A decent chiller based on a sensationalised "True" Story. The film is very atmospheric and has genuinely chilling (yet not truly scary) moments. At Two Hours long the film does threaten to become a little dull at times but manages to hold you attention. James Brolin and Margot Kidder both give tremendous performances, but Rod Steiger is hammy as the priest. A solid, creepy, well directed movie well worth watching. The films astonishing $86 million box office taking is bizarre. The sequel AMITYVILLE II - THE POSSESSION (really a pre-quel) was even better. All the other sequels were terrible. My rating - 7 Out Of 10
