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The Amityville Horror is a book by American author Jay Anson, published in September 1977. It is also the basis of a series of films released from 1979 onward. The book is based on the claims of paranormal experiences by the Lutz family, [1] but has led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness.
- September 13, 1977
- Horror novel
Mar 15, 2021 · See photos of the Long Island mansion where a family was murdered in 1974 and inspired a horror franchise. The house, now owned by a couple, has been renovated and sold several times since the tragedy.
Aug 27, 2023 · Updated March 7, 2024. A year after Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot and killed six of his family members at 112 Ocean Avenue, the Lutz family moved in and began experiencing unexplainable hauntings that would inspire The Amityville Horror. View Gallery.
Oct 14, 2020 · Learn about the crime, the haunted house and the people behind the Amityville Horror phenomenon. Find out how five people were murdered at the Long Island residence in 1974, how the Lutz family experienced paranormal activity, and how the house still stands today.
Mar 16, 2021 · The house where Ronald DeFeo killed his family in 1974 became infamous after the Lutzes claimed it was haunted by demons. Learn about the facts, the book, the movie and the controversies behind the Amityville Horror house.
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Oct 18, 2022 · The Amityville Horror House is a mythical site of horror and haunting, based on the story of a family who moved into a house where a mass murderer had died and his demonic presence lingered. The real story is much different: the house was the scene of a gruesome crime in 1974, but the Lutzes moved in and left after 28 days, terrified by the apparitions and phenomena they saw and felt.
Feb 19, 2024 · On the tragic evening of November 13, 1974, a young man shoots and kills his entire family with a 35-caliber Marlin rifle as his parents, two brothers and two sisters apparently sleep. The gruesome...
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