Based on an account from a Long Island man, a tale which centers on George and Kathy Lutz, a newly married couple with three children, who move into their stately, beautiful new house in Amityville, New York–only to discover that the house already has demonic inhabitants. Unbeknownst to the couple, a multiple murder took place at their house, many years prior.
Based on Jay Anson’s novel “The Amityville Horror” published in 1977.
Begin shoot date: summer 08/02/2004 Cast: Credits:
Remake of the MGM horror classic “The Amityville Horror” (USA/1979) produced by Ronald Saland and Elliot
US release date: winter 01/14/2005
Genres: Adaptation, Horror, Remake
US Distributors: MGM Pictures
Jimmy Bennett, III – Chris Lutz
Ryan Reynolds
Melissa George
Rachel Nichols
Chloe Grace Moretz – Missy Lutz
Philip Baker Hall – Father McNamara
Jesse James
Director: Andrew Douglas
Writer:
Jay Anson – Source Material (from novel: “The Amityville Horror”)
Scott Kosar – Screenplay
Sheldon Turner – Screenplay (polish)
