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The Amityville Horror

The Amityville Horror
The first edition of the book
AuthorJay Anson
LanguageEnglish
GenreHorror novel
PublisherPrentice Hall
Publication date
September 13, 1977
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Followed byThe Amityville Horror Part II 

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]

  1. ^ Perez, Lexy (October 14, 2022). "25 Horror Films Inspired by Real-Life Events". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Kreidler, Marc (January 1, 2003). "Amityville: The Horror of It All | Skeptical Inquirer".

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