Amityville Alone
Meet Ricky, an 8 year old boy neglected by his father. When Santa forgets to put his presents under the tree, Ricky gets granted three Christmas miracles by the Tree Witch. He wishes to be BIG, he wishes to be HOME ALONE, and finally, he wishes for his E.T.special friend Tito to go from being a dog to a full speaking humanoid. But once Ricky gets in trouble with a local gangster, he and Tito will have to fight for their right... to party!
Why it matters
A twisted blend of holiday horror and coming-of-age fantasy that flips the Amityville mythos into something bizarrely playful and darkly inventive.
- Subverts haunted house tropes with a child’s wish-fulfillment nightmare gone sideways.
- Practical creature effects bring the Tree Witch and Tito’s transformation to unsettling life.
- A fresh mashup of folk horror and 80s kid adventure vibes, with a gangster showdown that’s equal parts absurd and tense.
- For fans of genre-bending horror that leans into whimsy without losing its teeth.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
Content Warnings
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
Production History
Intelligence Brief
Amityville Alone flips holiday horror with a surreal blend of childhood fantasy and gangster grit through the lens of a neglected boy's Christmas wishes.
- Why it matters: This film offers a fresh, offbeat take on the Amityville legacy, mixing supernatural whimsy with urban tension, a notable departure from traditional haunted house fare.
- What we know: The story centers on Ricky, whose magical Christmas wishes bring unintended chaos involving a local gangster and his otherworldly friend Tito, blending fantasy and horror in an unorthodox holiday narrative.
- Who's involved: Directed by Gerardo Preciado, featuring Leonardo Preciado and Ricky Valente, the cast is largely regional talent, signaling a grassroots, micro-budget production with potential cult appeal.
- The buzz: Early buzz praises its originality and genre-bending approach, though its niche tone suggests it will resonate strongest with fans of indie horror blending supernatural elements with real-world grit.
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $3,000