is often cited as a standout entry in the Amityville franchise, specifically noted for being the best of the direct-to-video sequels. Directed by Tony Randel —who brought a flair for visual horror from his work on Hellbound: Hellraiser II —the film shifts the series' focus from a haunted house to a haunted object: an antique clock. Plot and Premise
: The film is famous for bizarre special effects, including a teenage boy melting into a puddle of black goo. Critical Reception Amityville 1992: It's About Time
: Critics from Moria Reviews note that the script can be convoluted and requires characters to make "dumb" decisions to drive the plot forward. Amityville 1992: It's About Time (Video 1992) is often cited as a standout entry in
The story follows architect (Stephen Macht), who returns to California from Amityville, New York, with an ornate clock salvaged from a demolished mansion. Once placed in his suburban home, the clock begins to exert a demonic influence: Critical Reception : Critics from Moria Reviews note
: The clock causes time to move forward and backward rapidly, leading to surreal moments where characters age or de-age in minutes.
: His "good girl" daughter Lisa (Megan Ward) transforms into a seductive "vamp," while his son Rusty (Damon Martin) is framed for neighborhood vandalism.