Amityville II: The Possession (1982): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Amityville II: The Possession is a 1982 horror film directed by Damiano Damiani, starring Burt Young, Andrew Prine and Rutanya Alda. It is partly based on Murder in Amityville by Hans Holzer. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $12.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Damiano Damiani
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- Based on
- Murder in Amityville by Hans Holzer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Amityville II: The Possession About?
The premise of Amityville II: The Possession without spoilers, adapted from Murder in Amityville by Hans Holzer. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the tragic events at the infamous Amityville house, the Montelli family attempts to start a new life there. However, they soon find themselves targeted by malevolent forces. As Anthony's controlling behavior escalates, his wife Dolores turns to extreme religious practices for solace, while their son Sonny struggles with disturbing visions and a loss of control. The family's unraveling leads to a terrifying and shocking series of events.
Amityville II: The Possession Themes & Keywords
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- murder of a family
- occult
- dysfunctional family
- topless teenage girl
- supernatural horror
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Amityville II: The Possession Cast
Burt Young leads the cast, with Andrew Prine and Rutanya Alda. Directed by Damiano Damiani; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Damiano Damiani
Also Starring in Amityville II: The Possession
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Amityville II: The Possession Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Amityville II: The Possession 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 27% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 36%
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 57% User score
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Amityville II: The Possession Plot Summary
What happens in Amityville II: The Possession from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Montelli family moves into their new residence at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, an unsettling atmosphere settles over them. Comprising Anthony and his wife Dolores, along with their children Sonny, Patricia, Mark, and Jan, they remain blissfully unaware of the sinister force lurking within their new home. Strange events begin to unfold: doors creak open at night, and a chilling message scrawls itself across the wall of Jan’s room, bearing the unmistakable mark of darkness.
Full summary
The whole story of Amityville II: The Possession, scene by scene
Amityville II: The Possession Box Office
Amityville II: The Possession grossed $12.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.5M
- US & Canada
- $12.5M
Amityville II: The Possession Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 featurettes.
- Featurette Alexandra Holzer (Ghost Hunter) Interview - Amityville II: The Possession
- Featurette Diane Franklin Interview - Amityville II: The Possession
- Featurette Andrew Prine Interview - Amityville II: The Possession
How Well Do You Know Amityville II: The Possession?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the address of the Montelli family's new home in Amityville?
Cars in Amityville II: The Possession
16 cars on screen, including the 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1982 Lincoln Continental.
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1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1971 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role
Amityville II: The Possession Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Amityville 2: La posesión” and “Amityville 2: A Possessão”.
- Also known as
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- Amityville 2: La posesión
- Amityville 2: A Possessão
- Terror em Amityville
- Terror em Amityville 2
- Амитивил II: Обладаването
- Amityville 2: Paholaisen piiri
- Amityville - paholaisen piiri
- Amityville - djävulens krets
- Amityville II: le possédé
- Amityville II - Der Besessene
- Η βίλλα των δαιμονισμένων
- A démonok háza
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- Amityville Possession
- Amityville II: la posesión
- Amityville II: violenta posesión
- Amityville II: Djevelens forværelse
- Amityville II: Opętanie
- Amityville II - A Posse
- Amitivilski užas 2: Posednutost
- Амитивилль 2: Одержимость
- Huset som gud glömde 2
- Amityville II: Saplantı
- The Amityville Horror 2: The Possession
- Amityville II : Le Possédé
- Amityville 2 - Der Besessene
- 아미티빌 2
- Dehşet Evi II
- Amityville 2 - Posedlost
- 鬼哭神嚎2：入魔
- Huset Gud glemte 2
- 悪魔の棲む家PART2
- Amityville – paholaisen piiri
- Huset som Gud glömde II
- Amityville: La possessió
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Amityville II: The Possession FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Amityville II: The Possession, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Amityville II: The Possession?
Amityville II: The Possession runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Amityville II: The Possession released?
Amityville II: The Possession was released on September 24, 1982.
Who directed Amityville II: The Possession?
Amityville II: The Possession was directed by Damiano Damiani.
More films by Damiano Damiani Who is in the cast of Amityville II: The Possession?
Amityville II: The Possession stars Burt Young, Andrew Prine and Rutanya Alda, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Amityville II: The Possession make at the box office?
Amityville II: The Possession grossed $12.5 million worldwide.
How is Amityville II: The Possession rated?
Amityville II: The Possession has 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Is Amityville II: The Possession based on a book?
Yes. Amityville II: The Possession is partly adapted from Murder in Amityville by Hans Holzer.
Does Amityville II: The Possession have a post-credit scene?
No. Amityville II: The Possession has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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