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 claimed to be based on the paranormal experiences of the Lutz family, but has led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness.
| Author | Jay Anson |
| Publisher | Prentice Hall |
| Followed by | The Amityville Horror Part II |
About The Amityville Horror
The ninth installment of the Amityville franchise finds a newlywed couple who move into a house where a mass murder took place one year prior. The film is based off of Jay Anson's novel of the same name.
Achievement of The Amityville Horror
The film is based on Ronald Defeo Jr., who murdered six members of his family in 1974. The film is Chloe Grace Moretz's film debut.
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Latest information about The Amityville Horror updated on July 28 2021.
