Underrated
"What an underrated series of movies"
Details
Sold Out / OOP
Bill Martin has just finished construction on a picturesque new home for his family. But unknown to him, the previously barren property was once the site of the infamous Amityville murder house. After finding a small shed hidden away on the grounds, Bill discovers a beautiful and ornate dollhouse, which he gives to his young daughter as a present. What he doesn't realize is that this innocent looking children's plaything contains demonic powers, and it's not long before ghouls and zombies are invading his home, with their murderous sights set on his family.
The last and most over the top entry in the 90s Amityville franchise, producer Steve White (Cabin Boy) steps into the director's seat to helm this direct-to-video horror classic. Filled with impressive and plentiful creature and gore effects by Roy Knyrim (A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child), AMITYVILLE: DOLLHOUSE stars Robin Thomas (About Last Night) and Lenore Kasdorf (Starship Troopers) and features inventive photography from Tom Callaway (Demon Wind). Vinegar Syndrome brings this video store favorite to Blu-ray in a brand new 4K restoration from its long lost original camera negative.
directed by: Steve White
starring: Robin Thomas, Starr Andreeff, Allen Cutler, Rachel Duncan, Jarrett Lennon
1996 / 96 min / 1.85:1
Additional info:
- Region A Blu-ray
- Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original camera negative
- “Welcome to The Dollhouse” - video interview with director Steve White
- "Jump Into the Fire” - video interview with cinematographer Tom Callaway
- “Demons in The Dollhouse” - video interview with special effects artist Roy Knyrim
- Reversible cover artwork
- English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.303371 / 5 from 89 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Amityville: Dollhouse, the latest entry in the 90s Amityville horror franchise, is a direct-to-video classic directed by Steve White. This Blu-ray release, newly scanned and restored in 4K from its original camera negative, features impressive creature and gore effects by Roy Knyrim. Customers praise the video quality, film quality, and practical effects, making it a highly recommended purchase for fans of the series.
Summary topics
- Video Quality: 16%
- Movie Quality: 25%
- Picture Quality: 9%
- Practical Effects: 14%
Review topics: ["quality","looks","work","buy","movie","effects","transfer","sequel","release","film","house","escape","laughs","story","brother","disc","fun","entry","restoration","features","object","horror","amityville","flick","franchise","plot","moments"].
Review highlights
- "The quality of this release was top notch and the transfer looked great." —
- "A great 4k restoration quality mid 90s horror movie that looks spectacular!" —
- "This was one of my favorite discoveries, great story with top notch creature and practical effects." —
Reviews
Slightly better Amityville sequel gets decent release
"A slightly more interesting later period Amityville. Still not the best of the series. Decent transfer with a few informative interviews. Not the best release but if you love this series then you're going to get it anyway,"
The Creepiest Sequel
"This Amityville sequel I think takes the cake as the creepiest of all of them. I'd recommend picking it up, along with the other ones. Transfer was great as usual."
Great movie
"Great movie"
Good effort.
"I love this franchise. Not the best one but still a good effort."
Good franchise
"Amityville: Dollhouse, directed by Steve White, is the fourth installment in the Amityville horror franchise. This film takes a different approach from its predecessors by focusing on a cursed dollhouse that brings supernatural terror to a new family. The story follows the dollhouse’s disturbing influence as it begins to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting family living in a house built over the infamous Amityville property. White’s direction brings a fresh twist to the Amityville series by incorporating the eerie dollhouse element, adding a new layer of horror and dread. The film is characterized by its atmospheric tension and supernatural scares, though it may not reach the same level of intensity as the original Amityville Horror. Despite its low-budget origins and some dated special effects, Amityville: Dollhouse provides an engaging and eerie experience with its unique take on the haunted house theme. Blu-ray Review: Vinegar Syndrome Release Vinegar Syndrome’s Blu-ray release of Amityville: Dollhouse enhances the film’s presentation with improved visual and audio quality. The restoration provides clearer visuals and better color accuracy, enhancing the film’s atmospheric and suspenseful moments. The transfer preserves the film’s original look while offering a sharper, more immersive viewing experience. The audio has been remastered to deliver clear dialogue and a well-balanced sound mix, essential for capturing the film’s eerie sound effects and dramatic moments. The Blu-ray includes several bonus features, such as interviews with cast and crew, a commentary track, and possibly behind-the-scenes footage or promotional material that provides insights into the film’s production and its place in the Amityville series. The packaging features new artwork that captures the film’s supernatural and unsettling themes, along with a booklet or liner notes providing additional context about Amityville: Dollhouse and its role in the franchise. For fans of the Amityville series and collectors of supernatural horror, this release offers a definitive and polished version of Amityville: Dollhouse, celebrating its contribution to the long-running horror franchise."
Rethinking...
"I'll admit I wrote off the 90s Amityville stuff and had only seen a bit of edited stuff in SyFy back in the day. Seeing the restored versions I can appreciate them far more as full fledged horror. Very glad I picked this up before going oop."
Passable
"By no means a great entry. Has a typical 90's direct to cable feel. It teases some things it doesn't have the guts to follow through on. As a release, the VS disc is good on a audio/video basis. There are a few interviews with behind the camera people, but I would have preferred some with the cast."
Thank You, May I Have Another?
"It's a shame that the Amityville series "ended" here. They had a license to print direct-to-video money with the concept of a haunted artifact in each film. "The Conjuring" and its infinite spinoffs/sequels have since pulled off this artifact-cinematic-universe trick, but come one...you want the original recipe. You want dudes in cheesy demon costumes bursting out of walls. You want latex and corn syrup effects you can smell coming off the screen. You want to watch that silly dollhouse light up from within with non-CGI light as mayhem erupts all over another poor artifact-infected family. Go for it."
Cool movie
"Watched this one with the family. Very happy for this camp, fun, and entertaining horror movie getting the vinegar syndrome service- the restoration is amazing. While far from an Oscar winner, it is fun enough for a buy"