The Amityville Horror
The Amityville Horror is a 1977 ghost story and demon fiction novel by Jay Anson. It takes readers to Amityville and New York in 1974. Characters include George Lee Lutz, Kathleen Lutz and Ronald DeFeo Jr. Key subjects include demons, dutch Colonial houses, psychical research and hauntings.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, and 279 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 16 editions across 3 languages.
It runs to roughly 243 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Amityville Horror
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 claimed to be based on the paranormal experiences of the Lutz family, but has led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Amityville Horror?
The Amityville Horror was written by Jay Anson and first published in 1977.
What genre is The Amityville Horror?
It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories, Demons & Devils, Horror and Occult Fiction.
How long is The Amityville Horror?
The median edition has 243 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
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