Amityville 3-D

Amityville 3-D

Year: 1983

Runtime: 105 min

Language: english

Director: Richard Fleischer

Horror

A journalist investigates the infamous Amityville house, determined to uncover the truth behind its dark reputation. As he delves deeper, he finds himself facing supernatural forces and experiencing terrifying events. The house’s sinister history begins to take its toll, and he must confront the malevolent presence that dwells within before it consumes him.

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1

John Baxter's Purchase of the Amityville House

Recently divorced John Baxter becomes intrigued by the infamous haunted property at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. Persuaded by Clifford Sanders, John decides to purchase the house despite its notorious history.

Amityville, Long Island, New York
2

Clifford's Investigation

Clifford Sanders bravely enters the eerie house alone to assess its haunted reputation. His exploration leads him to the attic, where he encounters an unknown presence, subsequently becoming trapped in a room filled with flies.

Attic of the Amityville house
3

Discovery of Clifford's Death

When John arrives at the house, he finds Clifford unresponsive, with authorities attributing his death to a heart attack or stroke. Despite the unsettling circumstances, John remains determined to make the house his home.

Amityville house
4

Melanie's Haunting Photographs

Melanie shares a series of haunting photographs of Clifford with John, revealing him as a decaying corpse. Undeterred, John assures her that the house is normal and plans to reunite with her later.

5

Melanie's Frightening Encounter

While alone in the house, Melanie encounters a frightened maid and decides to investigate the basement. She is overwhelmed by an inexplicable chill that forces her back upstairs, just as the basement door crashes open.

Amityville house, basement
6

Melanie's Panic

That night, John finds Melanie in a panic, curled up against the wall of the house. Despite her desperate pleas for him to acknowledge the malevolent force in the house, John’s disbelief continues to grow.

Amityville house
7

Car Crash and Melanie's Death

In a frantic rush after discovering a demonic figure in her photographs, Melanie crashes her car, resulting in a fiery death. Authorities, including John, view it as an accident, further clouding John's perception of the house.

8

Susan's Ouija Board Session

John’s daughter Susan, alongside her friend Lisa, conducts a Ouija board session in the attic. Their game takes a turn for the alarming when the board warns Susan is in danger, and a glass shatters, suggesting something sinister is at play.

Attic of the Amityville house
9

Susan's Mysterious Disappearance

After a boat outing, Nancy searches for Susan, only to find her unresponsive in her room, having locked the door. Concerned and feeling an unexplainable connection, she urges John to look for their daughter, resulting in chaos.

Amityville house
10

John Discovers Susan's Body

Upon John’s return with groceries, he learns of Susan's lifeless body found at the docks. Confusion ensues as her friends claim she fell from the boat, while Nancy insists she saw Susan alive in the house.

Docks near the Amityville house
11

John Consults Doctor Elliot West

Haunted by nightmares of an old well in the basement, John seeks advice from friend Doctor Elliot West. The doctor suggests a team of paranormal investigators explore the house, suspecting something supernatural may be occurring.

12

Paranormal Investigation Begins

The team of paranormal investigators arrives to uncover the truth behind the house's dark history. Nancy has a chilling confrontation with a spectral figure that eerily replicates Susan’s voice, drawing her toward the well.

Amityville house, basement
13

Chaos at the Well

As John and Elliot attempt to confront the presence in the well, supernatural chaos erupts. Elliot is suddenly dragged into the depths by a demon, leaving the remaining team in a state of panic as the house begins to tremble violently.

Amityville house, basement
14

Narrow Escape from the Burning House

In a desperate bid for survival, John, Nancy, and a few others escape through a window moments before the house combusts in flames. They flee just as the chaos escalates and the malevolent presence reveals its deadly nature.

Amityville house
15

A Final Ominous Sign

As they stand amidst the fiery remnants of the house, John and Nancy spot a single fly emerging from the old well. This eerie sight signals that the terror they just escaped may not truly be over, hinting at lingering malevolence.

Amityville house

Last Updated: November 02, 2024 at 13:37

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