Amityvilleville

*Amityville 3-D* marks a shift in the horror franchise, moving away from the religious themes of its predecessors toward a secular, poltergeist-inspired narrative. The film follows a skeptical journalist who purchases the infamous haunted house, triggering a series of supernatural events involving killer flies, a fire-breathing water monster, and a lethal well. While the 3D effects—including flying Frisbees and swordfish—are largely rudimentary, the production stands out for its improved acting and the inclusion of a young Meg Ryan and Lori Loughlin. Behind the scenes, the narrative draws inspiration from the real-life crusade of vampirologist Stephen Kaplan, who spent years attempting to expose the original *Amityville Horror* story as a hoax. The house itself, now a local landmark, required filming from the rear due to intense public obsession with the property.