Trystan Hurst
Can you imagine being newlywed and finding your dream house
for an affordable price? Pack your bags and move right in but there’s a catch.
Would you still move in if you knew their own son murdered the previous owners
in their own cold blood? Amityville
Horror released into theaters in 1979 brought about a new fear to
newlyweds, finding their new house full of the souls of their previous owners.
Newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz move them and her three kids
into a lavish home on the lake which is surprisingly affordable for the family.
Of course the reason for the low price is because of the gruesome murders of
the previous family done by their lunatic son. Slowly George changes and Kathy
begins to notice how uptight and distant he is. The family starts to realize
that there is an evil presence in the house and its got its eyes set on George.
Will the family make it out…alive?
In the 2005 remake, starring Ryan Reynolds follows the same
story line just of course adding a few things. The original film didn’t reveal
much about the Lutz’ daughter, but she becomes present in the remake becoming
acquainted with an imaginary friend. The forming of an imaginary friend isn’t
necessarily uncommon for a child in that time but eventually it became more of
an issue when bad things begin to happen involving this “friend.” Just like the
original, the evil presence targets George Lutz and makes him crazy and
murderous.
I will always stick to original horror films, but this film
remake does stick very closely to the original storyline. The family not only has to deal with the evil
presence in their house but also a family member succumbing to a paranormal
entity. If you’re interested in either of these films, the original is
definitely recommended because it is more realistic and scary.
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