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It is also the basis of a series of films released from 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. He was convicted of second-degree murder in November and sentenced to six terms of 25 years to life in prison. DeFeo died in prison in March In December , George and Kathy Lutz and their three children moved into the house. After 28 days, the Lutzes fled the house, claiming to have been terrorized by paranormal phenomena while living there.

Amityville horror book

The classic and terrifying story of one of the most famous supernatural events--the infamous possessed house on Long Island from which the Lutz family fled in This description may be from another edition of this product. Skip to content. Search Button. Collectible Books. True Crime Books. Share to Facebook. The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson. Select Format Hardcover. Select Condition. Like New. Quantity: 1. Add to Cart. Add to Wish List. Book Overview The classic and terrifying story of one of the most famous supernatural events--the infamous possessed house on Long Island from which the Lutz family fled in

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Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Buy on Amazon. Rate this book. The Amityville Horror. Jay Anson. The psychic phenomena that followed created the most terrifying experience the Lutz family had ever encountered, forcing them to flee the house in 28 days, convinced that it was possessed by evil spirits. Their fantastic story, never before disclosed in full detail, makes for an unforgettable book with all the shocks and gripping suspense of The Exorcist, The Omen or Rosemary's Baby, but with one vital difference

Amityville horror book

Trade Paperback. Jay Anson — began as a copy boy on the New York Evening Journal in , and later worked in advertising and publicity. With more than documentary scripts for television to his credit, he was associated with Professional Films, Inc. He died in

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This book is the best horror book I've ever read The Lutz child believes so, even to this day. It will scare you from head to toe He arrived to perform the blessing while George and Kathy were unpacking their belongings on the afternoon of December 18, , and went into the building to carry out the rites. The Warrens and Holzer have suggested that the house is occupied by malevolent spirits due to its history. Condition: Near Fine. Select Format Hardcover. Jay Anson. The edition is housed in a slipcase covered with a durable acrylic-coated textured paper and is printed offset on archival Cougar Natural. I end up reading online articles and watching Youtube videos because of the controversy that this story is a hoax. I'm sorry. Entitled " Boo ", it features a house in Amityville where a family has died in circumstances similar to the DeFeo murders. In the September 17, issue of People magazine, William Weber wrote: "I know this book is a hoax. The writing was so bad that it distracted me from the absolutely ridiculous story.

By spring, residents of Dover, Massachusetts, were on the lookout for a demon. That summer, New York endured a grueling hour blackout , and David Berkowitz was arrested for the Son of Sam murders. Star Wars opened in May.

Anson said only a few pages prior that Kathleen gave a detailed re-accounting of her story in preparation of this book. The San Diego Union-Tribune. You need to imagine a little bit! So, if you are going in looking for non-fiction, you may leave still a bit skeptical. But that is IT. It has great descriptions of all of the horrible events that happened in that house, and even away from the house in the case of the preist. Used - Hardcover Condition: Good. The child character Jodie DeFeo, appearing in the film, is fictional and was not one of the victims of the shootings by Ronald DeFeo, Jr. But this is a book that will resonate with me. From a literary point of view , however, the writing is very workmanlike and matter-of-factual and, frankly, just a bit bland. The book is certainly narrated as if it is all true — which lends to the creepiness and suspense. The other things I've seen on the Amityville horror recently have been much better I'll leave it at that. I give it 5 out of 5 stars.