The Amityville Horror 2005
"What happened over the next 28 days has never been explained."
Andrew Douglas's 2005 remake of *The Amityville Horror* strips away the suburban dream to reveal something far more sinister beneath its Dutch colonial façade.
Director: Andrew Douglas
Cast
Ryan Reynolds
George Lutz
Melissa George
Kathy Lutz
Jesse James
Billy Lutz
Jimmy Bennett
Michael Lutz
Chloë Grace Moretz
Chelsea Lutz
Rachel Nichols
Lisa
Philip Baker Hall
Father Callaway
Isabel Conner
Jodie Defeo
Brendan Donaldson
Ronald Defeo
Annabel Armour
Realtor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Amityville Horror (2005) about?
This remake follows the Lutz family as they discover their dream home in Amityville is built on a foundation of terror. Their move-in bliss curdles into violent hallucinations and unexplainable phenomena, forcing each member to confront whether the house is cursed—or if their minds are betraying them.
Who directed The Amityville Horror?
Andrew Douglas helmed the 2005 version, steering the remake toward psychological intensity rather than supernatural spectacle.
Who stars in The Amityville Horror?
The film features Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Jesse James, Jimmy Bennett, and a young Chloë Grace Moretz among its lead cast.
Is The Amityville Horror (2005) worth watching?
If you crave slow-burn horror that lingers longer than a jump scare, this remake delivers. It's not a flawless flick, but its tense atmosphere and strong performances make it a solid pick for fans of psychological terror—just don't expect the supernatural frights of the original.
How long is The Amityville Horror?
The film runs for 90 minutes, packed into a tight runtime that keeps the dread at a relentless simmer.
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About The Amityville Horror (2005) — A family's nightmare in a house that should never have a price tag
Andrew Douglas's 2005 remake of *The Amityville Horror* strips away the suburban dream to reveal something far more sinister beneath its Dutch colonial façade. When the Lutz family—George, Kathy, and their three kids—move into a seemingly perfect Long Island home at an unbelievable price, the promise of a fresh start quickly curdles into a waking nightmare. Strange noises echo through empty rooms, violent impulses surface without warning, and each family member is drawn into a psychological maelstrom that feels as real as it is terrifying. As the walls seem to breathe with malice, the question lingers: is the house haunted, or is the terror unfolding in the minds of those who dare to live there?
The film leans into psychological horror, trading jump scares for creeping dread that seeps into every corner of the Lutz household. With Ryan Reynolds and Melissa George anchoring the cast, the story unfolds like a slow-burn exorcism, where the real horror may not be the ghosts but the unraveling of a family's sanity. The Amityville Horror (2005) is a chilling reminder that home is supposed to be a sanctuary—until it becomes your greatest fear.
