 The first edition of the book | |
| Author | Jay Anson |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror novel |
| Publisher | Prentice Hall |
Publication date | September 13, 1977 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Followed by | The Amityville Horror Part II |
| Part of a series on the |
| Paranormal |
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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.[2]
- ^ Perez, Lexy (October 14, 2022). "25 Horror Films Inspired by Real-Life Events". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ Kreidler, Marc (January 1, 2003). "Amityville: The Horror of It All | Skeptical Inquirer".