Amityville: The Awakening

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Amityville: The Awakening

Amityville: The Awakening is a 2017 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Franck Khalfoun. The film serves as a revival of the Amityville franchise, which is based on the real-life events surrounding the haunted house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York.

Plot

The story follows a single mother, Joan, who moves into the infamous Amityville house with her three children, Belle, Juliet, and James. Belle, the eldest daughter, becomes suspicious of the strange occurrences in the house and discovers its dark history. As the family grapples with the malevolent forces within the house, they must confront their own fears to survive.

Cast

The film stars Jennifer Jason Leigh as Joan, Bella Thorne as Belle, Cameron Monaghan as James, and Mckenna Grace as Juliet.

Production

Amityville: The Awakening was produced by Blumhouse Productions and distributed by Dimension Films. The film underwent several delays in its release date before finally premiering in 2017.

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of the cast but criticism for its lack of originality in the horror genre.

Legacy

Amityville: The Awakening is the latest installment in the long-running Amityville franchise, which includes numerous films, books, and documentaries inspired by the alleged haunting of the Amityville house.

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