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- Commentary features author Dr. Hans Holzer.
- "My Amityville Diaries" (21:03, HD) is a memory piece featuring interviews with screenwriter Sandor Stern, and actors Meeno Peluce, Don Stroud, Marc Vahanian, and Amy Wright. This isn't a full making-of featurette, but an offering of anecdotes, with the interviewees sharing their feelings about "The Amityville Horror," including some BTS tidbits, analysis, and shock that the picture has maintained such popularity.
- "Brolin Thunder" (16:00, HD) is a 2017 interview with actor James Brolin, who details his early interest in film direction, eventually pushed into acting. Career growth is charted, with Brolin working with Marlon Brando before moving to television and collecting an Emmy, which turned him into a star. For "The Amityville Horror," Brolin wasn't offered a screenplay, but a copy of the book, which was creepy enough to interest him in the project. Respect for director Stuart Rosenberg also helped the cause, and the interviewee shares his opinions and memories of co- stars, including Margot Kidder, who was battling drug addiction at the time. Needing a stunt double for goopier scenese, Brolin talked his brother into the job, and he shares his memories of the movie's release, recognizing how different production elements contribute to the final product.
- "Child's Play" (16:38, HD) is a 2017 interview with actor Meeno Peluce, who was a working child actor in the 1970s, getting a chance to show his stuff with "The Amityville Horror." The acting opportunity brought him to New Jersey, presenting the California kid with different surroundings, and he discusses working with the house. Co-stars are recalled, with a special anecdote concerning Margot Kidder and her inability to lock her trailer door while dressing. Memories are hazy for Peluce, but he does recall time with his fellow child actors, and discusses the premiere of "The Amityville Horror" at the Chinese Theater.
- "The Devil in the Music" (14:04, HD) is a 2017 interview with composer Lalo Schifrin, who explores his upbringing, developing a profound love for music, including jazz. While parental influence pushed him into a stable career, Schifrin found his way to Dizzy Gillespie, joining his band. Time in Hollywood soon followed, with the interviewee discussing some of his career highlights. For "The Amityville Horror," Schifrin highlights the creation of themes, bringing his own Catholicism into the work.
- "Haunted Melodies" (9:56, HD) offers more time with composer Lalo Schifrin.
- "Amityville Scribe" (16:26, HD) is an interview with screenwriter Sandor Stern, who discusses his career path, talked into attending medical school while working on his dream of writing professionally. Stern explores the development of "The Amityville Horror," which was originally intended to be a television movie before switching to a theatrical release, and highlights his adaptation challenges.
- "For God's Sake, Get Out" (21:34, SD) making of featuring interviews with actors James Brolin and Margot Kidder (who passed away in 2018). The pair discusses the development of their careers and their journey to "The Amityville Horror." Time spent on the Lutz Family and their well-rehearsed story of a haunting.
Introduction (1:20, SD) features Dr. Hans Holzer.
Still Gallery (5:32) collects poster art, publicity shots, and film stills.
- T.V. Spot (1:02, HD)
- Radio Spots (3:43) present seven commercials for "The Amityville Horror."
- Theatrical Trailer (2:29, HD)
- Reversible Artwork
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