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Amityville House
Amityville House
A photo of the Amityville House
Background
Type Haunting
Continent North America
Country United States
One-Time? Yes
Theories  · Ghost
 · Hoax

The Amityville House, located at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, is a well-known and infamous property due to the alleged paranormal events that occurred there. The house gained notoriety after the publication of the book “The Amityville Horror” by Jay Anson, which was later adapted into a series of films. The story revolves around the Lutz family, who moved into the house in 1975 and claimed to have experienced a series of terrifying supernatural occurrences during their short stay.

Manifestations[]

  • A strange unexplained sounds
  • A ghostly
  • A hoax

Background[]

The events reported by the Lutz family included strange odors, unexplained sounds, and sightings of apparitions. They also claimed that the house was built on a site where a mass murder had taken place in 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six members of his family. The Lutzes alleged that they were terrorized by malevolent forces during their 28 days in the house, prompting them to flee and share their story with the public.

The Amityville House has been the subject of intense scrutiny and controversy. Skeptics have questioned the veracity of the Lutzes’ claims, suggesting that they fabricated the story for financial gain. Despite this skepticism, the legend of the Amityville House has persisted in popular culture, and it continues to be a source of fascination for those interested in paranormal phenomena.

In subsequent years, the house has changed hands multiple times, with various owners making alterations to its appearance in an attempt to deter curiosity seekers and protect their privacy. The address of the house was also changed from 112 Ocean Avenue to 108 Ocean Avenue in an effort to distance it from its infamous past.

The Amityville House remains a subject of interest for paranormal enthusiasts and researchers, with ongoing debates about the veracity of the reported events and the existence of supernatural forces within its walls. Whether one believes in the haunting or not, the Amityville House has undeniably left an indelible mark on popular culture and continues to captivate audiences through books, films, and documentaries.

Trivia[]

  • The house gained notoriety after the publication of the book “The Amityville Horror” by Jay Anson, which was later adapted into a series of films. The story revolves around the Lutz family, who moved into the house in 1975 and claimed to have experienced a series of terrifying supernatural occurrences during their short stay.

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