George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just settled into an enchanting yet surprisingly affordable Dutch colonial mansion in the quiet coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. What initially appears to be the perfect family home quickly reveals itself to harbor a dark and terrifying history. As the days pass, each member of the Lutz family begins to experience disturbing and violent visions, leading to unsettling impulses that threaten their safety and sanity. The once idyllic dream of a new life in a beautiful home spirals into a nightmare, forcing them to confront the chilling secrets hidden within their walls.