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Four New Clips Get Personal With ‘My Amityville Horror’

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 25, 2013 @ 12:25pm
Category: Movies / Videos

On March 15th IFC Films gave a limited theatrical and VOD release to Eric Walter’s doc My Amityville Horror, which features Daniel Lutz, Laura DiDio and Lorraine Warren. If you’re still on the fence about this, we’ve got four new clips to help you make up your mind.

“For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz’s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This documentary reveals the horror behind growing up as part of a world famous haunting and while Daniel’s facts may be other’s fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable.”

My Amityville Horror is easily accesible on SundanceNOW, Xbox, iTunes, PS3 and others. READ MORE

Editorials

[Interview] ‘My Amityville Horror’ Director Eric Walter On Daniel Lutz And Searching For The Truth

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 15, 2013 @ 1:00pm
Category: Movies / Editorials

I just watched director Eric Walter‘s documentary, My Amityville Horror, yesterday prior to interviewing him and I was surprised by how much I liked it. In particular, Walter pulls off a difficult feat in engaging the very temperamental Daniel Lutz, something he managed to do over a period of months without ever losing his objectivity on his subject. Walter and I spoke at length about the effect the real-life Amityville saga has had on Daniel Lutz and whether or not he believes the claims the Lutz family has made over the years. The answer, like most things in real life, is complicated.

The film hits limited theaters and VOD today, March 15th from IFC. If you have any interest at all in the Amityville story it’s a must watch, so check your local listings or hit up SundanceNOW, Xbox, iTunes, PS3 and others. Head inside for the interview! READ MORE

My Amityville Horror

Posted by MrDisgusting on March 15, 2013 @ 12:29pm
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For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz’s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This documentary reveals the horror behind growing up as part of a world famous haunting and while Daniel’s facts may be other’s fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable.

Lutz Reflects On ‘My Amityville Horror’ Theatrical Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 12, 2013 @ 1:39pm
Category: Movies / News

IFC Films recently announced a March 15 limited theatrical and VOD release of Eric Walter’s excellent doc My Amityville Horror, which features Daniel Lutz, Laura DiDio and Lorraine Warren.

With the release looming, we now have the theatrical trailer and poster from the flick that will be easily accesible on SundanceNOW, Xbox, iTunes, PS3 and others. READ MORE

Theatrical Trailer For ‘My Amityville Horror,’ Which Asks, Did The Events Really Happen?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 01, 2013 @ 12:33pm
Category: Movies / Trailers

IFC Films recently announced a March 15 limited theatrical and VOD release of Eric Walter’s excellent doc My Amityville Horror, which features Daniel Lutz, Laura DiDio and Lorraine Warren.

With the release looming, we now have the theatrical trailer and poster from the flick that will be easily accesible on SundanceNOW, Xbox, iTunes, PS3 and others. READ MORE

Bizarre Doc ‘My Amityville Horror’ Gets Release Date, Trailer, Poster and Stills!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 19, 2013 @ 12:38pm
Category: Movies / Images

IFC Films has announced a March 15 limited theatrical and VOD release of Eric Walter’s excellent doc My Amityville Horror, which features Daniel Lutz, Laura DiDio and Lorraine Warren.

With the release looming, we now have the trailer, official poster, and stills from the flick that will be easily accesible on SundanceNOW, Xbox, iTunes, PS3 and others. READ MORE

[BEST & WORST '12] Corey Mitchell’s Top 15 Festival Horror Films of 2012

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Posted by Corey-Mitchell on December 28, 2012 @ 1:27pm
Category: Movies / Editorials

I’m old and have two young daughters. Before kids, I used to go to the movies at least two times a week. Now, I almost never head out to the theater to catch a first-run movie. I do, however, get to attend a couple of film festivals each year.

As a result, I get to see a lot of movies that many of you won’t see for a long time. Just think of these reviews as a primer for shit you should most definitely check out whenever you can.

Some of these films have since had theatrical runs; a few with limited runs, and some are available on DVD or Netflix. Most of these though have not seen the darkness of a theater outside of their film festival runs.

Do yourself a favor and track them down. You’ll be glad you did. READ MORE

[BEST & WORST '12] Lonmonster’s List Of The Best Films Of 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 25, 2012 @ 2:02pm
Category: Movies / Editorials

As you can imagine, I watch a lot of horror movies, and having to choose my favorite films of the year was a righteous challenge. It’s a rare occurrence to sit through a movie and feel completely fulfilled. But it’s the great films that make my job so worthwhile. Taking the time to reflect on my favorite films of 2012 allowed me to appreciate just how wonderful horror can be. It made me proud to be a part of this community.

My list is a true melting pot, gathering studio films and indie films alike in order to showcase that good horror comes in all shapes and sizes. In fact, my top film of the year is probably the one with the lowest budget.

I had a tough time ranking my top five picks; I switched the order countless times before I finally conceded. It came down to a simple question, “Which movie stuck in my mind throughout the year above all others?” READ MORE

IFC Dates Both ‘My Amityville Horror’ and ‘The Jeffrey Dahmer Files’ For VOD and Limited Theatrical

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 18, 2012 @ 12:27pm
Category: Movies / News

IFC Films has slated My Amityville Horror, the awesome doc that premiered at this past July’s Fantasia Film Festival, for release on VOD and in select theaters March 1. It’ll hit SundanceNOW and other VOD platforms in February.

The Jeffrey Dahmer Files will see a VOD and limited theatrical run on February 15.

Directed by Eric Walter, My Amityville Horror focuses on an adult Daniel Lutz, one of the survivors of the infamous Amityville hauntings. You’ll find more on the release on the film’s official website.

Chris James Thompson’s Dahmer Files is “An experimental documentary film that uses archival footage, interviews, and fictionalized scenarios to tell the story of the people around Jeffrey Dahmer during the summer of his arrest in 1991.” Here’s that film’s official website. READ MORE

IFC Midnight Acquires Intriguing Doc ‘My Amityville Horror’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 09, 2012 @ 4:59pm
Category: Movies / News

SundanceNow and IFC Midnight have jointly acquired all U.S. rights to director Eric Walter’s incredibly interesting documentary My Amityville Horror, says Variety.

SundanceNow will handle the film for its subscriber video-on-demand initiative Doc Club, while IFC Midnight will manage all other platforms, including theatrical and VOD.

The film focuses on Daniel Lutz recounting his version of the Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975.

“Amityville” made its world premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival in July and its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest in September. It will open in New York on Saturday at the Doc NYC Festival. READ MORE

Indie

[Toronto After Dark '12] Final 11 Genre Features Announced

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 01, 2012 @ 1:39pm
Category: Movies / Indie

Toronto After Dark Film Festival is thrilled to officially unveil its final wave of eleven exciting film announcements for 2012!

Included in the lineup are some of the most eagerly anticipated new genre films from the international film festival circuit.

In total 20 new horror, sci-fi, action and cult feature films and 29 short films will screen either their Canadian or Toronto Theatrical Premieres exclusively at the festival’s 7th Annual Edition this October 18-26, 2012 at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema. READ MORE

[Fantastic Fest '12] Corey Mitchell’s Mini-Reviews: Day 5 – ‘La Memoria Del Muerto,’ & ‘My Amityville Horror’

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Posted by Corey-Mitchell on September 25, 2012 @ 12:00pm
Category: Movies / Reviews

The 8th annual Fantastic Fest is now on the back nine. The sci/fi, fantasy, martial arts, Asian fantastic, and horror film festival offers up a little something for all genre lovers.

It is my duty to bring you the most horror and/or horror-related film reviews possible. With less than 20 feature films considered to be true horror, I will occasionally spotlight other non-horror films that will, hopefully, appeal to our readers here at Bloody Disgusting.

Be sure to be on the lookout in Austin, Texas from October 25-27, 2013, for my very own Housecore Horror Film Festival. I will be joined by my partner, former Pantera lead singer and heavy metal legend Philip H. Anselmo. We will be bringing 100% horror and heavy metal to the Lone Star state!

Check out Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3, and Day 4 for more Fantastic Fest reviews! READ MORE

[Fantasia '12] Mr Disgusting’s Mini-Reviews #1: The Best of the Fest!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 02, 2012 @ 7:31pm
Category: Movies / Reviews

Even though our man on the scene, Lonmonster, has already delivered two batches of mini-reviews out of the Fantasia Film Festival (read part one and part two), I too was on hand watching dozens of horror movies.

While I’m proud to report two sellouts for our V/H/S and Under the Bed, there were a handful of excellent horror films running alongside us that I’m more that ecstatic to tell you about.

Inside you’ll find the BEST of the fest, which includes my mini-reviews for Juan of the Dead, My Amityville Horror, Sleep Tight, Game of Werewolves, Hidden in the Woods, Resolution, Play Dead, Sushi Girl and Toad Road. The WORST comes next… READ MORE

[Fantasia '12] Lonmonster’s Mini-Reviews #1: ‘The Tall Man’, ‘Sushi Girl’, ‘Black Pond’ & ”The Devil’s Carnival’

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Posted by Lonmonster on July 25, 2012 @ 7:52am
Category: Movies / Reviews

The 16th annual Fantasia Film Festival is underway in Montreal, Canada. The festival is so packed this year that it’s overwhelming to even begin looking at the film schedule. The horror lineup spans across subgenres and budgets and this is precisely what makes Fantasia so special. Giving equal attention to major productions and low budget indie films, Fantasia has something for everyone.

In its 16th year, there are over 160 screenings during the three week festival, and it would be insane to even attempt reviewing them all. I’ve been running to the various theaters to catch each flick, and I still can’t watch them all. Although it would be ideal to write full reviews, it would take way too many days, and way too many cups of coffee. What follows are mini-reviews on what I’ve seen so far at Fantasia 2012 including The Tall Man, Sushi Girl, Black Pond and The Devil’s Carnival. READ MORE

[Fantasia '12] ‘My Amityville Horror’ Poster And Trailer

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 20, 2012 @ 9:49am
Category: Movies / Trailers

Gearing up for it’s premiere at the ongoing Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal, below we’ve added the trailer and poster for Eric Walter’s My Amityville Horror, which stars Daniel Lutz, Laura DiDio, and Lorraine Warren. It will be screening Sunday, July 22nd, at 10:10 PM at the Salle J.A. De Seve Theatre (Address: 1400 de Maisonneuve O.).

“For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathy Lutz’s story went on to inspire a best-selling novel, and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This documentary reveals the horror behind growing up as part of a world famous haunting, and while Daniel’s facts may be others’ fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable.” READ MORE