According to The Hollywood Reporter, Philip Baker Hall, Jesse James and Chloe Moretz have joined the cast of the MGM-Dimension-based The Amityville Horror, which begins shooting today.

Hall has signed on for the role of Father McNamara, while James and Moretz are taking on the roles of the family's children, Chelsea and Billy.

They join previously announced cast members Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George and Jimmy Bennett. British commercial helmer Andrew Douglas is directing the feature, which is being produced by Michael Bay. Scott Kosar wrote the screenplay.

The Amityville Horror was released April 15th, 2005 and stars Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Jesse James, Jimmy Bennett, Chloe Moretz, Rachel Nichols, Philip Baker Hall, Isabel Conner. The film is directed by Andrew Douglas.