Jon Hamm is proposed for the father, with sideburns and rougher styling; another participant objects that he is too handsome for a long-haul trucker.
Deadwood actors, including Titus Welliver, are suggested; Timothy Olyphant is considered near the attractiveness limit.
Chris Bauer is proposed to add an uncertain, potentially dark quality to the father.

House history; artificial tree; reported supernatural set incident; Amityville connection; Bathsheba; homeowners’ lawsuit

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Research reports deaths across eight generations in the house and a 50-foot artificial tree built for the movie.
The visiting family’s report of a sudden cold wind on set is explicitly met with skepticism.
The closing Long Island reference is linked to Amityville, prompting discussion of a possible fuller crossover and rights uncertainty.
The historical Bathsheba was reportedly cleared of accusations and died naturally in 1885 rather than by hanging.
Later homeowners reportedly sued after the movie led to tourism, vandalism and threatening activity; the outcome is unknown to the hosts.

Low human body count; the motel plan; Bathsheba’s travel

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The lack of human deaths is criticized, with Brad or Drew suggested as casualties; Sadie’s death and Brad’s injury are raised in response.
Sending the family to a motel appears pointless if the entity can follow them; Bathsheba’s travel to the Warrens’ home without a vessel is also questioned.
The father’s errand during the crisis is criticized as another weak character beat.

What is Bathsheba doing now?

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