The sequel of the newly rebooted Amityville Horror franchise has been set for a January 2, 2015 release by Dimension Films. The film will feature the events following the time of the original The Amityville Horror book and movie through found footage dating back to 1976.

An ambitious female television news intern, on the verge of breaking the most famous haunted house case in the world, leads a team of journalists, clergymen and paranormal researchers into an investigation of the bizarre events that will come to be known as “The Amityville Horror”… only to unwittingly open a door to the unreal that she may never be able to close.

The film, which was tentatively known as The Amityville Horror: The Lost Tapes, was written and directed by Casey La Scala and Daniel Farrands.

The Amityville Horror franchise is based on the original horror novel written by Jay Anson, published in September 1977. The book is said to be based on the real-life paranormal experiences of the Lutz family, but has led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness.

The 2015 release date makes the sequel the first major release of the year. It is also currently the only film scheduled for that particular release date.