The Amityville Curse (novel)
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| Author | Hans Holzer |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror novel |
Publication date | 1981[1] |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
The Amityville Curse is a prequel to The Amityville Horror written by Hans Holzer and released in 1981. Two film adaptations also titled The Amityville Curse were both released direct-to-video in 1990 and 2023, respectively.
Summary
[edit]The plot is entirely fictional, detailing how the house at 112 Ocean Ave. was once a rectory where one of the priests died, and the house subsequently becoming haunted.
Reception
[edit]The book was given mixed reviews. It confused readers with why the house was haunted. This was because Holzer's 1979 book Murder in Amityville tells a different story on why the house is haunted.
Film adaptations
[edit]A first film adaptation loosely based on the book, The Amityville Curse, was released direct-to-video in 1990.[2] The second film adaptation also loosely based on the book, not a remake to the 1990 film.[3][4] It was released on May 28, 2023 on Tubi.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Grimes, William (29 April 2009). "Hans Holzer, Ghost Hunter, Dies at 89". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ "THE AMITYVILLE CURSE | British Board of Film Classification". bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ Armando Tinoco (September 13, 2022). "Tubi Confirms Adaptation Of 'The Amityville Curse' & Original Horror Pic 'Marry F*** Kill'". Deadline. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Morazzini, Jim (May 28, 2023). "The Amityville Curse (2023) Review". Voice from the Balcony. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ John Squires (June 2, 2023). "'The Amityville Curse' Trailer – Brand New Amityville Movie from Tubi Adapts Hans Holzer's 1981 Novel". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
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