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The Amityville Horror
by Jay Anson
2.5/5 I knew some about The Amityville Horror from pop culture and am familiar with the house with windows like Jack O' Lantern eyes. I knew it was a tale of possession and haunting; a story of terrors that only usually exist in the imagination of horror writers and filmmakers. But this really happened! Or ... did it?
When I finished this book, I started doing some follow-up research on what happened at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York in the mid-1970s ... Without saying too much, it seems like there is a lot of disagreement about how true this story is. Sure, some of the incidents forming the foundation are 100% based in truth and the book is certainly narrated as if it is all true (which adds to the creepiness and suspense). But I walk away having serious doubts about the tale and Mr. Lutz, especially after learning that he dabbled in the dark arts. So, if you are looking for non-fiction, you may leave a bit skeptical. But, if you are looking for a good and scary time, it should serve you well.
When I finished this book, I started doing some follow-up research on what happened at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York in the mid-1970s ... Without saying too much, it seems like there is a lot of disagreement about how true this story is. Sure, some of the incidents forming the foundation are 100% based in truth and the book is certainly narrated as if it is all true (which adds to the creepiness and suspense). But I walk away having serious doubts about the tale and Mr. Lutz, especially after learning that he dabbled in the dark arts. So, if you are looking for non-fiction, you may leave a bit skeptical. But, if you are looking for a good and scary time, it should serve you well.