The Amityville Horror (1979) Filming Locations - Then and Now 4K

[@caveman3021]

This house was used for the original 3 movies. It was moved immediately after filming exteriors for Amityville 3D, in order for the owner to build a house for his daughter on the property.. If you look closely, theres a scene in Amityville 3D where Tony Roberts and his daughter Lori Loughlin pull up to the house, the top windows on the street side are square, and not quarter moon shaped. They were rushed for exterior shots so they didnt go all out like in the previous 2 films. Thanks again Grimmlife! Happy Halloween!🎃

[@MaxieTheMenace]

So interesting!

[@lonniemiles4751]

1

[@johnmusk7007]

Another great watch ❤

[@mozer1713]

That filming house your showing can’t be the same, the roof is different !

[@samanthab1923]

@@mozer1713It looks like it needs a new roof. The movie co. added the dormer windows in o the third flr. to match the real house.

[@jamesdenton3438]

I don't blame the town of Amityville for being so restrictive and unwelcoming. Not all visitors are as responsible and respectful as Michael & Jessica. I knew someone who proudly displayed a shingle from the original house that they needed to trespass and damage someone's home in order to obtain. Thank you Michael & Jessica for always being passionate, professional and informative.

[@caveman3021]

People forget it is a private residence. Some people have the nerve to go up and knock on the door, or as you say, vandalize it🙄

[@erinaustin2157]

It’s not really the town that’s an issue, it’s the owners of the house, which has only changed owners maybe 3 times since the Lutz’s lived there. Which, I obviously understand. There is a very tall, iron gate surrounding the home. Less likely for people to attempt to walk up. Usually the driveway is open though. It’s a fantastic block with gorgeous houses on it. I love going garage sale-ing there. I’ve lived maybe 8min from it most of my life ;)

[@lordvlygar2963]

​@@erinaustin2157 Hi, fellow LIer. I'm a 10 minute drive from the house, too. Yeah, sometimes people forget it's a private house in a bit of an uppity neighborhood. Beautiful part of town.

[@ensignmjs7058]

Did you slap the person who got the shingle?

[@Robert-nu4vc]

That person you know is lucky they didn't get caught and get smoked. They will steal from the wrong house one day.

[@tylerrogers3263]

I love what you guys do, I love the passion, the research, the positivity, the respect and the love you have for each other. You guys are doing great work, keep it up!

[@grimmlifecollective]

Thank you Tyler

[@csh43166]

100% agree!! 💚

[@BlackCat-aka-Jewels]

Absolutely agree. My favorite peeps...best of the best🖤🐈‍⬛

[@U-tuber98]

Did you guys hit Blairstown NJ while in the state for the Original Friday the 13th?@@grimmlifecollective

[@andreahaar60]

We had a family gathering yesterday and I put y'all on our TV. We watched your channel for 3 hours. I was the only one that watched until yesterday. Now all of my children are watching. Thanks for sharing.

[@grimmlifecollective]

From our family to yours…Happy Halloween and we are glad you found us.

[@90stalgiaTV]

As someone who grew up in the area, it’s so cool seeing you guys documenting so many areas I’ve visited on so many occasions. I remember how big a deal it was as a little kid that they had filmed in TR, and every time I drove by the area I constantly thought about that house and would be on the lookout for it. There were stories about the homeowners calling the cops because of people showing up at the house in the middle of the night wanting a tour, and just wandering through their yard lol. It’s awesome that one of the great classics of horror was filmed in my neck of the woods! Thanks for the great retrospective!

[@peakpatternrecognizer]

Yep. Grew up less than a mile from there. TR South, represent!

[@breal1183]

Youre the man. That movie to this day freaks me out. Especially part 2 the Possession. Did anyone ever give you crap for filming outside? I hear the residents there get really mad at viewers. Excellent job. Thank you!!

[@colleenochs4728]

The meditation garden ( or whatever it really is ) is absolutely beautiful , what a great place to just sit and reflect.

[@samanthab1923]

It’s the old George J Gould estate. Now part of Georgian Court College in Lakewood NJ

[@JFreese]

What's wild is I was just rewatching your Amityville story video this morning! And you uploaded this. Definitely a classic film for sure.

[@tialeo]

Watching your videos is like going out for coffee & conversation with an old, trusted friend. I leave with a nice warm fuzzy feeling inside & my mood is elevated & content ❤ Thank you 😊

[@kimberlylyerly2207]

Great job you two. 👏 It's a shame the town of Amityville is in such denial of their past. Thank ya'll for another awesome video! ❤️

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

Oh so people there should just let anyone come up and stare and invade their privacy ?? Hey all you drunk kids come to our block !!! SIlly nonsense. Sorry they are not there for your viewing pleasure. I THINK WE CAN UNDERSTAND THEIR POINT OF VIEW. BY THE WAY, A FAMILY DIED THERE.

[@erinaustin2157]

As a local, I can tell u there is no “denying” of the sort, by the town or anyone else who lives here,lol.

[@Scottocaster6668]

I'm sure the obsessed, non respectful fans are responsible for the town Shunning the movie that was filmed there.

[@07foxmulder]

“In denial” lol Or just not wanting over zealous true crime nerds constantly harassing people? But you type “y’all” so we can’t take your comment too serious.

[@Poppaice]

I don't think they're in denial. I DO think they're crazy for not cashing in on the hype. Same thing with JAWS. If I ever hit the Powerball or megaball I'm gonna buy that house. It's literally my dream house.

[@Vanessa97435]

Super vidéo j'aime les films d'horreur anciens ce sont les meilleurs. Tu nous apprends des choses

[@davidb4441]

Thank you for all you do ! Every time I log into KZbin and see you guys have posted another video I get so excited. Love you guys.

[@karmakartel75]

I was born and raised in Tom River and I remember when they moved the house. At night after high school games we’d ride by there and it look soo spooky. Great episode and since I now live in Florida on the gulf coast and I grew up on the Jersey shore it’s nice to see a piece of home ❤❤❤

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

Thanks guys for taking us along with you@

[@danshobbies13]

The things I learn watching this channel. I never knew it was filmed in New Jersey

[@Spiritofthewild1969]

I was 10 years old when I saw this and was terrified lol at the age of 13 I had seen The Exorcist, Jaws, Amityville horror, Friday the 13th and my favorite Halloween, oh fun fact the mask used for Micheal Myer’s face was actually William Shatner from StarTrack painted all white, so I knew I was destined to be a creature feature film lover. I still get scared watching them, that’s how you know it’s a CLASSIC 40 years later!

[@bobbyleestamper9783]

FANTASTIC video!!! The Church and the garden area look exactly the same!

[@jingle1161]

Wow, what a beautiful church.. 9:58

[@BrutalInfamous18]

Mike love your style man!!! Keep up the compelling work!!!

[@sside8]

I’m glad it’s cloudy when you do these horror movie locations because it’s great atmosphere!

[@jonharvey8919]

Thanks for the memories of the movies that you do I appreciate the work you do ❤️

[@Phillyguy316]

Toms River was a good fill in for Amityville. Even though it's technically the Jersey shore area, it sure has that south shore of Long Island feel to it and the location scouts did a good job of picking some great areas to film in. Thanks Michael and Jessica for another excellent Grimm adventure!

[@samanthab1923]

They both have homes that back up on a bay.

[@heatherhalstead295]

I'm from long island and they were alot of Dutch colonials houses

[@Gazza72]

Hello from Glasgow Scotland my friend I love your videos keep them coming mate👍

[@jobes4525]

When it comes to the World of Horror, we will find Grimm life Collective 🖤

[@ottergreen8190]

My hometown. The house used for filming is right around the corner from my moms place. Awesome work.

[@jklang7217]

Oh wow I live in Toms River. Awesome

[@James_Myers]

Very nice! I lived not too far from this location during the production of the 1st three films. Visiting the sets, the owners allowed me on the property while the production crew wasn't there so I could take photos etc. Memories I'll cherish forever. Watching this video just brings it all back. Thank you

[@agerven]

While watching the movie, back in the day, i was surrounded by its horror. Now that you two show the filming locations, i do notice and appreciate how absolutely beautiful they are. Thank you so much for revisiting and sharing these locations. Bringing back the absolute horror of the two stories: the DeFeo and the Lutz families.

[@andysmith1996]

The DeFeo family story is horror, the Lutz family story is pure money-making bullshit.

[@tombaker4586]

It's great you take your time at all the locations, presented very well. Greets, Tom, Belgium.

[@maryjoambrozia4180]

I live in NJ not far from Pt. Pleasant and Toms River, I had no idea so much of the movie was filmed in those locations. Also as a Catholic I deeply appreciate your respect when filming in a Church. Well done!

[@carielswick8892]

You guys are awesome I love the hard work you put into recreating the scenes that are from the movies and the real history of these places. And the way that you all tell these stories it just draws you into where you just want to watch and learn more. Well until next time Happy Halloween.

[@6elvispresley9]

I was raised on Long Island and know the house well. Also remember the DeFeo murders in the 70's. I remember many nights, a bunch of us, after getting out of the clubs would drive ourselves over to that crazy house in Amityville just to scare the heck out of ourselves! Many nights we drove up and down that block staring at that house that gave us creepy chills. I can imagine it is really annoying for those in Amityville, especially on that street because people are always driving over there to check out the house and have been for so many years now.

[@geoffreyscottpollard9489]

The trailer even frightened the crap out of me back then.. Another brilliant video guys!.👌

[@sibitsabat]

My parents live in Amityville, my Irish Mum (R.I.P.) would chase gawkers away when she went on her nightly walks! Very funny!

[@MICAsoFLY]

I like how you and Jessica appreciate the places you visit and you explain the places right to the point ❤😊thank you Michael and Jessica

[@daniellee1211]

No words can say how detail of beautiful work put in the church I love to see inside , glad that you add them in videos.

[@dianabatista4048]

Love the video Michael and Jessica! I Love the way how you compare the movie clips and the actual real locale! Awesome!👍👍👍Can't wait to see your next video! Happy Halloween! 🎃

[@kennithminnich]

My stepfather's brother was a union carpenter who worked on the set and met Margot Kidder and James Brolin. Thanks for this video...

[@leecrowder4934]

I have been to the actual house on Ocean Dr and it was very interesting to stand on the sidewalk and take it all in.

[@talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372]

I was, I believe 8 when the movie came out. Scared the living crap out of me! 😂 As always thanks for taking us on the adventure.

[@sorensenj1]

It would be neat seeing the 2005 amityville horror illinois and wisconsin locations. I absolutely love your video's I enjoy seeing the locations of a lot of movies that I watched growing up

[@rachaelsusan286]

I've lived in nj my whole life and I had no idea this was filmed so close to me! Very cool! Thank you for spoiling us with more horror facts!! 🖤🖤

[@chasing_dragons]

Thank you for this. I am only a couple of minutes into this and it looks like this is going to be a really good learning experience. That Tom's River New Jersey is where one of the guys from Skid Row are from. So many of us are glad people like you take the time to put together a production like this which is not just entertaining, this is educational.

[@SporkyBorky]

This is so crazy that you guys visited my hometown spent my whole life there!!! Pass the town hall and country club every week

[@debbiedunn8600]

Thanks again Michael and Jessica for taking us along with you. You guys are the best.

[@jimmyneck2854]

I'm a huge horror fan in my sixties and I have so much admiration and respect for you young couple, to find all these awesome locations, and the due-diligence you put in is amazing, not to mention your enthusiasm! Keep up the great work!

[@dennismccallister3994]

The Church and grounds are just wonderful, just to sit there would be so emotional...Another great video, they get better and better!

[@JANGLEPOP1]

Superb! You certainly put some work into your filming location videos, so full of information and a real pleasure to see. Congratulations on another gem!

[@charlesn.5501]

YES! Another Grimm vid. 🎉

[@rachelmoore1119]

I look forward to watching Michael and Jessica these videos are the highlight of my day. Grimm for life!

[@HewittH]

I appreciate this video! You were respectful as a citizen and reverential as a movie fan. Perfect balance.

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

The interior of the church is so beautiful.

[@lisamalcolm6916]

Incredible location for sure …it’s crazy to see several things still in the same exact place .

[@kjpphotography4764]

When i first saw this movie it was on TV and I was just 8 years old, and it scared the heck out of me.

[@Joeof8grand.]

This was awesome. I never knew they even filmed in toms River I thought it was all in Amityville thank you for the fantastic video and information. Keep them calm and Michael and Jessica.

[@rocker76m88]

Omg you guys were in my neck of the woods!

[@chrisholt4804]

Man you guys are putting in work! I gotta go get me some merch and support the content. You guys are great!

[@born4md]

Thank you for this one. Absolutely beautiful. I loved that movie. You guys are so cool. ❤

[@harolynallison3962]

It is a very beautiful church you filming inside you picked up the beauty and the vibrant colors of the alter, breath taking

[@ryanjordan7268]

Another great video! I remember seeing this movie in the 70s. Very scary! Keep making great videos! The Grimms Rock!

[@intertubicular]

So cool. One of the creepiest movies ever filmed based on real events. Thank you both for another awesome Grimmlife production! I really enjoyed this.

[@mrspock312]

I saw this movie in the theater when I was in middle school, scared the hell out of me! Great job as always guys!!!

[@samanthab1923]

Same, was a tad older but took my younger brother. Our parents were away for a long weekend. Scared us so much we slept in sleeping bags down in the den. Lights on of course 👻

[@madmaryberry]

Michael: Do you guys wanna .. Me: YES. Hahaha. Awesome video. The idea of moving a whole house blows my mind too - that's crazy.

[@TyhlerNovac]

Not unusua😢l really.. 50's thru the 80's slot of house and some businesses as well.. original Halloween Movie house was moved several blocks from original location.. GrimmLife Collective has several Video on Michael Myers house

[@madmaryberry]

@@TyhlerNovac Interesting! Thanks for the info! I have never watched the Halloween movies (I knowwww... haha) so I haven't watched any videos on it, but I will check it out. I guess I just think of houses with basements (I'm from the Midwest) so moving them seems incredibly difficult to me.

[@thomashumphrey48]

What? Houses Get Moved, Caution Wide Load?!

[@xitsmedianax]

I'm loving the deep dive into the Amityville horror. Very interesting. Thank u for taking us along the ride with you Grimm!

[@wynflaeth]

Yesterday I watched your video on the 'real' Amityville house. And as far as I'm concerned, it's the BEST video you've ever put out. WELL DONE! And the editing was amazing! You set just the right tone. It was perfect in every way. Made me want to re-watch the movie! And today I watched this one. Also wonderful! Thoroughly enjoying your videos. They keep getting better and better.❤

[@antoniom8561]

This truly is one of the best youtube channels - from ideas, themes, execution, you name it! ❤ Keep up the great work!

[@Steve-ec6ed]

OMG you're in Toms River?!?! I used to live there for decades and I'm only 20 mins from there now!! So cool having you guys here!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@dirtroad_360]

Very cool! This movie was one of the first horror movies I ever watched and the other was the first Halloween movie! Happy Halloween 🎃

[@bigl447]

Another great video from you both I remember going to the cinema to see this 1st time out once again your attention to detail and research spot on

[@gavinjohnson8951]

I always liked Amityville 2 best out of the franchise. It was the one the most about the Defao case. It had decent character development and was pretty engaging until he kills the family. Then it turned into a 2nd rate Exorcist rip off. As ever a great video by you guys. You can tell it takes you a lot of time and effort for you to put these videos together

[@hshawn00]

Dude you summed up my feelings of Ammityville 2 in a nutshell. I didn't realize it until you laid it out here that everytime I watch the film, I loose interest after the family is killed. The film is soooo gripping and scary up to that point. All the family drama with the abusive dad and the complicated relationship between the older two kids. The sequences with the murder is so intense and scary and it breaks my heart seeing Dianne Franklin's character being killed because I had a huge crush on her as a kid growing up from her role in The last American Virgin.

[@tinachristine7966]

So interesting, great video !!! I loved this movie.!! ❤❤

[@xanadu500]

At the time I couldn't hardly sleep for months after seeing this movie. I purchased the dvd a couple of months ago for my collection. The music is terrifying. It still scares the hell out of me.

[@chelle1256]

The music to this movie still creeps me out to the point when I hear it I get goosebumps all over

[@CFD878]

I'm from Tom's River New Jersey. Dad was a member of the fire company in Toms River and they supplied the water for the rain scenes in the movie

[@PickledPretzels]

Loved this video as the movie is a personal favorite of mine. Great job as usual, Michael!

[@haynerfamily]

I grew up in Toms River. Glad to see you guys putting it on video!

[@nusmacronus]

The church is amazing beautifull !!

[@BigtimeJuicer]

You guys are literally 20 minutes from where I live. Very cool!! I've been to these locations and the ones up in Long Island. These videos really took me back.. Thanks

[@LostInSpace175]

maybe im in the minority here but I really loved the one from 2005 as well and 1979! Great video as usual! Happy Halloween!

[@grimmlifecollective]

2005 is a good one as well. Hoping to visit those locations in the near future actually.

[@LostInSpace175]

@@grimmlifecollective right on!! Can’t wait to watch!

[@patrixstyle88]

Thanks for filming this. Moved out of there years ago, it was nice seeing my old neighborhood again

[@cq9882]

Excellent as always. Thank you both. No one can tell a story and portray it with the balance of respect and entertainment values you have. Take Care in your travels. Cate from Sydney, Australia.🇦🇺🙏🙀

[@giftedplanksify]

The background behind the alter is beautiful! Bless you brother 🙏

[@roberttucker7075]

Hi Michael and Jessica! Last night was my first grimm life collective live and it was awesome. I am watching your video right now. Would you guys ever visit the villisca axe murder house in villisca Iowa? Love your videos and channel. You guys are awesome. Love you guys.

[@grimmlifecollective]

Welcome Robert…and yes, we should be filming something very very special there this year. Well, that’s the plan…and plans have a habit of always changing. Stay tuned.

[@mowerdan8133]

Great video. I grew up in Toms River and watched the filming in the Fall of 1978. I was a senior in high school. It was THE most boring tedious process! We kept laughing & making fun of things, being stupid teens. Lots of us stoned teens in the audience, lol. James Brolin had a scene where all he had to do was leave the library and walk down steps. 15 takes later! We were cracking up. He was so uncoordinated. FYI, that Ocean County Library you showed was added to the old church in the '80s. The original library, shown in movie, was a much smaller bldg. It's still there, up the road, but used for other purposes. Overall, the production team/actors treated locals as South Jersey hicks. The directors & crew were also very frustrated with us rowdy townsfolk watching the filming. They kept yelling at us to settle down, etc. I had fond memories watching the filming, so it's quite hard to watch the film and take it seriously. It never scared us, just reminded us of the fun times we had behind the cameras.

[@danny2me70]

This film terrified me as a teen and even now I still think it's up there with the omen Salem's lot and the fog .

[@laurileblanc2001]

So cool, thanks for taking us along on your adventures!!

[@Dan-Null]

Great job! As always.

[@RJ-luci]

Excellent! Always informative and well documented. Photography and music are spot on!

[@BigRichfrank]

Good stuff guys!! I dig this movie. That church is a work of art!! Hope the trip home Is safe!!

[@Crossfirepyro2]

Thanks as always there’s some things are always special of horror movies made in the 60s and 70s in the early 80s and you guys always do a great job keep up the good work👻🔥

[@CCcastro336]

I remember when I first watched this movie. Excellent movie! It scared the heck out of me. Thank you , both of you! Great video showing us the filming locations of this movie!

[@robertbiastre6037]

Great vlog! Long Island always wants to hide but Jersey come to the rescue!

[@kennygross7525]

You have the best account on KZbin

[@Cutelatinguy2]

I had absolutely no idea this was filmed anywhere else than the original house!

[@mxmxpr]

If you were already familiar with what the original house looked like, the obnoxious chimney on the film house was a giveaway.

[@beachdawgz]

Thanks for the video! That church is absolutely beautiful. Amityville was a great movie. Those flies creeped me out.

[@gordonjoseph6914]

@ Grimmlife love the show great entertaining content on all things I like💯🧟‍♂️👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@shirlysmilesmusic6919]

That church is amazing!!!

[@yindyamarra]

I love your detail and your research, this vid is of one of my all time favourite movies, thanks

[@williamratcliffe7794]

My parents lived in Point Pleasant Beach when they were filming the church scenes at St. Peter's. There was also a publicity stunt where American International were looking for a mass of extras for a 'parade' scene, which I can recall never amounted to much. I still have the rejection notice from the company that I was not needed, lol.

[@kevinwalker2660]

Another great video. I really love how you do these so comprehensively and the flashbacks to the original movie. Keep up the great work!