The Amityville Horror (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2005, The Amityville Horror is a horror film directed by Andrew Douglas, running about 90 minutes. “What happened over the next 28 days has never been explained.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This hair-raising remake of the 1979 horror hit depicts the ordeal of the Lutz clan, whose new home has a gory past and a legacy of demons. Before long, the family patriarch is plagued by nightmares and his daughter is seeing phantoms.
Who’s in it. The Amityville Horror stars Ryan Reynolds as George Lutz, Melissa George as Kathy Lutz, Jesse James as Billy Lutz and Jimmy Bennett as Michael Lutz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Amityville Horror has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $108M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 The Amityville Horror page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amityville Horror tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amityville Horror (2005)?
- In US, The Amityville Horror is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 The Amityville Horror worth watching?
- The Amityville Horror holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Amityville Horror?
- The Amityville Horror stars Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Jesse James, Jimmy Bennett and Chloë Grace Moretz.
- When was The Amityville Horror released?
- The Amityville Horror was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.