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Amityville 3-D

1983Movie1 h 33 minPG

30
BadGoodWatch score

A terrifying, tense horror movie about fantasy and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Inside these walls, nothing is impossible... except survival.

To debunk the Amityville house's infamous reputation and take advantage of a rock-bottom asking price, skeptical journalist John Baxter buys the place and settles in to write his first novel.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Horror
  • Haunted House
  • 3D Film
  • Family Relocation
  • Paranormal Investigation
  • Demonic Presence
  • 1980s Horror
  • Nostalgic Thrills

Cast

Crew

Written by
David Ambrose
Music by
Howard Blake

Everyone

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

Facts

November 18, 1983 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
November 18, 1983
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Big Bad, Evil Elevator, Lighter and Softer +9

  • Big Bad
  • Evil Elevator
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Long Hair Is Feminine
  • Our Ghosts Are Different
  • Indian Burial Ground
  • Third Is 3D
  • All Just a Dream
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Flies Equals Evil
  • Supernatural-Proof Father
  • Paddleball Shot

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Amityville 3-D?"

Questions about Amityville 3-D

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Amityville 3-D worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 4.2, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (36 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is Amityville 3-D okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will Amityville 3-D scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

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

Will I feel good after watching Amityville 3-D?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Amityville 3-D use?

Big BadEvil ElevatorLighter and SofterLong Hair Is FeminineOur Ghosts Are DifferentIndian Burial GroundThird Is 3DAll Just a DreamThe Bad Guy WinsFlies Equals EvilSupernatural-Proof FatherPaddleball Shotand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Big Bad, Evil Elevator, and Lighter and Softer.