I first stumbled upon the story of Amityville at a young age, so was aware of it's content prior to watching. The film does it's disturbing true story justice.
I then watched the remake starring Ryan Reynolds, and i have to say, was greatly disappointed. The beauty of the original is its honesty. The remake, however,sadly only finds time to delve straight into over-dramatising the entire plot, making it just another modern day horror which will soon be forgotten. I found the only upside to be Ryan Reynolds displayed without clothing often.
Of course, I could be wrong in my judgement; the other people watching both films with me agreed the remake was above it's previous candidate. However, for me, this 70's version is the definite master.
I then watched the remake starring Ryan Reynolds, and i have to say, was greatly disappointed. The beauty of the original is its honesty. The remake, however,sadly only finds time to delve straight into over-dramatising the entire plot, making it just another modern day horror which will soon be forgotten. I found the only upside to be Ryan Reynolds displayed without clothing often.
Of course, I could be wrong in my judgement; the other people watching both films with me agreed the remake was above it's previous candidate. However, for me, this 70's version is the definite master.