Amityville: The Evil Escapes (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 4.4

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Released in 1989, Amityville: The Evil Escapes is a horror and tv movie film directed by Sandor Stern, running about 95 minutes. “A new home, a new family, the terror returns” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The demonic force lurking in Amityville for over 300 years escapes to a remote California mansion. It encounters a struggling family living together by uncertain means. The beast manipulates a little girl by manifesting itself in the form of her dead father. Soon it will be able to possess her completely... is it too late for a young priest to defeat the demon and end the curse?

Who’s in it. Amityville: The Evil Escapes stars Patty Duke as Nancy Evans, Jane Wyatt as Alice Leacock, Fredric Lehne as Father Kibbler and Lou Hancock as Peggy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Amityville: The Evil Escapes has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Amityville: The Evil Escapes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Amityville: The Evil Escapes tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Amityville: The Evil Escapes (1989)?
In US, Amityville: The Evil Escapes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Amityville: The Evil Escapes worth watching?
Amityville: The Evil Escapes holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Amityville: The Evil Escapes?
Amityville: The Evil Escapes stars Patty Duke, Jane Wyatt, Fredric Lehne, Lou Hancock and Brandy Gold.
When was Amityville: The Evil Escapes released?
Amityville: The Evil Escapes was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.