Twice a month Joe Lipsett will dissect a new Amityville Horror film to explore how the “franchise” has evolved in increasingly ludicrous directions. This is “The Amityville IP.”
Despite featuring the most awkward title yet, it’s my pleasure to report that Amityville 1992: It’s About Time is a top-tier entry in the Amityville Horror series.
Thanks primarily to assured direction by Hellbound: Hellraiser 2’s Tony Randel and a wild script from writers Christopher DeFaria and Antonio Toro (based loosely on a book by John G. Jones), the sixth entry in the Amityville series is a genuine delight from top to bottom.
Many of the franchise’s key elements are here: the iconic windows, a widowed character, the dysfunctional family, goopy practical FX, and a new cursed object. Here it’s a clock, which is immediately described by a character as “ugly,” continuing a trend that began with the lamp in The Evil Escapes.
Despite featuring the most awkward title yet, it’s my pleasure to report that Amityville 1992: It’s About Time is a top-tier entry in the Amityville Horror series.
Thanks primarily to assured direction by Hellbound: Hellraiser 2’s Tony Randel and a wild script from writers Christopher DeFaria and Antonio Toro (based loosely on a book by John G. Jones), the sixth entry in the Amityville series is a genuine delight from top to bottom.
Many of the franchise’s key elements are here: the iconic windows, a widowed character, the dysfunctional family, goopy practical FX, and a new cursed object. Here it’s a clock, which is immediately described by a character as “ugly,” continuing a trend that began with the lamp in The Evil Escapes.
- 1/17/2023
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
Reviewed by Chris Wright, MoreHorror.com
Directed By: Tony Randel
Written By: John G. Jones, Christopher DeFaria, Antonio Toro
Starring: Stephen Macht (Jacob Sterling), Shawn Weatherly (Andrea Livingston), Megan Ward (Lisa Sterling), Damon Martin (Rusty Sterling), Jonathan Penner (Dr. Leonard Stafford), Nita Talbot (Iris Wheeler), Dean Cochran (Andy)
Some horror fans automatically have a negative connotation attached to franchises with a lot of sequels. Moreover, some have antipathy toward direct to video sequels and make assumptions that because they were not in the theater that they are automatically going to be bad regardless. I have watched the entire original run of the Amityville movies and this could be argued as the best direct to video sequel of the lot. First released by Republic Pictures in 1992, “Amityville 1992” takes the premise of the book it is based on and gives a good outing to a dying franchise.
The plot is that Jacob...
Directed By: Tony Randel
Written By: John G. Jones, Christopher DeFaria, Antonio Toro
Starring: Stephen Macht (Jacob Sterling), Shawn Weatherly (Andrea Livingston), Megan Ward (Lisa Sterling), Damon Martin (Rusty Sterling), Jonathan Penner (Dr. Leonard Stafford), Nita Talbot (Iris Wheeler), Dean Cochran (Andy)
Some horror fans automatically have a negative connotation attached to franchises with a lot of sequels. Moreover, some have antipathy toward direct to video sequels and make assumptions that because they were not in the theater that they are automatically going to be bad regardless. I have watched the entire original run of the Amityville movies and this could be argued as the best direct to video sequel of the lot. First released by Republic Pictures in 1992, “Amityville 1992” takes the premise of the book it is based on and gives a good outing to a dying franchise.
The plot is that Jacob...
- 8/10/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Okay, kids! For those of you keeping track, here's the tally thus far: We reported earlier that there are currently three Amityville projects under way. We know for certain that at least one of them is getting made. The other two? Not so much. How about a fourth?
According to Bloody Disgusting a fourth one is already casting for a shoot in Los Angeles, Amityville Haunting.
Before we get to that, let's look at the various other projects in the works.
Dimension Films is developing an official sequel, The Amityville Tapes, with directors Casey La Scala and Daniel Farrands. We can happily confirm that this one is rock solid. Film Regions International is working on My Amityville Horror, Eric Walter's documentary about the infamous Amityville Murders that will set the record straight with the help of Daniel Lutz, the eldest son of George and Kathleen Lutz. And then there's Amityville: The Legacy 3D,...
According to Bloody Disgusting a fourth one is already casting for a shoot in Los Angeles, Amityville Haunting.
Before we get to that, let's look at the various other projects in the works.
Dimension Films is developing an official sequel, The Amityville Tapes, with directors Casey La Scala and Daniel Farrands. We can happily confirm that this one is rock solid. Film Regions International is working on My Amityville Horror, Eric Walter's documentary about the infamous Amityville Murders that will set the record straight with the help of Daniel Lutz, the eldest son of George and Kathleen Lutz. And then there's Amityville: The Legacy 3D,...
- 8/20/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
There are only a smattering of folks in the world familiar with Kyle Smith's brilliant, hilarious, amazing Turkey Bowl, which premiered earlier this year at SXSW and will be released on various platforms in late June (at which point, we'll post a review, but you can see Dan's over at the Houston Press), so the outrage over Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's new film by the same name can't be heard. At least until many of you get a chance to see Kyle Smith's film, at which time I expect all of you to shake your laptops and iPads in protest. Kyle Smith's film, which unfolds in real time, is about a touch football game an ensemble of 10 post-grad friends reenacts with one another every year (the winner gets a Turkey, even though the game is played in the Summer, and even though no one wants the damn thing...
- 5/18/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
A spin-off to 1979's film "The Amityville Horror" is in development. Hannibal Classics has announced that they are currently developing "Amityville: The Legacy 3D", a big screen version of John G. Jones' novel "Amityville: The Evil Escapes".
The horror movie will be produced by Richard Rionda Del Castro and Paul Mason, who co-produced 2005's "The Amityville Horror", a remake to the original film of the same title. Steve B. Harris will join Del Castro and Mason as producer, in addition to serving as the scribe along with Andrew Helm. The production is expected to start this fall to meet the 2012 release schedule.
The plot detail, issued in a press release via Hannibal Classics' official site, says that the story opens with six priests coming into an abandoned house. Unfortunately, Father Kibbler, the youngest priest, is attacked by an unseen demon after he followed a sound into the attic.
The horror movie will be produced by Richard Rionda Del Castro and Paul Mason, who co-produced 2005's "The Amityville Horror", a remake to the original film of the same title. Steve B. Harris will join Del Castro and Mason as producer, in addition to serving as the scribe along with Andrew Helm. The production is expected to start this fall to meet the 2012 release schedule.
The plot detail, issued in a press release via Hannibal Classics' official site, says that the story opens with six priests coming into an abandoned house. Unfortunately, Father Kibbler, the youngest priest, is attacked by an unseen demon after he followed a sound into the attic.
- 5/12/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
If nine other films in the ongoing series just wasn't enough, then you'll be happy to know that a spin-off from the original 1979 film The Amityville Horror is on the way. Hannibal Classics announced (via Shock Til You Drop) that they are developing Amityville: The Legacy 3D, a film based on John G. Jones' book Amityville: The Evil Escapes. Andrew Helm and Steve B. Harris will script the new story with shooting expected to begin sometime this fall with an eye towards release in October 2012. Though no director is currently attached to the project, we do have quite a details synopsis of the story which you can find below. Here's the official synopsis from the press release, but beware of spoilers: Six priests enter an abandoned home in the middle of an intense thunderstorm. The leader of the group, Father Manfred, quiets the doubting Father Kibbler, the youngest priest.
- 5/12/2011
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Because ten is so much more appealing than nine, The Amityville Horror is set for yet another film. Despite some inconsistencies and scores of papers and specials calling the legend a hoax, the aura behind the creepiest house in America is still very much alive and anything associated with it is big business. The 2005 remake of the original film starring Ryan Reynolds was produced by Michael Bay and generated over a hundred million in box office returns; now The Amityville Legacy is looking to cash in. Developed by Hannibal Classics and adapted from John G. Jones. original work Amityville: Evil Escapes, Legacy will follow the Evans family as they cope with the staggering loss of Aunt Carolyn. She killed herself under mysterious circumstances, leaving her two kids to be raised by the Evans. in a new house they all move into, hoping for a fresh start. Unfortunately, that peace of...
- 5/11/2011
- cinemablend.com
Source: FilmShaft - Amityville: The Legacy 3D Heading Into Production
Although there has been a Ryan Reynolds starring remake a few years ago, which wasn't half bad to be fair, any further editions have been hampered by rights issues. Isn't that always the case! The so-called "Amityville Horror" has been done to death but now it'll be done to death some more with Hannibal Classics announcing a new movie is going into production.
Amityville: The Legacy 3D will start shooting in September after the legal wrangles were overcome. The film is based on d on Amityville: The Evil Escapes by John G. Jones and there's a full, spoiler-heavy synopsis to read so you'll know all about the movie!
There's no director or cast attached yet but expect news very soon. Richard Rionda Del Castro, Paul Mason
Steve B. Harris are attached to produce.
"Six priests enter an abandoned home in...
Although there has been a Ryan Reynolds starring remake a few years ago, which wasn't half bad to be fair, any further editions have been hampered by rights issues. Isn't that always the case! The so-called "Amityville Horror" has been done to death but now it'll be done to death some more with Hannibal Classics announcing a new movie is going into production.
Amityville: The Legacy 3D will start shooting in September after the legal wrangles were overcome. The film is based on d on Amityville: The Evil Escapes by John G. Jones and there's a full, spoiler-heavy synopsis to read so you'll know all about the movie!
There's no director or cast attached yet but expect news very soon. Richard Rionda Del Castro, Paul Mason
Steve B. Harris are attached to produce.
"Six priests enter an abandoned home in...
- 5/11/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
[1] Hannibal Classics has just announced a spin-off of the 1979 classic The Amityville Horror, to be titled Amityville: The Legacy 3D. The new film will be based on the book Amityville: The Evil Escapes by John G. Jones, which also inspired some of the sequels. Andrew Helm and Steve B. Harris are set to write the script, with Harris, Richard Rionda Del Castro and Paul Mason (who also produced the 2005 remake) producing. No director or cast is attached at this time. Legacy will be the tenth installment in the Amityville series, which includes four previous feature films, four direct-to-video releases, and a made-for-tv movie. It will also be the second one in 3D -- the third film, Amityville 3-D, came out during the '80s 3D craze. Read more after the jump. Legacy will center around the Evans family -- parents Nancy and Michael and daughter Amanda -- who move into...
- 5/11/2011
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
Hannibal Classics is moving forward with "Amityville: The Legacy 3D", a new horror feature based on the haunted house franchise.
Unlike the 2005 remake starring Ryan Reynolds, this will Not be a new version of the story in the original Jay Anson 1997 novel "The Amityville Horror" or its famous 1979 film adaptation.
Instead, Steve B. Harris and Andrew Helm are adapting the script based on John G. Jones' 1988 novel 'Amityville: The Evil Escapes', the fourth book in the series. A lot of the elements of the book were adapted for the screen before - in 1989's "Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes" and 1992's "Amityville: It's About Time".
The storyline follows Nancy and Michael Evans, a couple touched by a family tragedy when Nancy's sister Carolyn committed suicide, leaving them to look after her kids. Moving into Carolyn's suburban home to fix it up and then sell it, Nancy begins to sense an evil presence,...
Unlike the 2005 remake starring Ryan Reynolds, this will Not be a new version of the story in the original Jay Anson 1997 novel "The Amityville Horror" or its famous 1979 film adaptation.
Instead, Steve B. Harris and Andrew Helm are adapting the script based on John G. Jones' 1988 novel 'Amityville: The Evil Escapes', the fourth book in the series. A lot of the elements of the book were adapted for the screen before - in 1989's "Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes" and 1992's "Amityville: It's About Time".
The storyline follows Nancy and Michael Evans, a couple touched by a family tragedy when Nancy's sister Carolyn committed suicide, leaving them to look after her kids. Moving into Carolyn's suburban home to fix it up and then sell it, Nancy begins to sense an evil presence,...
- 5/11/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Hannibal Classics has announced plans to develop a new "Amityville Horror" movie, which will be called "The Amityville Legacy 3D." It will be based on John G. Jones' "Amityville: The Evil Escapes" book and is being adapted by Andrew Helm and Steve B. Harris. A director has yet to be hired, but shooting is expected to begin this fall for an October 2012 release. Full "The Amityville Legacy 3D" plot synopsis from press release: Six priests enter an abandoned home in the middle of an intense thunderstorm. The leader of the group, Father Manfred, quiets the doubting Father Kibbler, the youngest priest. The priests separate and Kibbler follows the sound of laughter into the attic. Inside, flies swarm by the the iconic windows of the Amityville house. The door slams shut and an unseen demon claws at Kibbler. Manfred kicks open the door and battles the demon until it consumes him in fire.
- 5/11/2011
- WorstPreviews.com
Get ready to return to Amityville for The Amityville Legacy 3D. Hannibal Classics announced that a spin-off of the original Amityville Horror is being being developed. The new film will be based on the book "Amityville: The Evil Escapes" by John G. Jones. This same book has served as an inspiration for some of the sequels). Richard Rionda Del Castro, Paul Mason (co-producer of the 2005 remake) and Steve B. Harris are set to produce the film. Andrew Helm and Harris are scripting with filmin to begin this fall for a 2012 release.
The original film freaked me out. I have never seen the 2005 Ryan Reynolds-starring remake, but have heard good things. I have a feeling that every classic horror film will get the remake/reboot treatment in 3D. I personally wish they would come up with new films, but this may turn out to be interesting.
What are your thoughts on this news?...
The original film freaked me out. I have never seen the 2005 Ryan Reynolds-starring remake, but have heard good things. I have a feeling that every classic horror film will get the remake/reboot treatment in 3D. I personally wish they would come up with new films, but this may turn out to be interesting.
What are your thoughts on this news?...
- 5/11/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Fans of The Amityville Horror may be frustrated that additional chapters in the saga have been stalled for some time now by legal issues. Apparently the rights are divided among different parties. But news just broke that Hannibal Classics is moving forward with a sequel based on Amityville: The Evil Escapes by John G. Jones. The book has served as inspiration for past Amityville sequels, and now looks like it will do the same for Amityville: The Legacy 3D. More after the jump. Our friends at Shock till You Drop just reported this news, which broke on the Hannibal Classics website. The film is set to start shooting in September for an October 2012 release. Here's the official...
- 5/10/2011
- FEARnet
The Amityville Horror, for better or for worse, is one of the single most famous ghost stories of our lifetime, and it's for that very reason that filmmakers keep going to the well to try and make a good movie surrounding the perplexing mythos surrounding the case.
With several new projects bearing the Amityville moniker in various states of production, it's getting harder and harder to weed out which ones we're most excited for.
Another new one has popped up at Cannes - Amityville: The Legacy 3D which is based upon Amityville: The Evil Escapes (which was also the title of the crappy 1989 made-for-tv movie) by John G. Jones.
Hannibal Classics is the company behind this latest project; however, adding to the mystery of the Amityville canon, it's unclear as of yet whether or not Hannibal has secured the rights to make an Amityville film so we wouldn't count on...
With several new projects bearing the Amityville moniker in various states of production, it's getting harder and harder to weed out which ones we're most excited for.
Another new one has popped up at Cannes - Amityville: The Legacy 3D which is based upon Amityville: The Evil Escapes (which was also the title of the crappy 1989 made-for-tv movie) by John G. Jones.
Hannibal Classics is the company behind this latest project; however, adding to the mystery of the Amityville canon, it's unclear as of yet whether or not Hannibal has secured the rights to make an Amityville film so we wouldn't count on...
- 5/10/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
All of these competing Amityville Horror projects have me extremely confused. From what I understand, there are rights to the book and rights to the actual story as told by George Lutz. Therefore, it's hard for me to understand who actually controls these rights, especially since there's already The Amityville Tapes stuck at MGM and the documentary My Amityville Horror in production. Adding to that list is Hannibal Classics' Amityville: The Legacy 3D, which is a feature film based on the book "Amityville: The Evil Escapes" (also the title of the 1989 made-for-tv movie) by John G. Jones. My guess is Hannibal owns the rights to this book specifically? Adapted by Andrew Helm and Steve B. Harris, the film is said to be going into production this coming September, even though a director has yet to be attached.
- 5/10/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
Hannibal Classics has announced its plans to develop a film spin-off of the original The Amityville Horror to be titled The Amityville Legacy 3D . The film will be based on the book "Amityville: The Evil Escapes" by John G. Jones (which has served as an inspiration for some of the sequels) and will be produced by Richard Rionda Del Castro, Paul Mason (co-producer of the 2005 remake) and Steve B. Harris. Castro previously produced Give 'Em Hell, Malone and The Big Bang . Andrew Helm and Harris are scripting. Shooting is expected to begin this fall with a release in 2012. Full details from the press release are listed below. Six priests enter an abandoned home in the middle of an intense thunderstorm. The leader of the group, Father Manfred, quiets the doubting...
- 5/10/2011
- Comingsoon.net
Given that the rights to "The Amityville Horror" are a labyrinthine mess, it looks like Hannibal Classics has found an opportunity to move forward with a project all of its own based on the famous abode at 112 Ocean Avenue. The Amityville Legacy 3D is going to be based on the book "Amityville: The Evil Escapes" by John G. Jones (which has served as an inspiration for some of the sequels) and will be produced by Richard Rionda Del Castro, Paul Mason (co-producer of the 2005 remake) and Steve B. Harris. Castro previously produced Give 'Em Hell, Malone and The Big Bang . Andrew Helm and Harris are scripting. Here's a full breakdown of what's to come. Shooting is expected to begin this fall with a release in 2012. Six priests enter an abandoned home...
- 5/10/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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