The Amityville Horror
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 but has led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness.