The Amityville Horror (1979) Filming Locations

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Join us as we visit the filming locations to the 1979 horror movie...The Amityville Horror in Toms River, New Jersey.
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@caveman3021 Жыл бұрын

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!🎃

@tesshowdieshell9625 Жыл бұрын

So interesting!

@lonniemiles4751 Жыл бұрын

@johnmusk7007 Жыл бұрын

Another great watch ❤

@mozer1713 Жыл бұрын

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

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

Did you slap the person who got the shingle?

@Robert-nu4vc 7 ай бұрын

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

@tylerrogers3263 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tyler

@csh43166 Жыл бұрын

100% agree!! 💚

@BlackCat-aka-Jewels Жыл бұрын

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

@U-tuber98 11 ай бұрын

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

@andreahaar60 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@JFreese Жыл бұрын

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

@trexxy9628 Жыл бұрын

“… the first Amityville Horror movie. the other ones? Egh” I appreciate that LOL

@tialeo Жыл бұрын

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 😊

@90stalgiaTV Жыл бұрын

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!

@barrysoetoro7835 Жыл бұрын

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

@sside8 Жыл бұрын

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

@JustPlainSteve5372 Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys for taking us along with you@

@kimberlylyerly2207 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@07foxmulder Жыл бұрын

“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 7 ай бұрын

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.

@colleenochs4728 Жыл бұрын

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

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

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

@bobbyleestamper9783 Жыл бұрын

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

@QuantumMartian18 Жыл бұрын

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

@danshobbies13 Жыл бұрын

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

@Spiritofthewild1969 Жыл бұрын

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!

@kennithminnich Жыл бұрын

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

@MICAsoFLY 11 ай бұрын

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

@jobes4525 11 ай бұрын

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

@Gazza72 Жыл бұрын

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

@debbiedunn8600 Жыл бұрын

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

@agerven Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Phillyguy316 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

They both have homes that back up on a bay.

@heatherhalstead295 9 ай бұрын

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

@charlesn.5501 Жыл бұрын

YES! Another Grimm vid. 🎉

@kjpphotography4764 Жыл бұрын

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.

@dianabatista4048 Жыл бұрын

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! 🎃

@carielswick8892 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jimmyneck2854 Жыл бұрын

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!

@chasing_dragons Жыл бұрын

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.

@davidb4441 Жыл бұрын

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

@jingle1161 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a beautiful church.. 9:58

@ottergreen8190 Жыл бұрын

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

@antoniom8561 Жыл бұрын

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

@talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372 Жыл бұрын

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.

@JANGLEPOP1 Жыл бұрын

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!

@daniellee1211 Жыл бұрын

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.

@intertubicular Жыл бұрын

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.

@roberttucker7075 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@xitsmedianax Жыл бұрын

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

@tombaker4586 Жыл бұрын

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

@karmakartel9246 Ай бұрын

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 ❤❤❤

@laurileblanc2001 Жыл бұрын

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

@sirchromiumdowns2015 Жыл бұрын

The interior of the church is so beautiful.

@RJ-luci Жыл бұрын

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

@ryanjordan7268 Жыл бұрын

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

@gavinjohnson8951 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@dennismccallister3994 Жыл бұрын

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

@chrisholt4804 Жыл бұрын

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

@rachelmoore1119 Жыл бұрын

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

@kevinwalker2660 Жыл бұрын

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

@rachaelsusan286 Жыл бұрын

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!! 🖤🖤

@wynflaeth Жыл бұрын

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.❤

@James_Myers Жыл бұрын

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

@bigl447 Жыл бұрын

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

@kaseybones Жыл бұрын

So cool how they moved the house sideways! To be honest, you don’t see many houses with the front of the house perpendicular to the road it’s on…so they did a pretty good job choosing a house with a likeness to the Amityville house

@ryankarsten8912 3 ай бұрын

lol, I would attend any guided tour with the Grimms IRL. Right away is the Tram ride at Universal Hollywood Studios.

@hairyhand1 Жыл бұрын

You guys do an incredible job researching and visiting actual filming locations of iconic movies! If you ever want to visit Death Wish locations contact me and I'll show you the filming locations or send you coordinates on where to go in Manhattan. I'm a fan of that movie and know most of its locations. Main ones, anyway!

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

Always shocks me that Jeff Goldblum & Chris Guest were in that.

@shanedenny5234 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful scenery and you covered it so well. Thanks again for sharing once again another spectacular Grimm adventure.

@adamspx4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. You guys inspire me to get off the beaten path while on my business travels and visit new and interesting locations.

@geoffreyscottpollard9489 Жыл бұрын

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

@bkkorner Жыл бұрын

This was an unexpected bonus... I love when you do Amityville stuff! Great work and Happy Halloween!

@hogskins3043 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Michael and Jessica.

@chrissy9038 Жыл бұрын

I used to live in Browns Mills, NJ, and going down Route 70 takes you to Ocean County. I’ve spent a lot of time in Toms River, but I’ve never stopped to look at the house. Haven’t been there in years now.

@yindyamarra Жыл бұрын

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

@CFD236 Жыл бұрын

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

@JoeMotionVideos82 Жыл бұрын

You two knocked this out of the park! Excellent job.

@lisamalcolm6916 Жыл бұрын

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

@sugarmagnolia1506 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! Thanks for all your hard work 🖤🖤🖤

@catmom7447 Жыл бұрын

That was beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for picking up, where you guys left off. It takes, so much to do a movie. Great job guys.

@janicewright6375 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys so much for this. I love filming locations especially of one of the scariest movies ever!

@PickledPretzels Жыл бұрын

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

@born4md Жыл бұрын

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

@ericlozen9631 Жыл бұрын

I saw it twice in the movie theater (accompanied by a chaperone) and also read the book twice. I was 11 years old in 1979. Even today, if I wake up in the middle of the night and the clock reads 3:15 AM, it kind of freaks me out in a humorous way.

@brianglade848 Жыл бұрын

Speaking of horror, my dad ordered a book off the dark web about ghosts, and today he got an ear in a box

@Joeof8grand. Жыл бұрын

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.

@SmashAdams216 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video about one of my favorite horror movie locations. Thanks for the great work you guys always do!

@LostInSpace175 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@LostInSpace175 Жыл бұрын

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

@breal1183 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@ssh__778 Жыл бұрын

Luv it, you are always pumping out the videos

@rossm7071 Жыл бұрын

Long time watcher and admirer of the channel. You both bring such sincerity and professionalism to your videos. Amityville Horror 79 is a classic and I agree about the sequels, just eh!!! I was just in Amityville Long Island and the town was awesome. Did not know this was shot in NJ. Always can't wait till your next videos and safe travels!

@tinachristine7966 Жыл бұрын

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

@Dan-Null Жыл бұрын

Great job! As always.

@tracilyn4838 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video! The church is beautiful and I like the song playing in the bg around 13 Minuteish.

@danny2me70 Жыл бұрын

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 .

@CCcastro336 Жыл бұрын

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!

@jonharvey8919 6 ай бұрын

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

@dirtroad_360 Жыл бұрын

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

@ritagould7007 Жыл бұрын

Thank u guys so much love ur videos 👍 best wishes from Ireland.

@christinel5486 Жыл бұрын

Michael and Jessica....You both do such great work! I am so happy I came across this channel!!

@heathermanning5368 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for Sharing guys!!! wish i found your channel sooner!!! 🖤🖤😎😎

@LanceGardner-qq3bl Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I really enjoyed it.

@BigRichfrank Жыл бұрын

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

@markfisher8559 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video yesterday and now we've been spoilt with yet another awesome video ypu guys are amazing

@ahmedahmed9644 Жыл бұрын

If you ever come to England you've got to do the omen putny bridge where the lightning outside church hits the priest

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

We were just watching something & my son pointed that out. Same spot was in another movie.

@Cutelatinguy2 Жыл бұрын

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

@mxmxpr Жыл бұрын

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

@TheDollsofHorror Жыл бұрын

The bid has become one of my fave videos of yours! ❤

@MrEaglesfan40 Жыл бұрын

What a great location video, you guys find some of the most beautiful churches in your travels, the church in the last video of the actual house that church was just as beautiful and big Thank you Michael and Jessica for another Grimm adventure Happy Halloween 👻