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Amityville: The Awakening

2017Movie1 h 27 minPG-13

Horror
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic424.4Rotten Tomatoes29%32%

A terrifying, tense horror movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Every house has a history. This one has a legend.

Belle, her little sister, and her comatose twin brother move into a new house with their single mother in order to save money to help pay for her brother's expensive healthcare. But when strange phenomena begin to occur including the miraculous recovery of her brother, Belle begins to suspect her mother isn't telling her everything and soon learns they moved into the infamous Amityville house.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Horror
  • Haunted House
  • Family Trauma
  • Demonic Possession
  • Psychological Tension
  • Jump Scares
  • Based on True Events
  • Modern Setting

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Franck Khalfoun
Written by
Franck Khalfoun
Produced by
Jason Blum, Daniel Farrands, Casey La Scala
Music by
Robin Coudert

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 30, 2017 · 1 h 27 min · PG-13

Released
June 30, 2017
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$8 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Mama Bear, And I Must Scream, Chekhov's Gun +9

  • Mama Bear
  • And I Must Scream
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Big Sister Instinct
  • Hope Spot
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Genre Savvy
  • Evil-Detecting Dog
  • Abusive Parents

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Amityville: The Awakening?"

Questions about Amityville: The Awakening

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amityville: The Awakening?

PhiloThe RokuThe CWKanopyPlexFawesomeMovieSphere+Tubi TV

In the United States, Amityville: The Awakening streams on MovieSphere+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is Amityville: The Awakening worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 42).

Is Amityville: The Awakening okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Amityville: The Awakening scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Can I half-watch Amityville: The Awakening?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.