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I will rate this film a 2. That's me being generous as the acting was extremely poor and nothing whatsoever happens in this film. I usually watch films several times before I make a opinion but I won't be watching this film again. I was extremely disappointed as the DVD cover looked very impressive and spooky. Completely opposite to the film. No acting.looked very fake.and just generally disappointed me. When you hear the word 'amytiville' you expect something brilliant brilliant. Iv watched many films involving amytiville and they were definitely worth the watch. Could have been so much better. So all in all dissatisfied and don't recommend but each to there own some people may enjoy. I just won't be watching it again. I felt I should write a review as I have watched many films but this one left me speechless due to the acting.

The acting (with the cringe-worthy, yet oddly humorous script playing an equal part) was sooo bad, I frequently burst out laughing. Yet, I couldn't turn it off. It was one of those "so bad, it's good" kind of movies. I imagined this would have possibly frightened me if I was a child, or perhaps an anxious teen...

Nothing at all significant happens and you may find yourself scratching your head in confusion as the credits roll, but it will give you something to laugh about if you can let go of any expectations and approach this movie light-heartedly. I would actually recommend this to those who can appreciate a really wonderfully awful movie. :)

The Plot

Following the tragic death of her parents Fawn Harriman discovers she has inherited a theatre in the town of Amityville.

She, along with 3 friends, decides to spend the weekend there looking the place over.

Meanwhile one of her High School teachers begins an investigation into the village's past and makes a connection with something that goes back beyond recorded history.

Lovely.

If you like no production values.

If you like the worst acting ever.

If you like hollow sounding audio.

If you like poorly written and directed films, you might like this movie.

They should have included "horror" in the title because it's horrible.

Nothing -- and i mean nothing -- happens in this movie. It is a stinker

Was highly disappointed at the lack of acting. I genuinely felt the person doing casting went to the nearest mall, stood in the center of the food court, closed his/her eyes and span in a circle with their finger pointed out. I could hardly get past the first 15 minutes of the film. Asides from the acting, the plot itself was nothing special. Nothing really happened throughout, and when things did happen, the scene just made me cringe at how poorly it was done. This is a disgrace to the Amityville franchise and should never have been given the green light. I advise all horror fans to disregard this film at all costs and just wait for the legit one to release later this year.

A true slap in the face to film. 15 minutes in I could not watch another minute.

There is no story line and the cover supposedly shows an image of the theater when in face it looks nothing like that. I agree to the fullest with the other reviews that when you use a word like Amityville in your title, you better be able to back it up.

High school film projects have less flaws. The main actress is a disgrace to acting, she must be the writer or directors daughter. All in all, I wouldn't wish this movie to be watched by my own worst enemy. I'm doing you all a favor with this review I'm sorry but it really is as bad as I'm portraying it Do yourself a favor and warn others as well. You have been warned....

So here's yet another person who thinks they can try their luck at writing and directing a 'horror' movie simply because they are a fan of horror movies and fresh out of college. The writer and director (I used those words loosely ) is sure a fan of the original Amityville the he decided to investigate and see if you could make a film using the Amityville name whilst having nothing at all to do with err... Amityville.

So first off what he did was insult many fans of the original movies.

The writer and director even admitted that only 3 people EVER went to see this movie on its short cinema release. Those 3 people being the writer himself and 2 producers. Says a lot right there.

Don't even read on.. Don't give this trash any more attention and it should go away.

Chances are if you're watching a non-80s or even 90s amityville film you know you're in for bottom of the barrel stuff.

Amityville Theater is no exception. Extremely light on horror elements, this plays more like a mystery thriller and a bad one at that.

The camerawork is decent which is about the only positive thing I can say about this film.

Only for the Amityville completists, everyone else watch your community theater, they probably do a better job.

Acting was the worst I have ever seen in my entire life. It was so bad I even had to threaten Virgin Media that if they did not refund me, I would leave them for another service provider.

Sir I am sorry, we can not give you a refund "A gaggle of thoroughly obnoxious college students decide to spend the weekend in an abandoned Amityville cinema that one of the kids inherited from her dead parents. Of course it's haunted and a bunch of bad stuff happens: bad special effects, deliciously lousy scriptwriting, cack- handed direction and, above all, truly atrocious acting, attaining a level of ineptitude and woodenness that would shame the cheapest amateur porn film.

In fact, it's so bad one starts to wonder if it's all not some kind of elaborate satanic joke that induces a kind of giddy, demonic hilarity."

Your refund will be credited to your next statement Sir.

This movie was filmed just for fun in my hometown of Neepawa Manitoba. A bunch of high school kids volunteered and locals went to the ROXY theater to enjoy it. I was sitting in one of the very seats that it shows on film, which felt kind of cool! But if you were expecting a talented cast and elaborate story than you may be s little disappointed

Good evening, everyone! I'm Mr. C Reviewer, and tonight we'll be diving into the film Amityville Theatre, This movie is also know as Amityville Playhouse. I had the opportunity to watch the movie on Netflix. This movie originally premiered on April 13, 2015. This movie is listed as a mockbuster. The movie had a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minute. It is rated for viewers aged 15 and older. Notably, parts of the film were filmed in Manitoba, Canada and England, UK. The estimated budget for Amityville Theatre was around £350,000. As an individual on the autism spectrum, I've found subtitles incredibly beneficial for understanding dialogue and fully engaging with narratives. The only exception was a small portion in Latin, which, though not subtitled, was translated by another character within the scene. The film Amityville Theatre was directed by John R. Walker, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Steve Hardy.

Summary: Fawn Harriman, a high school student, inherits a decaying theatre in Amityville, New York, following the tragic death of her parents. When Fawn and her friends decide to explore the property for a weekend, they find themselves trapped within its walls, experiencing unsettling paranormal occurrences.

Review: -The film commences with an opening sequence designed to establish a horror atmosphere, depicting an individual venturing into a darkened theatre before an unseen assault occurs. Following this unsettling introduction, the narrative shifts to introduce the main characters and elucidate the circumstances that led to Fawn's ownership of the theatre, providing a clearer and more engaging exposition of the plot's foundational elements. I would have preferred the movie to begin with Fawn's family present, then transition to her life after their absence, detailing the support she received, and finally fast-forward to the point where the film currently starts. I appreciate how the film's narrative powerfully explores themes of inherited burdens and the inescapable nature of destiny, the insidious spread of corruption from concealed malevolence within a community, and the futility of escaping a predetermined fate. I found the movie's pacing to be quite sluggish, which made the experience feel less engaging and uneventful; the characters' incessant arguments and lack of clear direction only amplified this issue. I believe the movie would have been more impactful if it had included additional flashbacks focusing on Fawn's family history and the teacher's past interactions with them, providing a deeper understanding of their bond and its evolution. My personal experience with the film was that it was notably deficient in delivering genuine frights. I recall only a solitary instance where I was startled during the entire viewing. While the movie did present sporadic efforts to induce fear, it ultimately failed to establish and maintain a palpable sense of dread, thus diminishing its overall effectiveness as a horror experience. I find it particularly engaging when filmmakers, especially directors or screenwriters, make cameo appearances in their own productions, as exemplified by the screenwriter's cameo in this film. I found the acting to be underwhelming, lacking natural delivery and emotional depth. It often felt as though the actors were performing a first read-through of the script, characterized by slow line delivery and a general absence of genuine emotion. While there were brief instances of over-acting, the predominant issue was a pervasive under-acting. Interestingly, the performances of two specific actors stood out as marginally better; however, their presence within the larger group seemed to exacerbate the overall lack of cohesion and naturalism. The film's dialogue was a significant weakness. It struck me as unconvincing and overly repetitive, primarily because the characters themselves lacked depth and clear motivations. Had the characters been more fully realized, with distinct personalities and believable backstories, their conversations would undoubtedly have been more engaging and less redundant. The script's portrayal of the teenagers, in particular, was problematic; their speech and actions made them appear far younger than their supposed age, closer to pre-teens than adolescents. Additionally, the way characters divulged personal details to strangers felt forced and unnatural, seemingly a shortcut to move the plot forward rather than allowing information to unfold organically. The audio design of the film presented significant challenges to my viewing experience. I observed issues with sound mixing and inconsistent volume, which often made the soundtrack and sound effects feel disjointed and artificial. A notable instance of this occurred approximately 80 minutes into the film, where there was a brief but noticeable absence of all sound. These audio shortcomings, rather than enhancing the film, frequently hindered my immersion and made it more difficult to fully appreciate the content.

-I found the face makeup in the movie to be inconsistently applied and lacking realism, particularly in scenes where characters had just woken up. For instance, Wendy's appearance, including her wardrobe and perfectly styled hair, seemed too pristine and didn't reflect her character's personality or the circumstances she was in. I found the film's depiction of gore to be acceptable; while its intent was clear, I felt it lacked a degree of realism that could have enhanced its impact. I found the cinematography in the movie to be generally effective, with the camerawork often employing creative framing through holes and gaps, which I felt enhanced the narrative. While there were instances of shaky camera movements, these did not detract significantly from the viewing experience and, at times, even contributed to the film's immersive quality. I found the film's visual presentation to be slightly underwhelming; I believe the absence of dynamic lighting techniques resulted in a flat and uninspired aesthetic, missing opportunities to build suspense or highlight pivotal scenes. I believe the film missed an opportunity to fully leverage the inherent atmospheric potential of an old theatre for a horror story. Instead of focusing on genuine suspense and utilizing the unique architectural features to develop more compelling paranormal events, the production's choice of British and Canadian filming locations and actors with non-American accents severely undermined the credibility of its New York setting, making it less believable. I found the film's narrative challenging to follow due to editing choices that resulted in abrupt cuts, disjointed scenes, and an inconsistent pace, with some moments feeling rushed while others dragged. A more discerning approach to trimming unnecessary footage and prioritizing the most impactful takes would have significantly improved the storytelling. I found the visual effects, particularly the transformations, to be a significant drawback. The CGI often looked amateurish and poorly integrated with the live-action footage, creating a noticeable disconnect. I believe improvements were needed in realism, integration, and overall visual fidelity, as many effects appeared blocky and lacked detail, making them clearly computer-generated rather than organic parts of the scene. Proper integration would have made the effects feel more like they belonged, rather than being superimposed

-I liked the ending, but I wished the narrative leading up to the climax had been more cohesive and developed. A more gradual revelation of the plot's mysteries and a stronger sense of impending dread would have made the final twist more effective.

I rate each film I watch out of 10 and for this one, I give it a 5.7 Remember this was what I thought about the movie personally and I suggest that you give it a go for yourself.

Amityville Playhouse has no association with the original Amityville films, lets say that right from the start. It is a very slow, dull film, with shaky camera and below par acting. I struggle to tell where the budget for this film was actually spent. Usually I would try and find something to redeem a film, but I am really struggling with this production. I do not think even decent acting could salvage this script. It had no real substance to the story line, I kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever did. It is an absolute travesty that they used the name Amityville to try and lure people into watching this film.

And some of the characters are so irritating that you want them to die, so they do not say any more of the embarrassing script.

The only reason why this gets a 2 and not 1, is the goth chick is cute and not as cringeworthy when she spoke...

What a movie, i stop watching after 10 minutes becease of the actors. Sorry not even one star worth.

God this is tedious. And the acting is terrible. Really awful. Imagine filming yourself reading a book out in a monotone voice. And repeat that film over and over. It would be more interesting and better performed than this.

If you're thinking that this Amityville instalment is on par with the previous instalments in this franchise you'll be sadly disappointed. The acting alone is just so amateur. You'd be forgiven for thinking these actors came straight out of a porn movie with the dialogue and acting. It's a shame as the previous movies were made quite well but this is just a rip off on the cheap. The music has been robbed from Halloween also. You just get the impression that a student has been given the green light to make this and they've just got the first actors out of stage school and overlaid it with horror stereotypes. This franchise should be left to the pros. All in all it was a bad decision to make this in it's current format.

The wooden acting was more of a killer than anything else in the film!! Hate to say it, but it's probably the worst film I've seen in a long time!

There are fences that need painting.

Drains that need unblocking.

Bellybuttons to clean.

All of these things are more worthy of your time than this 'film'.

Just don't. Find anything else to do. Watch repeats of Only fools and horses if you absolutely must (that's more horror than this) but just don't give in to this, you'll be wondering how anyone would have got an equity card or the US equiv.

Why does this need me to write so many characters for a review when there are films that just aren't worthy of words?

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It was late at night and I was scared the whole way through. All the twists and turns really caught me off guard. It was like I was actually haunted by a ghost.

At one point I found myself freaking out because it felt like the ghost was right in front of me. The effects seemed almost too surreal to even exist in my opinion, I still can't get the ghost's image out of my head for better or for worse. If you've ever seen a ghost in real life then you will know the feeling of what this movie made me feel inside. It was a rather horrifying experience.

Then I woke up.

As 1 is the lowest I could possibly rate this film I have to say it doesn't even deserve that.

Being another cash-in from the Amityville name this one really is an insult to every 'horror' film ever made, it's even worse than Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows and that's saying A LOT!

The story (a generous description) is so clichéd that it bears no essence of even trying to be original, the 'acting' (I can't think of a word bad enough) has all the charisma of a block of bad cheese with the characters being totally unrelatable and you wonder why people this horrible would actually be friends. Maybe it's some sort of karma for each of them for things done in a previous life? To be honest I don't really care, it's just not good.

Not really sure what the purpose of this film is, it doesn't add anything, don't go anywhere and as films go quite pointless, I think it went straight to DVD as I can't imagine anyone actually going to the cinema to see this rubbish!

Oh yeah, special effects were crap too!

I'll be honest; I just put this movie on as background noise while doing other things. The acting, on all parts, is so far beyond bad that I suddenly realize that there actually does take a modicum of talent to act (aka "play pretend").

The audio is equally as bad.

In fact, it's all so bad that I don't plan on actually watching it at this point, to follow the plot. It must've taken quite an effort to round up this many atrocious actors in one place at one time. I didn't think it was possible until I saw this.