
The Amityville Murders
Directed by Daniel Farrands
Produced by CineTel Films, 1428 Films
A dark, tension-laden account of a real family murder, exploring the psychological unraveling of a killer and the supernatural claims that haunted his defense.
On the night of November 13th, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. took a high powered rifle and murdered his entire family as they slept. At his trial, DeFeo claimed that 'voices' in the house commanded him to kill. This is their story.
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Does The Amityville Murders end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.
Is The Amityville Murders violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is The Amityville Murders scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is The Amityville Murders easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is The Amityville Murders sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Amityville Murders
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Amityville Murders
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Amityville Murders, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Amityville Murders, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Amityville Murders, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































