Movies like The Amityville Horror

Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's novel, The Shining, is a masterpiece of psychological and supernatural terror. The film's slow burn tension and descent into madness within an isolated haunted hotel will appeal to those who were drawn to the eerie ambience of The Amityville Horror.

As one of the most iconic films in the horror genre, The Exorcist set a benchmark for films dealing with supernatural demonic possession. Its chilling narrative and groundbreaking effects are bound to resonate with those captivated by the haunting elements of The Amityville Horror.

The Conjuring is inspired by the real-life paranormal investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren, featuring a haunted farmhouse where the new tenants' lives are turned upside down by an aggressive supernatural presence. Fans of The Amityville Horror's mix of history and horror will appreciate this terrifyingly effective tale.

Sinister follows a true-crime writer who discovers a box of home movies in his new home that suggest the murder he is researching is the work of a serial killer whose work dates back to the 1960s. Sinister's creepy atmosphere and the emphasis on a family in peril will resonate strongly with fans of The Amityville Horror.

Insidious is another modern horror story steeped in supernatural occurrences. The film's depiction of a family fighting to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child's soul in a realm called The Further offers a similarly eerie tone to The Amityville Horror.

Paranormal Activity reinvigorated the found-footage genre with its story of a couple terrorized by a sinister presence in their seemingly normal home. It's a fresh take on the haunted house trope that keeps viewers as engrossed and terrified as The Amityville Horror does.

Based on a true story like The Amityville Horror, this film explores the darkness that envelops a family when they move into a new home with an unsettling past. As with Amityville, The Haunting in Connecticut delves into the history of the house and the powerful supernatural forces at play.