The film laid important groundwork for subsequent horror films, carrying considerable weight in its time. Certain religious elements may not resonate as strongly now. However, the development of the characters, along with the skillful incorporation of flashbacks and dreamlike scenes, allows it to remain effective in building suspense. It’s a solid horror offering featuring talented performers, admirable direction, an…

A couple recently married moves into a house by the water on Long Island with their three young children. A year prior, this home was the site of a terrible tragedy, but the parents—played by James Brolin and Margot Kidder—didn’t feel it was an issue, especially since buying the place at a reduced price was appealing. Then unsettling incidents begin to occur. "The Amityville Horror" (1979) was likely the finest ha…