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Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes will be an easy decision as far as which product to get, but the price can be a bit high for such an obscure B movie (unless you don't mind a used copy). It's so obscure that I have yet to see a streaming or rental option though I suppose that doesn't mean there's not one out there somewhere. It's a big internet out there.

You have a single DVD option and a combo pack with Ice Cream Man. It does not appear to be included in the Amityville Horror Collection.

The DVD is a single disc release.

Video:

1.33: This is the TV standard ratio. The quality reflects its budget. It's quite grainy with perhaps a few flecks of trash here and there. It's not very sharp and the colors are rather dull. Otherwise it's as good if not better than VHS but nothing that's going to show off the amazing capabilities of your new giant screen holographic 3D TV.

Audio:

2.0 Dolby: The levels are good, but the mix is not. There's virtually nothing on the low end making it feel thin though it is clear. A little fill comes through in the rear channels, but it's uneven.

Packaging:

The case is standard plastic.

The interface is simple but functional.

Extras:

-Essay: What I really like about the DVD is the essay about the real legend of the house. It’s not doctored up to make it support the movie. As a matter of fact, it reveals the hoax involved. I love educational extras with my movies so I give this one an enthusiastic thumbs up. Realize, though, that this is an essay you have to read, not a video documentary.

-Bio: There is a short bio on Patty Duke with a partial filmography. I guess it’s OK if you have any interest in the actress (which I don’t). I might have been more impressed if there were bios for some of the other stars as well.

-Trivia: The final feature is a list of trivia tidbits. I thought it would be about the movie production or the story, but it’s only about the two main actresses, mostly about their various awards. I found it rather boring.

Other Editions:

The combo pack is a 2 disc release so it may very well have everything that the standard DVD does, but I can't find any details. The only review of the set in existence is obsessed with telling us how bad Ice Cream Man is and doesn't actually provide any useful info aside from the admonition to stay away.

Final Thoughts:

There's not much on the DVD, but the essay is a plus. It's probably not worth the current prices I've been seeing unless you know for sure that you want the movie on its own merits.