Amityville horror remake

On November 14, 1974, at exactly 6:30 p.m., Ronnie Defeo screams for help at a local bar. Six men from the bar come to Defeo's call to find his parents and four siblings shot in their sleep. Later, Ronnie is convicted of these murders and he claims to have been pushed by voices and evil spirits to murder his family. One year later, a young family moves into this home not expecting what they have bargained for.

Here's one horror flick that has once again made its way back on the big screen. Based on a true story that took place thirty years ago, The Amityville Horror is back with a new cast, spectacular special effects and a plot much like the original. Fans of this classic are likely to see the newer version from the makers of the recent film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Both versions of The Amityville Horror, were based on the 1977 best-selling book, written by Jay Anson, who used many of the Lutz's family experiences while they were living in the house.

Amityville is a peaceful waterfront community more so now as it was then. The Defeos lived in a three story Dutch Colonial home, which was built in the mid-1920s. Most can identify 112 Ocean Ave. home with its eerie eye shaped windows and the sign that ironically hangs outside the house that says, 'high hopes.' The special effects and perfect casting sets the movie up for high ratings and a 'must see.'

Like the early version, the story begins with murdering of the Defeo family. A year later, George and Kathy Lutz and their three children move into their dream home with a reasonable price tag. After moving in, they find that their home has a dark secret and soon ignore the facts to hold on to their beautiful home. After 28 days of living in fear and unhappiness, they decide to leave their home after experiencing hauntings and eerie encounters.

It has been said that the Lutz family has amped up the popularity of the Amityville home because of their alleged encounters. Although, recent residents and those that have lived there before say the hauntings are all a hoax and they have yet to have unordinary encounters. The Amityville Horror, a popular film of the 1970s is now new and improved, ready to devour the young audience this year.

Even though critics may say otherwise, it is always best to see for yourself, you never know what you may be missing.

It is a "shadily made, boring and most shockingly without a single decent scare," said The New York Post's Web site.

"At best, this is a disposable fright fest," said EOnline's Web site.

"There's nothing this Amityville won't beg, borrow, steal from or fabricate in trying to make your neck hairs sit up and quiver," said The Atlanta Journal's Web site.

Though the remake may be a little exaggerated from the actual story, it is entertaining and gives you a feel for what was going on in that home. Cast members include, Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George and Philip Baker Hall. The Amityville Horror was released Friday, April 15, check you local movie listings for times. Audiences are sure to become curious about the raw facts of this American dream gone bad.