Retro Blood 156 Amityville 2: The Possession

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Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood kicks off its annual Halloween month with a deep dive into the 1980s Amityville movie series, starting with the chilling Amityville Horror II: The Possession. This episode explores the twisted and disturbing tale of possession, family drama, and demonic influence in one of horror's most infamous homes. 👻🏚️

The boys start with a provocative discussion on Sonny Montelli’s disturbing relationship with his sister and how the film leans into taboo themes, along with the legal implications of using demonic possession as a defense in court. This leads into their personal travels, which takes an interesting turn as they relate real-world stories to the unsettling content of the movie.

One key point of discussion is how Amityville II is more of a demonic possession story than a typical haunted house film, shifting the focus away from the house itself and diving into the psychological and supernatural torment of Sonny and his family. The hosts talk about how this film veers into more graphic, unsettling territory compared to its predecessor.

In the weekly history segment, the hosts turn back the clock to September 4, 1982, to see what was happening in the worlds of pro wrestling and metal music. James breaks down a Mid-South Wrestling show from September 5, 1982, featuring a hard-hitting match with Mr. Wrestling II and the ever-popular Hacksaw Jim Duggan. On the music side, they talk about the band Accept and their legendary album Restless and Wild, which was released just a few weeks after the film, marking a crucial moment in the development of speed metal and heavy metal.

Then, the conversation shifts back to Amityville Horror II with some production notes. Directed by Damiano Damiani, the film serves as a prequel to the original Amityville Horror, loosely based on the real-life DeFeo murders. James and J.H. discuss the director’s decision to lean into the possession angle, the Catholic imagery, and how the film focuses more on the demonic influence rather than the house itself being haunted. They touch on the special effects and some of the more shocking moments, including the film’s gruesome finale.

As always, the hosts break down the film's characters in detail—from the abusive, angry father who lashes out at the smallest things, to Sonny’s horrifying descent into madness and lust, driven by a demonic force. They also highlight the priest who, despite his best efforts, can’t seem to stop the evil from spreading, and how his attempts to save the family only seem to make things worse. Expect plenty of commentary on the demon's influence, the possessed house, and the disturbing family dynamics that make Amityville II one of the darker entries in the series.

Tune in for a terrifying, unfiltered conversation as Retro Blood takes you through this cult classic in their signature style—mixing horror, wrestling, and metal music with plenty of insights and laughs along the way. 🎃💀

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