One of the strangest sequels in horror film history, amityville ii. The possession 1982 based on the true story of the defeo case. The possession 1982, usa is a horror film directed by damiano damiani. I loved the original amityville horror and its 2005 remake, but this 2nd movie which is actually supposed to be a prequel not a sequel is absolute garbage the amityville horror was scary and superbly done. The amityville horror may only clock in at 15 minutes longer in run time than amityville ii. The excellent adventures of the last american, french exchange babe of the 80s. The screenplay by tommy lee wallace is based on the novel murder in amityville by the parapsychologist hans holzer. One of the most successful independent films produced at the time, several years later, on september 24th of 1982, a sequel by the name of amityville ii. The possession is a ridiculously entertaining slice of 80s horror sleaze that has to be seen to be appreciated. The possession is a wildly disturbing and overthetop retelling of the original defeo murders that occurred in the infamous long island house in 1974. The possession is coated in sleaze, filled with hokey bargain basement haunting effects, and it telegraphs its lack of inspiration on any level other than cashing in on a fad or two for a quick buck so intently, it feels almost like it must be proud of itself. Considered a prequel to the original, this time loosely tells the story of the defeos, the original family to resided at 112 ocean avenue in amityville, new york, who. Horror channel amityville 2 the possession video dailymotion.
The screenplay by tommy lee wallace is based on the novel murder in. The possession 1982, which tells the story of the murders that first vacated the haunted long island home. Burt young rutanya alda james olson 1982 a priest james olson tries to exorcise a couples burt young, rutanya alda oldest son in their long island home. It therefore should come as absolutely no surprise when the 1982 film. Chrish mov incest in films amityville ii the possession 1982. According to the marketing of the film, amityville ii. The possession is a 1982 horror film directed by damiano damiani. Amityville ii beat halloween iii on the release date by about a month, back in 1982, but druid sacrifice was way lighter fare than this.
The possession cast starring rutanya alda, leonardo cimino, alice playten, john ring, andrew prine. The lutz family have managed to flee their home with their lives intact, but before them, another family lived in this house and were caught up in the original evil who werent so lucky. The possession shows what led to the murder that is shown in the introduction to the amityville horror. Amityville ii nude scenes naked pics and videos at mr. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing amityville ii. Unlike the first movie, which utilizes superimposed text to present the facts of the case, the sequelprequel has no textual features that suggest the story has any basis in reality. Eager to start afresh, the unsuspecting couple of anthony and dolores montelli, along with their four children, move into their dream house in amityville. The possession in the annals of horror there are few settings that originate terror.
Ive never read any of his many books, and it may be that murder in amityville isnt his best effort. This film is very roughly based on the ronald defeo case that preceded the lutz purchase of the amityville home, and unlike the tale of the first film, at least the rough facts here are true. The movie itself is vague about exactly when its set, however, and although amityville horror came out in 1979, this prequel contains 1982 automobiles. The lutz family have managed to flee their home with their lives intact, but before them, another family lived in this house and were caught up in the original evil. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Release dates 15 also known as aka 28 release dates usa 24 september 1982. Gallery of 14 movie poster and cover images for amityville ii. Diane franklin haunted hottie 2 of 4 cinema starlets. The possession 1982 best regards horrorfilm archivist.
The possession has some redeeming qualities, but overall, this movie is a mess. The possession burt young rutanya alda james olson 1982 a priest james olson tries to exorcise a couples burt young, rutanya alda oldest son in their long island home. The possession was released in theaters on september 24, 1982 and still to this day this movie is still a great sequel. The possession was a 1982 prequel to the hit film the amityville horror 1979. As i state in my blog post about the book sects and violence in the ancient world holzer fails to convince even a sympathetic reader. Amityville ii was my first proper step into cinematic darkness, and nothing would ever be the same again. Dont forget to check under the bed the lutz family have managed to flee their home with their lives intact, but before them, another family lived in this house and were caught up in the original evil who werent so lucky. The possession is not only the crowning jewel of its franchise, but it is also, in my opinion, one of the best possession films out there. The possession is just stupid and not scary at all. The possession 1982 starring james olson and burt young on dvd and bluray. Amityville ii is also odd in that its really a prequel. What wouldve ordinarily been a shocking expose about the tensions bubbling under the roof of a seemingly normal domestic unit instead masquerades as not only a horror movie, but an amityville movie. With james olson, burt young, rutanya alda, jack magner. A family moves into their new home, which proves to be satanic.
On wednesday november 1974, six members of ronald defeo, jr. This is the story behind the defeo murders, not the lutz familys strange experiences in amityville. In this superior sequel to the famous horror flick about a haunted house with bugs, ghosts and demons not in that order a brand new oblivious family moves in, and diane plays the daughter who is the target of her. Amityville ii acted as a prequel to the first film. Hard drinking anthony montelli a sweaty burt young and his family have just moved into their new house at 112 ocean ave. Due to its numerical title one might be tempted to read this prequel as an empty cashin on its predecessor and scan right over its. The house, of course, is the infamous amityville horror house. The worlds greatest hoax haunting meets true crime 80s exploitation cinema and an italian director. A family moves into their new home, which proves to be evil, resulting in the demonic possession of the teenage son. The possession stars burt young, rutanya alda, james olson, jack magner the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 44 min, and received a score of 34 out of 100 on. The possession 1982 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability.
The possession was inspired by the real life defeo killings that occurred in 112 ocean avenue, long island, new york. An italianamerican family move into a house built on an ancient indian burial ground. Now this is the amityville horror as it shouldve been. The first thing to notice is that its very obviously set in the 1980s, complete with 80s automobiles and demonic walkmans. For what it is, its a fun little film that delivers mild chills and i think that the filmmakers should have only made one sequel. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. However, right from the very first night, strange paranormal experiences shatter the montellis fantasy, as the restless spirits of the dead and the new homes dark secrets open the unfathomable black portal of hell. Insert movie poster 14x36 james olson burt young film. Starring rutanya alda, leonardo cimino, alice playten, john ring, andrew prine. What do you do after the huge success of the amityville horror 1979. It is a prequel to the amityville horror, set at 112 ocean avenue and featuring the fictional montelli family loosely based on the defeo family. Eager to start afresh, the unsuspecting couple of anthony and dolores montelli, along with their four children, move into their dream house in. The possession 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.