My Amityville Horror (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2013, My Amityville Horror is a horror and documentary film directed by Eric Walter, running about 88 minutes. “I just wanted somebody to believe me.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 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 others' fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable. Documentary filmmaker Eric Walter has combined years of independent research into the Amityville case along with the perspectives of past investigative reporters and eyewitnesses, giving way to the most personal testimony of the subject to date.
Who’s in it. My Amityville Horror stars Daniel Lutz as Himself, Susan Bartell as Herself, Laura DiDio as Herself and Marvin Scott as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, My Amityville Horror has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Amityville Horror page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Amityville Horror tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Amityville Horror (2013)?
- In US, My Amityville Horror is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Amityville Horror worth watching?
- My Amityville Horror holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Amityville Horror?
- My Amityville Horror stars Daniel Lutz, Susan Bartell, Laura DiDio and Marvin Scott.
- When was My Amityville Horror released?
- My Amityville Horror was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.