To serve. To protect. And to fight the undead.|Jan. 11, 2022|United States|85 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Horror;Thriller
Description: “Amityville Uprising” (2022) is a horror film that follows a sergeant from the Amityville Police Department as he struggles to protect his son from a zombie outbreak. The chaos begins after a chemical explosion at a nearby army base releases toxic gas, causing acid rain that reanimates the dead. Despite its potential, the film struggles with pacing, taking nearly 40 minutes to build up to any significant action.
The movie often falters in its attempts to create serious or ominous moments, instead delivering unintentionally humorous scenes. While this might appeal to fans of cheesy horror, it detracts from the suspense. Additionally, the film’s focus shifts toward mundane police station drama for most of its runtime, leaving little room for actual horror. The brief zombie action sequence at the end, followed by an extended credits roll, fails to satisfy expectations associated with the “Amityville” name.
Critics have noted the film’s awkward acting and low-budget production design, but its biggest flaw is the lack of genuine horror. The plot had potential, but the direction failed to utilize the talents of actors like Ferguson and Scott, who are known for their ability to portray commanding roles.
Lionsgate, a studio known for blockbuster hits like “The Hunger Games” and “John Wick,” has ventured into the realm of direct-to-video horror with this film. While it’s unusual for a major studio to produce low-budget indie horror, “Amityville Uprising” falls short of delivering the thrills fans expect, even from a B-movie.
Cast director: Thomas J. Churchill
Cast actor: Scott C. Roe, Mike Ferguson, Tank Jones, Kelly Lynn Reiter, Troy Fromin, Aleksandra Zorich Hunt, Thomas J. Churchill, Joycelyne Lew, Michael Cervantes, Michael Gaglio
Original name: Amityville Uprising