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Amityville II: The Possession
1982 104 min Mexico, United States of America R 18+
★5.2
Horror
Director: Damiano Damiani
🎭 Based on
«Murder in Amityville»
byHans Holzer
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Description
Anthony and Dolores Montelli, along with their four children, move into their dream house in Amityville and are immediately plagued by a string of paranormal experiences. When the abusive Anthony wrongly places the blame on the children, Dolores recruits a local Catholic priest to exorcise the house.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$12.53M
Worldwide:
$12.53M
Starring
James Olson
Actor
Burt Young
Actor
Rutanya Alda
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1983
— Worst Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Amityville II: The Possession is widely considered a grim, intense departure from its predecessor, effectively blending haunted-house tropes with visceral demonic-possession elements. While some critics dismiss it as an over-the-top derivative of genre staples, many viewers find it a more compelling and frightening experience than the original film.
| Acting | Diane Franklin delivers a standout performance that elevates the film's dramatic tension. | |
| Production | The film utilizes intense practical makeup and monster effects to create a grotesque, visceral horror experience. | |
| Score | Lalo Schifrin's musical score effectively enhances the atmosphere and aligns well with the narrative beats. | |
| Direction | Damiano Damiani’s direction is marked by precise compositions and a tense use of silence that elevates the material. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on pacing are divided: supporters praise the relentless, grim build-up, while others find the film's tempo frustratingly inconsistent or exhausting. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for relying on derivative tropes and clashing between realistic family drama and sensationalized horror spectacles. |