The Amityville Horror (1979 American film) detailed information

The Amityville Horror, a 1979 American classic thriller film directed by Stewart Rosenberg, starring James Brolin, Margot Kidd, and Rod Steiger . Adapted from a true incident that occurred in Long Island, New York in 1974, the film was remade in 2005. Basic introduction Chinese name: The Amityville Horror Foreign name: The Amityville Horror Distribution company: American International Pictures (AIP) Production region: United States Director: Stuart Rosenberg Type: Horror Starring: James Brolin Margot Kidd Duration: 117min Release time: 1979-7-27 Dialogue language: English Color: Color imdb code: tt0078767 Movie plot, cast and crew, film trailer, award record, movie plot April 1974 At about 3 a.m. on the same day, a massacre occurred in a three-story villa in the Amityville neighborhood of Long Island, New York. Ronald, the youngest son of the Leian family, took advantage of his parents and brothers while they were sleeping and shot them one by one with a rifle. Ronald later claimed that someone had entered his body and he could not help but commit a heinous crime. Although the court ultimately did not accept his defense, rumors about the haunted villa continued to spread.

A year later, the Lutzes (played by James Brolin & Margot Kidder), who had no prior knowledge, bought the Leian family villa at a very low price.

Not long after they moved in, strange things happened one after another... Stills and Credits Director Stuart Rosenberg Writer Sandor Stern - (screenplay) Jay Anson - (book) George Lutz - story (uncredited) Kathy Lutz - story (uncredited) Produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff - executive producer Elliot Geisinger - producer Ronald Saland - producer Cinematography Fred J. Koenekamp - (director of photography) Film Editing Robert Brown - (as Robert Brown Jr.) Original Music Lalo Schifrin Art Direction by Kim Swados Assistant Director Benjamin Rosenberg - second assistant director Edward E. Vaughan - first assistant director (as Ed Vaughan) Starring James Brolin as George Lutz Margot Kidder as Kathy Lutz Rod Steiger as Father Delaney Don Stroudas Father Bolen Murray Hamiltonas Father Ryan John Larchas Father Nuncio Natasha Ryan as Amy Lutz K.C. Martelas Greg Lutz Meeno Peluceas Matt Lutz Michael Sacksas Jeff Helen Shaveras Carolyn Amy Wrightas Jackie Val Averyas Sgt. Gionfriddo Elsa Ravenas Mrs.Townsend Irene Daileyas Aunt Helena Marc Vahanian as Jimmy Ellen Saland as Jimmy's wife Eddie Barthas Agui James Tolkanas Coroner Video trailer The film is adapted from a real event that once caused a sensation. The three-story villa in the story is located at 112 Ocean Boulevard in Amityville, Long Island, New York. The protagonists of the film, the Luce couple, are indeed real people. That year, they bought this million-dollar mansion for only $80,000. The reason is naturally that a heinous murder occurred here a year ago. What is controversial is what happened after the Luce family moved into No. 112. The Luces claimed that a series of frightening evil spirits occurred after that. They even hired a priest to perform an exorcism, but to no avail, which ultimately led them to flee in a hurry after only 28 days of stay. However, some people think that the Luce family is completely exaggerating. In order to seek the truth, ABC conducted an exclusive report on the matter. But the results remain confusing. The only fact is that the house remains untouched. Looking back at the murder that occurred in November 1974. The murderer, Ronald, swore during his subsequent trial that his actions were directed by some evil force. However, the jury and prosecutors believed that he killed his relatives in cold blood in order to obtain high insurance money. Ultimately, Ronald was sentenced to 150 years in prison on six counts of first-degree murder. A year later, the horrors of the Luce family were revealed. Later, several so-called experts in paranormal science were invited by a New York reporter to explore 112 Ocean Boulevard. After a dull night, one claimed he felt a "terrible and overwhelming sense of depression" in the house. At the same time, it is said that a strange image of a ghostly boy was also found in the photos taken by experts. This further convinced the Luce couple that the reason why the murderer killed all their family members in this house must be "obsessed". At the same time, William, the lawyer who defended Ronald, happened to be writing a novel. The latter originally wanted to write the Luce couple's experience into his book. But later the cooperation failed due to distrust between William and the Luce couple.

In 1976, writer Jay Anson completed a documentary horror novel: "The Amityville Horror" based on the Luce family. The work received a very strong response after its release. It was printed 13 times, with a total circulation of more than 6 million copies. In July 1979, the movie of the same name adapted from the novel was even more successful. For a time, discussions about the "haunted house" filled the streets. Later, a reporter claimed that he had interviewed Ronald, a murderer who was serving his sentence, in a remote prison on the outskirts of New York City. He admitted that his sophistry in court were actually lies, and they were just an attempt to create a picture of mental illness. Excuses to avoid legal punishment. The so-called "voice drove him to kill" or "there was some evil force hidden in the room" are all lies. George Luce still firmly stated: "What I tell is the true story of my experience." In addition, he also claimed that Jay Anson has amassed millions of dollars in wealth through novels and movies, and their family Only $300,000 was obtained from it.

Award-winning record: Best Original Score (nominated) Lalo Schifrin