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Amityville: An Origin Story

Amityville: An Origin Story
★ 7.5/10•2023•TV-MA•Documentary•Crime
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The story behind the world's most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. This is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. 

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 23, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - The HauntingE150m

The Haunting

When George and Kathy Lutz move into a suburban dream home in 1975, a cascade of terrifying, unexplainable events drive them out in just 28 days; those closest to the terror share their truths about the story.

Apr 23, 2023

Episode 2 - The CrimeE255m

The Crime

A year before the Lutzes move into 112 Ocean Ave, the DeFeo family is found shot to death under strange circumstances in the same house; lone survivor Ronnie DeFeo Jr. is accused of murder, but mob ties and paranormal theories cloud the case.

Apr 30, 2023

Episode 3 - The Big TimeE349m

The Big Time

After paranormal trailblazers Ed and Lorraine Warren confirm a demonic presence at 112 Ocean Ave., the Lutz family turns their "true story" into a hit book and movie; fame comes at a heavy cost when they are accused of perpetrating a massive hoax.

May 7, 2023

Episode 4 - The Feedback LoopE450m

The Feedback Loop

The success of The Amityville Horror reinvents the haunted house for a new generation, spawning sequels, conspiracy theories, and rabid fandom; George Lutz's secret past is revealed as the human toll and absurd legacy of Amityville comes into focus.

May 14, 2023

Actors

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

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Diane Franklin

Diane Franklin

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Christopher Lutz

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Tommy Maher

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Carol Soviero

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Laura DiDio

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Paula Uruburu

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Gloria Gangitano

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Erik Davis

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Joe Vetter

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Carol Beamer

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Ellen Stark

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Jonathan Greenaway

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Joel Martin

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William Chavez

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Alexandra Holzer

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