My Amityville Horror website and the My Amityville Horror Facebook page.
Synopsis
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel,...
- 3/25/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
To watch The Amityville Horror and be terrified is one thing, but what about hearing the actual ghost story that inspired Jay Anson’s original book? Yes, the movie is all based on stories recalled by the Lutz family while living in one of the most fabled houses in Long Island history, although there’s much controversy over the actual details – and that’s where documentary filmmaker Eric Walter comes in with his brand new film My Amityville Horror. Yup, this young truth-seeker was able to have George and Kathy Lutz’s son Daniel open up about the experiences he had in the house, unleashing all the horrifying details in an attempt to let viewers decide what to believe.
Being the horror nerd I am, there’s no way a chance to speak with Walter about his experience was slipping by me. Check out my exclusive interview with Eric as...
Being the horror nerd I am, there’s no way a chance to speak with Walter about his experience was slipping by me. Check out my exclusive interview with Eric as...
- 3/23/2013
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
For a lot of horror fans, watching a film based on a true story makes their viewing experience all the more jarring. And really, we can’t argue with that. Taking in a reimagining of something that actually transpired is inherently more frightening than a film that isn’t grounded in reality. With that said, we’ve put together a guide to what we hold to be the ten most shocking films based on or inspired by actual events. We’ve ranked the films according to how shocking the movie is, how shocking the actual events are, and how closely the film follows the events it was based upon or inspired by.
#10 The Strangers
This film really struck a nerve with me the first time I saw it. Seeing The Strangers in a dark theatre, late at night really spooked me. Since the film relies heavily on jump scares and...
#10 The Strangers
This film really struck a nerve with me the first time I saw it. Seeing The Strangers in a dark theatre, late at night really spooked me. Since the film relies heavily on jump scares and...
- 3/20/2013
- by Tyler Doupe
- FEARnet
Now available in select theaters, on Cable VOD and digital platforms including SundanceNow, is the intriguing and fascinating documentary 'My Amityville Horror' from filmmaker Eric Walter. Considering the number of movies & books that were spawned out of the alleged Amityville "haunting" story, what does this particular doc have to offer that you haven't heard before? A first hand account from Daniel Lutz, one of the young boys that lived in that house on 112 Ocean Aveune speaking openly and candidly for the first time in over 30 years about what really happened. And the fascinating aspect of the movie stems more from Daniel himself as a subject. You can read Scott Weinberg's review here on FEARnet for a bit more on the flick, but we also have an exclusive clip for you below, along with another clip and the trailer as well. Visit the official website at: www.amityvillemovie.
- 3/18/2013
- by Rob Galluzzo
- FEARnet
Title: My Amityville Horror Director: Eric Walter Over the past three-and-a-half decades, the paranormal events at a house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, a suburban tract along the south shore of Long Island, New York, have inspired all kinds of books — most notably Jay Anson’s 1977 bestseller — and 10 movies. Make that 11, now. Director Eric Walter’s new film, however, is a bit different. “My Amityville Horror” is a documentary look at the events that terrified young Daniel Lutz and his family in late 1975, as told from the perspective and recollection of Lutz himself. In December of ’75, young Daniel, part of a newly blended family, moved into the [ Read More ]
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- 3/17/2013
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
In 1975, George and Kathy Lutz (along with Kathy's three children from a previous marriage), moved into a huge house in Amityville, a tiny Long Island suburb. In less than a month, the family would abandon their possessions and leave the house, later claiming it had been the source of a number of supernatural disturbances – including the appearance of a floating, wolf-headed pig; demonic possession; and swarms of ghostly black flies. (The events were immortalized in a supposedly nonfiction book by Jan Anson that has been adapted a number of times for the big screen.) In "My Amityville Horror," Daniel Lutz, Kathy's oldest boy (he legally changed his name when George married his mom), talks, for the first time, openly and at length about what he experienced in that house. The results are a disturbing mixture of paranormal ghost story and psychological unease. The film begins with Daniel Lutz sitting at a table,...
- 3/14/2013
- by Drew Taylor
- The Playlist
“Based on a true story” is a method applied to ground a film with a sense of reality. How much truth within the adapted work is usually the real question? The infamous Long Island haunted house, dissected and routinely tailored in literature and the media, isn’t the key focus of My Amityville Horror. Instead, the film centers on the reality encountered by Daniel Lutz, the eldest son of the tormented family portrayed in classic The Amityville Horror.
What transpires in this documentary is a slow burning, revealing examination of a man afflicted by the life long distress associated with a broken home life, but also the questioning stigma associated with living in the most infamous of all American haunted houses.
28 Days. That’s the length of time the Lutz family spent in the colonial house on 112 Ocean Avenue before supernatural forces supposedly forced them out. The spectacle that transpired...
What transpires in this documentary is a slow burning, revealing examination of a man afflicted by the life long distress associated with a broken home life, but also the questioning stigma associated with living in the most infamous of all American haunted houses.
28 Days. That’s the length of time the Lutz family spent in the colonial house on 112 Ocean Avenue before supernatural forces supposedly forced them out. The spectacle that transpired...
- 3/14/2013
- by Monte Yazzie
- DailyDead
Perhaps you've seen one of the many film adaptations of "The Amityville Horror," the book which is based on true (very gruesome) events that took place on Long Island in 1974.
In the latest development, Danny Lutz, a member of the family that moves in after the series of mass murders take place, is telling his side in a new documentary, "My Amityville Horror."
Lutz recalls his time at the house, which apparently included seeing hundreds upon hundreds of flies, slamming doors and other very dark occurrences. Needless to say, the family left 28 days later. The movie explores newly-revealed elements to the story that most may not know about, as well as glimpses into the infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue.
Check out the trailer for "My Amityville Horror," which is being release by IFC Film and hits theaters this Friday.
My Amityville Horror - Official Trailer from Eric Walter on Vimeo.
In the latest development, Danny Lutz, a member of the family that moves in after the series of mass murders take place, is telling his side in a new documentary, "My Amityville Horror."
Lutz recalls his time at the house, which apparently included seeing hundreds upon hundreds of flies, slamming doors and other very dark occurrences. Needless to say, the family left 28 days later. The movie explores newly-revealed elements to the story that most may not know about, as well as glimpses into the infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue.
Check out the trailer for "My Amityville Horror," which is being release by IFC Film and hits theaters this Friday.
My Amityville Horror - Official Trailer from Eric Walter on Vimeo.
- 3/13/2013
- by Simone Kitchens
- Huffington Post
Dysfunction Junction: Walter Revisits Source of Classic Horror Film with Mixed Results
Thanks to Stuart Rosenberg’s 1979 film adaptation of Jay Anson’s infamous novel, “The Amityville Horror”, along with its various sequels, not to mention that high profile 2005 remake with Ryan Reynolds, the spooky tale of a family plagued by a series of chilling paranormal activities has long been cemented in the pop cultural psyche. For his documentary debut, filmmaker Eric Walter revisits this notorious case with My Amityville Horror, scoring an exclusive interview with Daniel Lutz, the eldest child of the Amityville family, given the chance to share his side of the story nearly thirty-five years later. The resulting documentary is, at times, unnerving, but more often a subjective exercise that reveals one of America’s most famous hauntings to be an overblown façade, and Daniel Lutz to be an intriguing case study as a victim of psychological (and not preternatural) abuse.
Thanks to Stuart Rosenberg’s 1979 film adaptation of Jay Anson’s infamous novel, “The Amityville Horror”, along with its various sequels, not to mention that high profile 2005 remake with Ryan Reynolds, the spooky tale of a family plagued by a series of chilling paranormal activities has long been cemented in the pop cultural psyche. For his documentary debut, filmmaker Eric Walter revisits this notorious case with My Amityville Horror, scoring an exclusive interview with Daniel Lutz, the eldest child of the Amityville family, given the chance to share his side of the story nearly thirty-five years later. The resulting documentary is, at times, unnerving, but more often a subjective exercise that reveals one of America’s most famous hauntings to be an overblown façade, and Daniel Lutz to be an intriguing case study as a victim of psychological (and not preternatural) abuse.
- 3/13/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Hot on the heels of the new poster debut for My Amityville Horror (review here), we now have a rather intense clip for you cats to dig on featuring the principal subject revisiting one of his therapy sessions. Check it out!
The film will be getting a one-night only theatrical release at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills, CA, on Saturday, March 16th, at 10:00 pm. But don't worry if you're nowhere near the West Coast; it will be available via VOD starting on Friday, March 15th, through Sundance Now.
For more check out the official My Amityville Horror website and the My Amityville Horror Facebook page.
Synopsis
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today.
The film will be getting a one-night only theatrical release at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills, CA, on Saturday, March 16th, at 10:00 pm. But don't worry if you're nowhere near the West Coast; it will be available via VOD starting on Friday, March 15th, through Sundance Now.
For more check out the official My Amityville Horror website and the My Amityville Horror Facebook page.
Synopsis
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today.
- 3/12/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
My Amityville Horror will be released to select theaters and digital outlets this Friday and a new theatrical poster has been released.
“For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz’s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This documentary reveals the horror behind growing up as part of a world famous haunting and while Daniel’s facts may be other’s fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable.”
Beginning March 15th, My Amityville Horror will open in select theaters and will be available to watch on Cable VOD, SundanceNOW and other digital outlets (iTunes, Amazon Streaming, PS3 Playstation Unlimited, Xbox Zune, Google Play and YouTube).
“For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz’s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This documentary reveals the horror behind growing up as part of a world famous haunting and while Daniel’s facts may be other’s fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable.”
Beginning March 15th, My Amityville Horror will open in select theaters and will be available to watch on Cable VOD, SundanceNOW and other digital outlets (iTunes, Amazon Streaming, PS3 Playstation Unlimited, Xbox Zune, Google Play and YouTube).
- 3/12/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
A new one-sheet has come our way for the new documentary My Amityville Horror (review here), and we have it for you right here minus Jodi the evil pig and those nasty bleeding walls. Check it out!
The film will be getting a one-night only theatrical release at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills, CA, on Saturday, March 16th, at 10:00 pm. But don't worry if you're nowhere near the West Coast; it will be available via VOD starting on Friday, March 15th, through Sundance Now.
For more check out the official My Amityville Horror website and the My Amityville Horror Facebook page.
Synopsis
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This...
The film will be getting a one-night only theatrical release at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills, CA, on Saturday, March 16th, at 10:00 pm. But don't worry if you're nowhere near the West Coast; it will be available via VOD starting on Friday, March 15th, through Sundance Now.
For more check out the official My Amityville Horror website and the My Amityville Horror Facebook page.
Synopsis
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This...
- 3/12/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
ShockTillYouDrop.com had revealed an exclusive first look at the final one-sheet for the documentary "My Amityville Horror". The film, which has made the festival rounds, opens in select theaters on March 15th, and will also be available on Cable VOD, SundanceNow and other digital outlets (iTunes, Amazon Streaming, PS3 Playstation Unlimited, Xbox Zune, Google Play and YouTube). In "My Amityville Horror", director Eric Walter gets Daniel Lutz to recount his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films continue to thrill and scare audiences today.For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that...
- 3/12/2013
- www.ohmygore.com/
The documentary My Amityville Horror from director Eric Walter, gives Daniel Lutz an opportunity to retell his story of the original Amityville haunting back in 1975. This story, obviously, is what led to myriads of films. On March 15th, the film is coming to theaters and will be available on VOD. A one sheet for the film has been released. Enjoy.
You can view the full poster by clicking here.
You can view the full poster by clicking here.
- 3/12/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
My Amityville Horror finally opens this month, so – as usual, we’re here to share the latest horror updates with you! It’s time for a brand new poster and teaser trailer for Eric Walter‘s documentary which says: you’ve seen the movie, now hear the story of the Amityville haunting from someone who lived it. Check it out in the rest of this report & let us know what you think! Director Eric Walter and producers Andrea Adams and Christine Irons are bringing us their version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. Starring Daniel Lutz, Laura Didio and Lorraine Warren, My...
- 3/11/2013
- by Jeanne Standal
- Filmofilia
ShockTillYouDrop.com has your exclusive first look at the final one-sheet for the documentary My Amityville Horror. The film, which has made the festival rounds, opens in select theaters on March 15th, and will also be available on Cable VOD, SundanceNow and other digital outlets (iTunes, Amazon Streaming, PS3 Playstation Unlimited, Xbox Zune, Google Play and YouTube).
In My Amityville Horror, director Eric Walter gets Daniel Lutz to recount his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz’s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films continue to thrill and scare audiences today.
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In My Amityville Horror, director Eric Walter gets Daniel Lutz to recount his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz’s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films continue to thrill and scare audiences today.
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- 3/11/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
ShockTillYouDrop.com has your exclusive first look at the final one-sheet for the documentary My Amityville Horror . The film, which has made the festival rounds, opens in select theaters on March 15th, and will also be available on Cable VOD, SundanceNow and other digital outlets (iTunes, Amazon Streaming, PS3 Playstation Unlimited, Xbox Zune, Google Play and YouTube). In My Amityville Horror , director Eric Walter gets Daniel Lutz to recount his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz.s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films continue to thrill and scare audiences today. You can view the full poster by clicking here .
- 3/11/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Written/directed by: Eric Walter
Featuring: Daniel Lutz, Laura Didio
Survival is a common theme in horror films. The notion of outwitting the bad guy in any given film is the motor of a standard plot. But what if the events in question are supposedly real and someone who lived through it decides to come forward and give their side of the story decades later? The audience would be expecting something groundbreaking and chilling. Unfortunately, in the case of director Eric Walter's My Amityville Horror, the titular story comes off as a tepid and unsubstantial vision of something that is potentially much darker.
The storyteller for the majority of the film is Daniel Lutz, Kathy Lutz's oldest son and the adopted child of George Lutz. He maintains throughout the film that he must tell this story as he lived it, but he is also terrified to do so.
Featuring: Daniel Lutz, Laura Didio
Survival is a common theme in horror films. The notion of outwitting the bad guy in any given film is the motor of a standard plot. But what if the events in question are supposedly real and someone who lived through it decides to come forward and give their side of the story decades later? The audience would be expecting something groundbreaking and chilling. Unfortunately, in the case of director Eric Walter's My Amityville Horror, the titular story comes off as a tepid and unsubstantial vision of something that is potentially much darker.
The storyteller for the majority of the film is Daniel Lutz, Kathy Lutz's oldest son and the adopted child of George Lutz. He maintains throughout the film that he must tell this story as he lived it, but he is also terrified to do so.
- 3/6/2013
- by Alexandra West
- Planet Fury
This new documentary from IFC has really peaked my interest. It’s titled My Amityville Horror and it tells the tale of Daniel Lutz one of the children of George and Kathy Lutz whose experiences at the notorious house inspired the best selling novel The Amityville Horror which of course led to the film.
For the first time in 35 years Daniel tells his story of what happened to him and his family back in 1975. … Continue reading →...
For the first time in 35 years Daniel tells his story of what happened to him and his family back in 1975. … Continue reading →...
- 3/3/2013
- by Dave Dreher
- Horror News
IFC Midnight unveiled the trailer for "My Amityville Horror" documentary that focuses on one of the Lutz children that lived through the Amityville Horror events. Check it out below. Plot: For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This documentary reveals the horror behind growing up as part of a world famous haunting and while Daniel's facts may be other's fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable. The new movie will be available on VOD and select theaters on March 15th. Trailer:...
- 3/2/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
IFC Films has unleashed the official trailer for "My Amityville Horror", a documentary dealing with Daniel Lutz, who is one of the children of the Lutz family. He notoriously lived through what inspired countless books, movies and adaptions of what was known as The Amityville Horror. Synopsis: For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and…...
- 3/1/2013
- Horrorbid
Yet another new trailer for director Eric Walter’s truly frightening documentary My Amityville Horror (review here) has made its way to the haunted and hallowed halls of the interwebs, and we have it for you right here. Check it out. Skepticism not required.
The film will be getting a one-night only theatrical release at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills, CA, on Saturday, March 16th, at 10:00 pm. But don't worry if you're nowhere near the West Coast; it will be available via VOD starting on Friday, March 15th, through Sundance Now.
For more check out the official My Amityville Horror website and the My Amityville Horror Facebook page.
Synopsis
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films...
The film will be getting a one-night only theatrical release at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills, CA, on Saturday, March 16th, at 10:00 pm. But don't worry if you're nowhere near the West Coast; it will be available via VOD starting on Friday, March 15th, through Sundance Now.
For more check out the official My Amityville Horror website and the My Amityville Horror Facebook page.
Synopsis
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films...
- 3/1/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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