Podcast appearances and mentions of kathy lutz

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979)—Newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz move into their dream home in Amityville, New York, only to discover it hides a horrifying past—one marked by a brutal family murder. As strange occurrences grow increasingly violent, George's behavior begins to unravel under the house's sinister influence. Based on alleged true events, The Amityville Horror … Continue reading Ep. 08-17: The Amityville Horror (1979) →

284 # The Amityville Horror | The Lutz Family Haunting and the Making of a Legend We're going deeper. Beyond the horror flicks, beyond the book deals — this is about George and Kathy Lutz and their three children, their claims, their interviews, their contradictions, and what might have motivated them. We'll also cover how their story was shaped by public pressure, media, and maybe just a touch of performance. The Amityville story might be part memoir, part myth — and the Lutz family are right at the centre.

Send us a textVideo Version HEREFor decades, the Amityville Horror has been called one of the most notorious hoaxes in paranormal history. Today, many roll their eyes at the story of George and Kathy Lutz fleeing 112 Ocean Avenue after just 28 days...especially when Ed & Lorraine Warren turn up. With endless movies, sequels, and parodies, the case has become a pop-culture joke. But what if we've been too quick to dismiss it?In this feature-length episode of Into the Fog, I strip away the Hollywood dramatics and the exaggerations from Jay Anson's book. Instead, he focuses solely on the eyewitness testimony from the Lutz family and those directly involved: George, Kathy, their children, Father Ray, and close friends who experienced the house firsthand. You may well hear details of the case you've never heard before. When you listen to what these people actually said (not the screenwriters or the tabloids) the picture looks different. The story of Amityville becomes less about a “hoax” and more about a genuinely unsettling haunting that spiralled out of control once the media circus began.Join me as we grapple with the raw testimony at the heart of America's most infamous haunted house and explore Amityville at 50: What if it was REAL after all?And do watch until the end, for some important thoughts on how we should deal with paranormal cases in general. #AmityvilleHorror #IntoTheFog #Paranormal #HauntedHouse #TrueCrime #GeorgeLutz #KathyLutz #DeFeoMurdersHUGE THANKS to all the volunteers who provided the brilliant voicework for this episode:James Andrews as Michael RiceRebekah Humphrey-Bullen as Danae Brook Paul Bullen as Reverend Christopher Neil-Smith Joshua Cerullo as Chris Gugas (Joshua can be contacted at Cerullovoice@gmail.com) Diandre Ruppert as Kathy LutzTony Saade Jr. as George Lutz and Ronnie DeFeoFor more on Peter Laws check out:www.patreon.com/peterlawsor www.peterlaws.co.uk

Unpacking the Cyclical Horrors of The Amityville HorrorIn this episode of 'Horror Joy,' hosts Jeff and Brian Onishi delve into the 1979 classic film 'The Amityville Horror.' The discussion explores the recurring themes of cycles in our lives and how they manifest in horror, touching on historical and contemporary issues.They analyze the unsettling story of George and Kathy Lutz, who move into a seemingly perfect house only to face demonic possession and the horrors of past violence.The conversation critiques toxic masculinity, the failures of institutions like the Roman Catholic Church, and the broader implications of isolation and community in suburban life.The episode also brings in related historical and cultural contexts, including the Satanic panic and the significance of VHS technology in disseminating horror. Despite the film's clumsiness, the hosts find joy in practical effects, character performances, and the deeper reflections horror offers on society's enduring challenges.Horror movies at home: supernatural horror, delivery systems and 1980s satanic Panic by Drew BeardEchoes of Evil: Haunted Houses and Lingering Terrors in The Amityville Horror and The Conjuring by Julia SeltnerajchThe Red Scare: Marxism, Menstruation, and Stuart Rosenberg's The Amityville Horror by Larrie Dudenhoeffer

J: 2/10 M: 1/10 Each week we choose a movie from one of the horror genre to discuss the following week. Follow along each week by keeping up with the movies we are watching to stay in the loop with the movie club! Check out other podcasts, coffee and pins at www.darkroastcult.com ! THANKS TO ANDREW FOR MAKING THE INTRO SONG. (soundcloud.com / andoryukesuta)@andoryukesuta In the early morning hours on November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murders his entire family with a rifle at their home of 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. One year later, middle-class newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz move into the house with Kathy's three children from a prior marriage: Greg, Matt, and Amy. Despite George's irreligiousness, Kathy, a nominal Roman Catholic, requests Jesuit priest Father Frank Delaney to bless the home. Delaney arrives while the family is out boating. Upon entering the house, Delaney is swarmed by flies upstairs and hears a hostile voice ordering him to leave, causing him to flee. The next day, Kathy's aunt Helena, a nun, visits the house but becomes violently ill and leaves abruptly, confounding Kathy. The Lutzes' domestic life begins a sharp decline over the ensuing weeks: George becomes uncharacteristically volatile and abusive, and obsesses over keeping the home warm with firewood, despite Kathy's insistence that it is not cold. George recurrently awakens at 3:15 a.m.—the same time the DeFeos were murdered—while Kathy suffers disturbing nightmares. Before Kathy's brother Jimmy's engagement party one night, $1,500 cash to be paid to the caterer inexplicably goes missing in the house. Meanwhile, Jackie, the babysitter watching Amy for the evening, is locked inside a bedroom closet by an unseen force. Further unexplained incidents occur when one of the two boys suffers a crushed hand when a sash window falls on it, and Amy has an imaginary friend, Jody, who seems to be of a malevolent nature. One night, Kathy glimpses two red, swine-like eyes outside Amy's second-story bedroom window. Delaney makes several attempts to intervene that seem to be thwarted by unusual accidents and occurrences: His phone calls to the home are frequently experienced by Kathy as static noise, and on one occasion his car malfunctions en route to the house, nearly causing a fatal crash. Convinced there are demonic forces at work, Delaney grows frustrated by the lack of support from his superiors in the diocese. Meanwhile, George's land surveying business begins to suffer due to his lack of attendance, concerning his business partner, Jeff. Jeff's wife, Carolyn, who has psychic proclivities, is both repulsed and intrigued by the things she feels when at the house.

George and Kathy Lutz moved into 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, in December 1975, roughly one year after its previous residents were shot and killed in their sleep. They fled less than a month later, leaving behind their belongings and claiming to have been terrorized by demonic forces. This story served as the basis for Jay Anson's 1977 book, which itself spawned nine follow-ups, more than 60 films, and countless parodies and homages. A half a century later, what's it like to revisit the non-fiction (?) book that started it all? The Losers' Club finds that out in the latest episode of their Danse Macabre series, in which they discuss the books and movies recommended by King in his 1981 horror treatise of the same name. Losers Jenn Adams, Randall Colburn, Ashley Casseday, and Ana Marie Cox unpack the disputations, lawsuits, and defenses that color the book's history, as well as whether you can ever read a story as it was originally intended after its been fed through the pop cultural gristmill.

Amityville is synonymous with horror movies, but that's because of a real-life tragedy that happened on 13th November, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his parents and his four younger siblings. Initially, he claimed a mob hitman was responsible, but later confessed to the crimes. After the murders, newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz moved in to the DeFeo house, bringing along Kathy's three children and their dog, Harry. Within 28 days, however, they'd fled, claiming paranormal experiences on the property, from swarms of flies to visions of a demonic pig. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly reveal what happened when the Lutzes took a polygraph test; explain how their story snowballed into first a bestselling book, then a movie franchise; and consider how the town has coped with its consequent celebrity status… Further Reading: • ‘Amityville Murders: The True Story Of The Killings That Inspired The Movie' (All Thats Interesting, 2022): https://allthatsinteresting.com/amityville-murders • 'The Amityville Horror House' (Long Island Guide): https://www.longislandguide.com/visit/amityville-horror-house/ • ‘THE AMITYVILLE HORROR' (MGM, 1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbCJv_vWyQA Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Most people have seen or heard of the box-office hit movies covering 'The Amityville Horror'. George and Kathy Lutz moved into their dream home at 112 Ocean Avenue in the quiet town of Amityville, New York. Only 28 days after moving in, the Lutz family would flee the home in the middle of the night. They left all of their worldly possessions inside the house and never returned. Join us as we dig deep into the history of the infamous haunted house, and the real horrors that took place there. Dirtbag, Ronald 'Butch' DeFeo, brutally murdered his entire family, inside the house, on November 13, 1974. Butch claims that a darker force was at play. You be the judge of that! If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click 'follow' where ever you're listening from, and give us a rating and review! Thanks for listening! BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/buriedmotives Email us: buriedmotives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 18, 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved their family into their new house on Ocean Avenue in Amityville, NY, where, just one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo Jr. had murdered all six members of his family. Twenty-eight days later, the Lutz family fled the home, leaving behind all their belongings and vowing never to return again. According to the Lutzes, their time in the house on Ocean Avenue was a nightmare of psychic attacks and demonic activity that put them in fear for their lives.The supposed experience of the Lutz family served as the basis for the iconic haunted house story, The Amityville Horror, and the countless films adapted from or inspired by the original novel. However, unlike most other stories of paranormal experiences, The Amityville Horror became a phenomenon that influenced everything from Ronald DeFeo's criminal defense to the American public's belief in the supernatural. Yet for all their talk of it being a genuine story of demonic activity, in the years since the publication of The Amityville Horror, a large body of evidence from skeptical evaluations to court records and interview transcripts suggest that America's most notorious haunted house might not have been quite so haunted after all.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!!ReferencesAnsen, Jay. 1978. The Amityville Horror. New York, NY: Bantam Books.Bartholomew, Robert, and Joe Nickell. 2016. "The Amityville Hoax at 40." Skeptic Magazine 8-12.Carter, A.J. 1976. "DeFeo house: legal twist." Newsday, February 17: 3.Drehsler, Alex, and Jim Scovel. 1977. "Fact or fiction." Newsday, November 17: 188.Gelder, Lawrence Van. 1977. "A real-life horror story." New York Times, October 9: L12.Lutz v. Hoffman et al. 1979. 77-032D-T (Southern District of California ).Nickell, Joe. 2003. "Amityville: The Horror of it All." Skeptical Inquirer 13-14.Nickell, Joe. 2009. "The questionable research of Hans Holzer, dean of ghost hunters (1920-2009)." Skeptical Inquirer 5-6.Schemo, Diane Jean. 1992. "'Amityville' prisoner says movie money tained defense." New York Times, June 25: B6.Snider, Jane. 1977. "New owners call house beautiful, not haunted ." Newsday, May 13: 23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Amityville Horror house is full of mystery and lore. What Happened? What's "true" and what's "fake"? On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot and killed six members of his family. In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz and their three children and their dog, Harry moved into the house. But after 28 days, the Lutzes fled the house, claiming to have been terrorized by a paranormal identity. The Amityville Horror (1979) IMDB: Newlyweds and their three children move into a large house where a mass murder was committed. They start to experience strange, inexplicable manifestations which have strong effects on everyone living in or visiting the house. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All music and sound by Mannequin Uprising. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/terrortalk/message

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After the murder of the Defeo family, the house known as "High Hopes" where the murders occurred was purchased by the George and Kathy Lutz.  But the Lutz family soon fled the property, claiming frightening paranormal activity.  Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren arrived and began studying the scene.  But did they find evidence of supernatural occurrences - or were they perpetrating a fraud on a too-credulous public? "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - COMING JANUARY 16, 2024!  Preorder today at www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Smalls - For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/COTC and use code COTC. Cerebral - Get started on your path towards better mental health. Go to www.cerebral.com/podcast and us code COTC to get 15% off your first month. Beis - Sleek and affordable bags, luggage, and accessories to help you travel effortlessly. Go to www.beistravel.com/COTC for 15% off your first purchase.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! George and Kathy Lutz knew that the experience they endured, which would later be known as The Amityville Horror, was real. Their drive to be believed and understood led them to an array of paranormal experts, religious figures, and media personalities. On the night of March 6, 1976, reporter Laura Didio helped put together a massive team of these personalities to investigate and understand precisely what was happening at 112 Ocean Avenue. This would be a night none of them would ever forget. Members of the Channel 5 camera crew would get violently ill and have visions they couldn't explain. Sensitives would become overwhelmed and be forced to leave. And the spirit of what appears to be a ghost boy was caught on camera. This night would later be dubbed the Amityville Horror “psychic sleepover.” This is Part Two of our conversation. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! George and Kathy Lutz knew that the experience they endured, which would later be known as The Amityville Horror, was real. Their drive to be believed and understood led them to an array of paranormal experts, religious figures, and media personalities. On the night of March 6, 1976, reporter Laura Didio helped put together a massive team of these personalities to investigate and understand precisely what was happening at 112 Ocean Avenue. This would be a night none of them would ever forget. Members of the Channel 5 camera crew would get violently ill and have visions they couldn't explain. Sensitives would become overwhelmed and be forced to leave. And the spirit of what appears to be a ghost boy was caught on camera. This night would later be dubbed the Amityville Horror “psychic sleepover.” Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

In Episode 13, Lisa is joined by Roberta Glass, of The Roberta Glass True Crime Report, for a look at the case of State of New York v. Ronald Joseph Defeo, Jr.. Defeo murdered his father, mother, two sisters and two brothers in the early morning hours of November 13, 1974. Defeo was arrested, tried and convicted in November, 1975. Lisa and Roberta talked about the murders, Defeo's trial, conviction and sentence and the claims made by George and Kathy Lutz, who bought the house in December, 1975. The Lutz family's claims of paranormal activity in the house during their 28 days there led to the book, "The Amityville Horror," by Jay Anson. They also talked about the controversy surrounding the Lutz' claims and the allegations made by William Weber, Defeo's trial attorney, who claimed that the haunted house story was hatched over multiple bottles of wine with the Lutzes.

Dive deep into one of the most notorious haunted house cases in America as Tony Brueski uncovers the chilling details of the Amityville Horror. Joining him is Laura Didio, a former reporter for Channel 5 New York, who had a front-row seat to the spine-tingling events that unfolded. Listen in as she shares her firsthand account of the eerie occurrences, witnessing the renowned paranormal investigators Ed & Lorraine Warren join forces with the traumatized homeowners George and Kathy Lutz. Together, they attempted to decipher the ghostly mysteries lurking within the walls of 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. Unearth secrets, dispel myths and come face-to-face with the unseen in this gripping episode. Haunting tales, expert insights, and bone-chilling revelations await.   Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Dive deep into one of the most notorious haunted house cases in America as Tony Brueski uncovers the chilling details of the Amityville Horror. Joining him is Laura Didio, a former reporter for Channel 5 New York, who had a front-row seat to the spine-tingling events that unfolded. Listen in as she shares her firsthand account of the eerie occurrences, witnessing the renowned paranormal investigators Ed & Lorraine Warren join forces with the traumatized homeowners George and Kathy Lutz. Together, they attempted to decipher the ghostly mysteries lurking within the walls of 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. Unearth secrets, dispel myths and come face-to-face with the unseen in this gripping episode. Haunting tales, expert insights, and bone-chilling revelations await.   Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Dive deep into one of the most notorious haunted house cases in America as Tony Brueski uncovers the chilling details of the Amityville Horror. Joining him is Laura Didio, a former reporter for Channel 5 New York, who had a front-row seat to the spine-tingling events that unfolded. Listen in as she shares her firsthand account of the eerie occurrences, witnessing the renowned paranormal investigators Ed & Lorraine Warren join forces with the traumatized homeowners George and Kathy Lutz. Together, they attempted to decipher the ghostly mysteries lurking within the walls of 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. Unearth secrets, dispel myths and come face-to-face with the unseen in this gripping episode. Haunting tales, expert insights, and bone-chilling revelations await.   Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Dive deep into one of the most notorious haunted house cases in America as Tony Brueski uncovers the chilling details of the Amityville Horror. Joining him is Laura Didio, a former reporter for Channel 5 New York, who had a front-row seat to the spine-tingling events that unfolded. Listen in as she shares her firsthand account of the eerie occurrences, witnessing the renowned paranormal investigators Ed & Lorraine Warren join forces with the traumatized homeowners George and Kathy Lutz. Together, they attempted to decipher the ghostly mysteries lurking within the walls of 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. Unearth secrets, dispel myths and come face-to-face with the unseen in this gripping episode. Haunting tales, expert insights, and bone-chilling revelations await.   Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Tackling the story most requested by Dark House listeners, Alyssa and Hadley come face to face with 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, the Dutch-Colonial house that inspired The Amityville Horror. The best-selling-book-turned-hit-movie tells the dramatic tale of George and Kathy Lutz, a young newlywed couple who purchased 112 Ocean Avenue in December of 1975, just a year after previous owners Ron and Louise DeFeo and four of their children were brutally murdered in the home. Having fled from the house only 28 days after moving in, the Lutzes told friends and neighbors that "unseen forces" drove them out. Looking to understand why today—despite the fact that the movie remains a classic—the Lutz's story is widely regarded as a hoax, the hosts dig for nuggets of truth buried under a mountain of lies and internet theories. They take a closer look at the DeFeo case and what could've possibly motivated Butch DeFeo, Ron and Louise's eldest son, to commit such a heinous crime, as well as what exactly the Lutzes said happened to them in those 28 days living at the house, and how their credibility has been called into question since. Plus, they discover why the next family to move in after the Lutzes was also forced to abandon the home. CREDITS Alyssa Fiorentino - Co-host & Producer Hadley Mendelsohn - Co-host & Producer Jessy Caron - Producer & Audio Editor To advertise on the show: https://www.advertisecast.com/DarkHouse or email us at sales@advertisecast.com.  RELATED LINKS Amityville Horror (MOVIE): https://amzn.to/3EyXTgi  ‘The Amityville Horror' by Jay Anson: https://amzn.to/3ZbAqLP  ‘The Golden Avenue: The History and People of Ocean Avenue, Amityville, NY: The History and People of Ocean Avenue, Amityville, NY' by Doug Robinson: https://amzn.to/3RjQ9GC  ‘My Amityville: Memories of a Golden Time' by Doug Robinson: https://amzn.to/44JnJc8  ‘High Hopes: The Amityville Murders' by Gerard Sullivan and Harvey Aronson: https://amzn.to/489vefp  “Why Do We Have To Rely On The Federal Government To Protect Us?” United For Justice In Policing Long Island (BLOG POST): bit.ly/3PfN9ID “The Confession Takers” Newsday (ARTICLE PDF): bit.ly/45NfaOV “'Amityville' Prisoner Says Movie Money Tainted Defense” The New York Times (ARTICLE): bit.ly/3RjBrzA “BEHIND THE BEST SELLERS” The New York Times (ARTICLE): bit.ly/3PiVQlk The Amityville House of Horror (VIDEO): bit.ly/3EUTC7j “Ex-resident of house debunks much of Amityville ‘horror'” The Seattle Times (ARTICLE): bit.ly/3PBeLJC My Amityville Horror (MOVIE): https://amzn.to/45PCz22  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True crime and a haunted house? This week we take a look at the Amityville Horror story! In November of 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot and murdered the other 6 members of his family in their home on 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. One year later, George and Kathy Lutz bought the home, and allegedly had some horrifying paranormal experiences there. They wrote a book, the book became a movie, and the rest is history! In this episode, John and I discuss the original movie starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder, the iconic nature of the house (and it's quarter round windows), the bizarre nature of the DeFeo murders, how much of the Lutz's story is fact and how much is fiction, and a personal familial connection I have to the house. What do you believe is behind the Amityville Horror? Let us know in the comments below! #amityvillehorror #hauntedhouse #paranormal #truecrime Links! Follow us on Social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntold Website: www.oddanduntold.com Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.com The Amityville Horror: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amityville_Horror Ronald DeFeo Jr.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_DeFeo_Jr. Tritone/The Devil's Interval: https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/music-theory/what-is-a-tritone/ Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome intro/outro music! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPw Riversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riversendband Riversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

In 1974, five members of the DeFeo family was brutally murdered in their Amityville home known as High Hopes. Ronnie Defeo Jr known as Butch, the eldest son of Ronald and Louise, confessed to killing his parents-but claimed his sister Dawn had murdered the siblings Marc, John and Allison. After a brief trial, Butch was found guilty of first degree murder in the massacre. 13 months later, George and Kathy Lutz along with their 3 children moved into the home. At first things seemed normal but soon the Lutz' claim they were tormented by malovent spirits for 28 days before fleeing the house for good. What followed was a media firestorm. The highly publicized account of demonic activity became a best selling book and blockbuster film. Yet many say the Lutz' story was a hoax. Mountain Murders takes a look at the infamous Amityville Horror case -and its aftermath. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packeremail mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com

When George and Kathy Lutz found their dream home in the 3-story, 6 bedroom, Colonial style home named "High Hopes" in Amityville, New York, they thought it was too good to be true. They learned they were right when it turned into their worst nightmare. Join me for the season 5 premier as I tell you the terrifying tale that made an entire family up and leave in the middle of the night. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

The 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is a horror movie directed by Stuart Rosenberg and based on a 1977 novel of the same name by Jay Anson. The film is loosely inspired by the alleged supernatural events that occurred in a house located at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, in 1974. These events were reported by the Lutz family, who claimed to have experienced a series of disturbing and paranormal occurrences shortly after moving into the house. The film stars James Brolin as George Lutz and Margot Kidder as Kathy Lutz, a newlywed couple who move into the infamous house with Kathy's three children from a previous marriage. As they settle into their new home, they begin to experience a range of eerie and terrifying phenomena, including strange noises, unexplained odors, and disturbing visions. As the paranormal activity intensifies, George becomes increasingly aggressive and distant, and the family's well-being is put at risk. The movie builds tension through a combination of supernatural occurrences and psychological horror, as the Lutz family's sanity is tested by the malevolent forces they believe are haunting their home. It explores themes of family, possession, and the thin line between reality and the supernatural. "The Amityville Horror" was a commercial success upon its release, capitalizing on the popularity of supernatural horror films during that era. However, it received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmosphere and scares while others criticized its pacing and reliance on familiar horror tropes. The film's success led to a series of sequels, spin-offs, and remakes, but the original 1979 adaptation remains one of the most well-known renditions of the Amityville haunting story. It's worth noting that while the film is loosely based on real events, much of the story has been embellished and sensationalized for dramatic effect, and the actual veracity of the claims made by the Lutz family has been widely disputed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100horrors/message

    This week- a couple of scam artists and a fistful of cops.     Rookie cop Roy reports for duty in East LA. He is partnered with Andy, a veteran quickly approaching mandatory retirement. Roy thinks he will only be a cop long enough to make it through law school but, for some, the job becomes their all consuming obsession. Based on the novel by Joseph Wambaugh, The New Centurions.     George and Kathy Lutz, with Kathy's three children, move into a beautiful home with enough room for all, a massive yard, and private lake access. It's perfect... and shocking affordable, due to one of the previous residents killing their whole family. Soon after they move in, strange things begin to happen. Is the house haunted? Will George reenact the horrific events of the previous owners? Will the priest ever get Ma Bell to fix his phone? The Amityville Horror.     All that and Dave changes shape, Tyler rolls in something, and Kevin starts betting on internet cat fights. Join us, won't you?     Episode 317- Hill Street Boos

Send us a Text Message.13 months after the murders that shocked the quiet town of Amityville NY, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the colonial home at 112 Ocean Avenue. 28 days later they fled in terror giving birth to the legend of the Amityville Horror. Join us as we explore this dark story. Sources Cited:The Amityville Horror By Jay Anson, 1977Email- Beyondtheshadows207@gmail.com Beyond the Shadows (@beyondtheshadowspodcast) | Instagram profilePodcast Merchandise https://beyond-the-shadows.myspreadshop.com/Beyondtheshadowspodcast.comIntro by C10 C10 | Spotify C10 | Omaha NE | FacebookFirepit music by Lucid Dixon Lucid Dixon | SpotifyThanks for listening and please consider giving us a good review on apple podcast!

In the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 1974, one Amityville house in Long Island, New York was set on a course of infamy. It became a ghastly crime scene, when Ronald DeFeo Jr., with a rifle, killed his parents and four siblings while they slept. But it wasn't until after the Lutz family moved into the house, 1 month later in December of 1975 that the Amityville Horror is said to have truly begun. George and Kathy Lutz bought their dream house — but fled in terror within 28 days after incidents occurred that defied logic and reason.Anne Rzechowicz & Renata Daniel examine this case from multiple angles, reviewing the findings of many investigators from reporter, Laura DiDio, to paranormal researchers, Dr. Hans Holzer, Ed and Lorraine Warren and a Vampirologist? What is the real truth of this story? And who should we believe when even the priest involved in this case cannot keep his story straight? Amityville Horrors - A True Hauntings PodcastTrue Hauntings is a Frightfully Good Production. Follow Anne and Renata: Facebook: @AnneAndRenata Instagram: @AnneAndRenataYouTube: @AnneAndRenata TikTok: @AnneAndRenataSubscribe, Rate & Review to True Hauntings Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-hauntings/id1537052147See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Lauren and Kenzie are in a New York state of mind. Lauren pulls back the curtain on the Amityville Horror films and tells us the terrifying and true events that inspired the popular horror franchise. Next, Kenzie covers a unique unsolved mystery about the only homicide to occur during the infamous New York City blackout. So bring a flashlight, cause shit gets dark!--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dkbhgrpfkd1Gfofa5j5jF288ingC22hvB0DdYDnZlIA/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

On this edition of Parallax Views, filmmaker Jack Riccobono joins us to discuss his new MGM+ documentary miniseries Amityville: An Origin Story. Given the glut of Amityville movies, books, and documentaries that have come out through the years one could be forgiven for assuming Amityville: An Origin Story would be just another retread of the same old territory. After all, the Amityville name has now inspired such direct-to-video/streaming flicks as Amityville Cop, Amityville Moon, Amityville in Space, and, believe it or not, Amityville Vibrator. In that way many have come to view anything with the Amityville moniker to be a joke. Amityville: An Origin Story, however, manages to defy expectations and offer a fresh, even thought-provoking perspective on the infamous house on 112 Ocean Avenue by exploring how The Amityville Horror, from the brutal DeFeo family murders to the alleged haunting of the Lutz family and all the books and movies that followed, became a pop culture phenomena that's seared into the collective consciousness of America. Jack and I discuss many different facets of the docuseries including: - The culture of the 70s: rise of interest in occultism, mass institutional distrust due to the Vietnam War and Watergate, the popularity of horror movies like The Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby, and The Omen; how this all created the perfect storm for The Amityville Horror to make an impact on the zeitgeist - The brutal family annihilation murder of the DeFeo Family and its perpetrator Ronald DeFeo, Jr.; family dysfunction and family disintegration in the stories of both the DeFeo and the Lutz families; the lingering questions about possible organized crime/mob ties to the DeFeo Murders; the rare archival interviews of Ronald DeFeo, Jr. contained in Amityville: An Origin Story; discussion of Amityville II: The Possession, the cult horror movie based on the DeFeo murders; Amityville: An Origin Story's interview with Diane Franklin, who played Ronald DeFeo, Jr.'s sister Dawn DeFeo in Amityville II: The Possession; Amityville: An Origin Story's exclusive interview with Tommy Maher, a personal friend of Ronnie DeFeo, Jr. - The alleged haunting of the Lutz Family; paranormal investigator and famed ghost hunter Hans Holzer's thoughts on the Amityville House; Christopher Quaratino, son of Kathy Lutz, and the secrets of his stepfather George Lutz; why the documentary goes beyond asking the old question of whether the Amityville Haunting was "real" or a "hoax"; The Amityville Horror and the birth of the "Based on a True Story" marketing; demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, now famous for being the basis of the hit The Conjuring movie franchise, and their investigation of the Amityville House; Amityville: An Origin Story's interview with Lutz family friend Carol Soviero - The role famed filmmaker John Carpenter, director of the suspenseful horror classic Halloween (1978), plays in Amityville: An Origin Story - The Amityville House as a character in an of itself; Amityville: An Origin Story's exploration of the idea of home, real estate, and the warping of the American dream through the funhouse mirror of the Amityville story; the difficulty of living in the Amityville house today due to tourists and the general cultural baggage the house carries; the movie's tagline "For God's Sake, Get Out!" and the infamous Eddie Murphy about The Amityville Horror - The role of greed and profiteering in the perpetuation of Amityville saga in popular culture - The Amityville Horror and the ancient Indian burial ground trope in horror as it relates to both settler-colonial guilt and bigotry against Native Americans - The Amityville Horror in relation to conversations about the concept of a "post-truth" era; parallels between the 70s and today and the continued cultural resonance that the Amityville saga carries even now - The Amityville saga as a microcosm of the idea that there's "no new stories to be told" - Amityville: An Origin Story as part true crime documentary, part paranormal documentary recounting the Lutz Family's 28 days in the 112 Ocean Avenue house, part investigative journalism, and part cultural history documentary exploring The Amityville Horror's significance to cinema - And much, much more!

In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved into their dream new home at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, Long Island. Little would they know their dream home would turn into their worst nightmare, and it would once again lay vacant just 28 days later. Join us this week as we discuss The Amityville Horror, a story so terrifying it spawned a book and a Hollywood film!Follow us on @highlystrangepod on InstagramE-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.comMusic by Liam Lynott and Lewis BeechArtwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram!

We've heard the disembodied voice screaming, "GET OUT!" That means the new owner probably wants to move in. So, it's time to wrap this move up with a true story of a house oozing with evil! Wait, though. Is it really true, or is it all just a lot of hokum?George and Kathy Lutz just got a great deal on what they feel could be their dream home, paying well under market value. Kathy does seem a little concerned about the DeFeo murders, involving the deaths of six people within the house, just over a year prior. But houses don't have memories, do they?We discuss the first film adaptation of the 1977 book from Jay Anson, recounting the events that the Lutz family says they experienced during their twenty-eight days spent in the Dutch Colonial at 112 Ocean Avenue. Get ready to hear about as many cheap shocks and horror clichés as you can handle! It's billed as a true story, but did it really happen? I guess that we may never know. And maybe it's that uncertainty that makes The Amityville Horror (1979) so intriguing.

The Amityville Horror é um livro do autor americano Jay Anson, publicado em setembro de 1977, do qual se tornou o alicerce de uma série de filmes lançados a partir de 1979. A narrativa é baseada nas experiências sobrenaturais da família Lutz, mas gerou controvérsia e processos judiciais sobre sua veracidade. No dia 13 de novembro de 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. atirou e matou seis pessoas de sua família na 112 Ocean Avenue, uma grande casa colonial holandesa localizada no bairro suburbano de Amityville em Nova York. Ele foi condenado por assassinato em segundo grau em novembro de 1975 e sentenciado a seis penas de 25 anos a prisão perpétua.  Um mês depois de sua sentença, George e Kathy Lutz, juntamente com seus três filhos, se mudaram para a casa. Após 28 dias agonizantes, os Lutzes finalmente deixaram a propriedade para trás, alegando ter sido aterrorizados por fenômenos paranormais enquanto moravam lá. No episódio de hoje, nossos investigadores Andrei Fernandes, Jey Carrillo e Gabi Larocca convidam Tati Regis e Daniel Pires do canal Daniel Pires, o Lenda para falar sobre o filme e fatos da obra que seguiu os passos de O Massacre da Serra Elétrica: O terror em Amityville foi criado com base na veracidade do livro de mesmo nome. Mas será mesmo que sua autenticidade é válida? E aí, você acha que a casa é realmente assombrada pelos ecos de um crime horrendo cometido nela? Diz aí para gente! 

With total disregard for the horrific rumors about the grisly Ronald DeFeo murders, George and Kathy Lutz, along with their three children, move into a dirt-cheap colonial house at 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York. However, the Lutzes' attempt to start a peaceful new life quickly turns into a nightmare as sudden, inexplicable occurrences and disturbing incidents erode the family's personalities. Now, a mysteriously sullen George is obsessed with sharpening his axe, and local priest Father Delaney realises Satanic forces are at work. Can they escape the diabolical horror of Amityville? To check out more information about That Horrorcast, take a look at our website: https://thathorrorcast.com/ Art and other work done by host, Dmitry Samarov can be found on his site: https://www.dmitrysamarov.com/ Mallory Smart's writing and random publishing projects can be checked out here: https://mallorysmart.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thathorrorshow/support

Time for another history lesson! This time, we discuss the infamous haunting at 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, Long Island by diving into the 1979 horror film THE AMITYVILLE HORROR. What really happened in that house to George and Kathy Lutz and their three children? We may never know for sure, but how does the evidence of paranormal activity hold up today? Hosted by Connor Eyzaguirre and Isabel Gonzalez New episodes whenever we feel like it! Don't miss THE FILMGAZM PODCAST every Wednesday, BEYOND THE BAD every Friday, and OSCAR SUNDAY every Sunday! E-mail us at filmgazm@gmail.com, subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Amazon Music, or Anchor.fm, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or leave a comment below if there's a movie you want us to review! Visit https://www.filmgazm.com for movie reviews, articles, podcasts, and trailers of upcoming movies. DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters, artwork, music, or trailers. We mean only to review and discuss movies fairly and without bias. All trademarks are the property of the respective trademark owners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-filmgazm-podcast/support

The name Amityville literally translates to “friendship village”—but because of the tragic murders that took place in that Long Island community in 1974, and because of the bestselling book and blockbuster movie that followed, that name has taken on a definition with decidedly sinister connotations. Now, when people hear “Amityville,” they think “horror.” But is that association warranted? Was the house at 112 Ocean Avenue truly a nexus of demonic activity? Or was it all just a brilliant hoax cooked up by George and Kathy Lutz to capitalize on a tragedy? Listen in as we take a deep dive into the facts, fiction, and mythology surrounding the Amityville Horror.Links:The Real Amityville Horror (documentary)That's Incredible! (segment)My Amityville Horror (documentary)112 Ocean Ave. (on Zillow)Visit the award-winning Glass Spider Publishing to get your book into the hands of readers worldwide. www.glassspiderpublishing.comDiscover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits Librarywww.castleofspirits.com/ghost-storiesSubmit your own true paranormal storywww.castleofspirits.com/submit OR call 801-436-7838.Watch us on YouTube and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @castleofspiritsTheme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Newlyweds are terrorized by demonic forces after moving into a large house that was the site of a grisly mass murder a year before. Director - Andrew Douglas Writers - Scott Kosar (screenplay) Jay Anson (novel) Sandor Stern (earlier screenplay) George Lutz (material) and Kathy Lutz (material) (as Kathleen Lutz) Stars - Ryan Reynolds Melissa George Jimmy Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George and Kathy Lutz knew that the experience they endured, that would later me known as The Amityville Horror was real. Their drive to be believed and understood led them to an array of paranormal experts, religious figures and media personalities. On the night of March 6, 1976, reporter Laura Didio would help to put together a massive team of these personalities to investigate and understand exactly what, was happening at 112 Ocean Avenue. This would be a night none of them would ever forget. Members of the Channel 5 camera crew would get violently ill and have visions they couldn't explain. Sensitives would become overwhelmed and be forced to leave. And the spirit of what appears to be a ghost boy was caught on camera. This night would later be dubbed the Amityville Horror “psychic sleepover”. Get all of our bonus interviews and episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

George and Kathy Lutz moved into the house that the DeFeo Family was massacred in only 13 months after the heinous crime took place. Was the haunting they experienced true or was it all a hoax for attention?Join Us on Patreon!!! (** Now on DISCORD)Book a Private Reading (use code SPOOKYSEASON for 15% off)Click to get to all things Social MediaGeorge Lutz speaks on Amityville HorrorThe True Story Behind "The Amityville Horror"Amityville Horror! Ed and Lorraine Warren's Most Famous case!Amityville - George & Kathy LutzAmityville Horror The True StoryAmityville Priest InterviewAmityville Horror - Good Morning America

Hello Strangers!Episode 17:The story behind the Amityville horror.On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot and killed six members of his family at 112 Ocean Avenue.In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz and their three children moved into the house.... but flee after only 28 days. What made them up and leave in the middle of the night?Join us as we discuss the story behind the Amityville book and the movie and what exactly is the truth....

This week we talk about the murders of the DeFeo family. Was this caused by a demon? Or was this done by the eldest child, Ronald DeFeo Jr.? Once George and Kathy Lutz moved into the house after the murders, they fled leaving everything behind 28 days later. Their story inspired what we know today as the Amityville Horror. If you liked what you heard today, please like, subscribe, write us a dope review, and tell all of your friends. Also, find us on social media (we have no friends yet!)@fckthatpodcastAs always, thank you to our wonderful sources! Killer Psyche Podcast Ron DeFeo: The Real Story Behind the Amityville HorrorInvestigation DiscoveryAmityville Horror HouseWikipediaRonald DeFeo Jr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_DeFeo_Jr.Court of Appeal of California, Second District, Division Two Lutz v. De LaurentiisDeFeo v. Artuz, 958 F. Supp. 104The Amityville Murders www.amityvillemurders.com (I personally don't believe what is in this source, but take it for what it's worth)Conversations with Ed & Lorraine Warren: Amityville Horror Part 1 & 2‘I am the demon': A look at letters ‘Amityville Horror' killer Ronald DeFeo sent to PIX11's Marvin Scotthttps://pix11.com/news/local-news/long-island/i-am-the-demon-a-look-at-letters-amityville-horror-killer-ronald-defeo-sent-to-pix11s-marvin-scott/The Amityville Murders: Stories of Strange True CrimeBy: Ana Benson

This week LeAnne tells the story behind The Amityville House. On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr killed his entire family at their home in the town of Amityville. New York. A year later George and Kathy Lutz and their children moved into the house. They claimed the house was haunted. It would become one of the most famous haunted house stories ever told. There would be books written, and movies made. Was there truth behind it or was it all made up for financial gain?

Music - Ambient Background Music - Cicada 3301 - CO.AG Music https://english.elpais.com/usa/2022-01-10/it-wasnt-ghosts-but-something-worse-the-brutal-truth-about-amityville.htmlThe Story Behind The Screams - The DeFeo Family Murders - The Amityville Horror 1979Movie Plot - Based on a true story that writer Jay Anson claimed, The Amityville Horror is about a large house on the coast of Long Island where newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz and their three children move into the house that they hope will be their dream house which ends up in terror. Despite full disclosure by the real estate agent of the house's history, George and Kathy buy the house. George says, "Houses don't have memories," but they turn to their family priest Father Delaney who believes the house is haunted and performs an exorcism on the house. But satanic forces in the place cause him to become blind and make him very sick. With the help of another priest Father Bolen and a police detective, George and Kathy face the fears of the house, but not knowing the forces are planning to possess George and then the children.Real-life Story - Thirty miles outside of New York City, nestled in the Long Island town of Amityville, stands the house forever linked to the Amityville Horror phenomenon. On November 13, 1974, the estate was the scene of mass murder. Using a .35 Marlin rifle, 23-year-old Ronald J. DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family while they were asleep, which included his parents and four siblings.Crazy Movie Trivia - James Brolin was hesitant when he was first offered the role of George Lutz. He was told that there was no script and that he must obtain a copy of Jay Anson's novel and read it as soon as possible. Brolin started the book one evening at seven o'clock and was still reading at two o'clock in the morning. He had hung a pair of his pants up in the room earlier and at a really "tense" part in the book, the pants fell down from wherever they had been hanging. Brolin jumped out of his chair, nearly crashing his head into the ceiling. Then, Brolin said, "There's something to this story." He agreed to do the movie.For years rumors have circulated that the movie was to be filmed in the actual house in Amityville, NY, but the production team was too frightened to film inside the house. The reality is the town of Amityville denied American International Pictures permission to film any scenes whatsoever in Amityville in an attempt to distance themselves from any publicity. Therefore, AIP found a two-story Dutch-Colonial home in Toms River, NJ, in which to film the exteriors. A third-floor facade was added, along with the crescent moon windows on both sides of the house. Almost all interior scenes were filmed at MGM studios in Culver City, CA. A few interior scenes were filmed inside the actual Toms River house, including the scene when George returns from the boathouse in the middle of the night, then walks onto the sun porch to light a cigarette. In that scene, you can see there's no wallpaper and no door in the living room, whereas on the soundstage the living room has wallpaper and a door near the bookshelf.Cinematographer Fred J. Koenekamp admitted to having a hard time filming the scenes with the flies, as he claimed to be scared of insects. He says that whenever he was to film a scene with a close-up facial shot of a fly right in the camera, he would look away or close his eyes and hope for a good shot. He also lost nearly 30 pounds because he refused to eat, saying the flies made him lose his appetite.In hopes of creating more publicity for the film, the studio would concoct stories of "weird" occurrences on the set of the film.The basement featured in this movie, is shown to be a dark and creepy dungeon like room. In reality, the real home in Amityville has a finished basement that was used as a rec room when the DeFeo family lived in the home. The other portion of the basement is used as a laundry room and storage area. The original house also had a swimming pool at one time, until a newer set of owners had it filled in.The Lutz family went on to live a relatively normal life free of paranormal activity after escaping the house, but their peace was short-lived. George and Kathy Lutz divorced in the late 1980s. George died of heart disease on 8 May 2006, in Clark County, Nevada, and Kathy died of emphysema on 17 August 2004, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The three children--Daniel, Christopher, and Missy--are adults and remain out of the public eye. Their names were changed for the film.The film never makes it clear what was happening to Carolyn once she finally saw the red room in the basement of the house. It was commonly believed among fans and viewers that she was experiencing possession. Helen Shaver, who plays Carolyn, is often asked the question and answers that she wasn't experiencing a demonic possession, but rather a sensory overload. Carolyn is a clairvoyant, and sensitive to the supernatural, so she was experiencing the pain, torture, and sadness of all the souls trapped in hell being thrown at her all at once, as the red room is said to be the entrance to hell. She covered her ears in the scene because she could hear the screams of agony belonging to all the punished souls in hell, causing her a sensory overload.Leave a rating/review if you enjoyed this episode. Make sure to reach out on social media @firstclasshorror with feedback, suggestions for future episodes, or just say hi!Thanks! Stay spooky!!-Aran

In the second of our two-part series on the best-known, most widely dramatized haunting case in American History, we finally get to the ghosts! On December 18, 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the house at 112 Ocean Avenue. Twenty-eight days later, they fled the house, leaving most of their belongings behind. This week, Sean takes us through the amazing “true” story, as told to us by the Lutzes through author Jay Anson. Prepare for chills, thrills, and more pigs and flies than a dang William Golding novel! ________________________________________ Connect with us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aintitscary Twitter: @aintitscary Instagram: @aintitscary Patreon: www.patreon.com/aintitscary ___________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp - Special offer for Ain't it Scary? listeners: Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/aintitscary Audible - Get a FREE audiobook and 30-Day Free Trial at www.audibletrial.com/aintitscary BarkBox - Enjoy a FREE month of BarkBox on us when you sign up for a 6 or 12-month BarkBox subscription! Visit www.barkbox.com/aintitscary for more details Hunt a Killer - Receive 20% off your first Hunt a Killer subscription box at www.huntakiller.com with the code SCARYSQUAD at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A year after the shocking and baffling Amityville Murders of 1974, a new family moves into 112 Ocean Avenue. George and Kathy Lutz are newly married and ready to begin their new life together in a new home. After 28 days, the family is driven out by unbearable paranormal activity. They leave everything behind and never return... or so the legend goes. But was this a true story of a haunted house, or the hoax of a lifetime? And Why did the tale grip America so easily?   SOURCES: The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson Amityville: The Haunting (documentary from the History Channel) The Amityville Conspiracy by Roxanne Salch Kaplan and Stephen Kaplan My Amityville Horror (2012 documentary) Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies (documentary)   FOLLOW US ON: Youtube youtube.com/azbbonusfeatures Instagram @coffeeandtequilashow Alastair @alastairjpatton Zach @adventuresofzachandb

On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot and killed six members of his family at 112 Ocean Avenue, a large Dutch Colonial house situated in a suburban neighborhood in Amityville, on the south shore of Long Island, New York. He was convicted of second-degree murder in November 1975 and sentenced to six sentences of 25 years to life in prison. DeFeo died in custody in March 2021. In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz and their three children moved into the house. After 28 days, the Lutzes fled the house, claiming to have been terrorized by paranormal phenomena while living there.

On this episode we'll take a look at the 1979 film, The Amityville Horror, a story about George and Kathy Lutz and their tale of intense dread and chilling horror that would inspire several books and more than half a dozen films.Bleeding walls, glowing red eyes, forces of evil commanding you to GET OUT, and swarms of flies...This is the story of the Amityville Horror and the events, both real and imagined, that created an American Horror story that has thrilled audiences for over 60 years.Please like, subscribe, and share!Connect with us and subscribe to the show at https://linktr.ee/reelcrimes

We've all heard some story that is associated with the house in Amityville. A couple with three kids moves in and moves out within the same month due to paranormal activity, but what happened before George and Kathy Lutz moved in? The DeFeo family suffered a tragic end when the eldest son shot all his siblings and his parents in the middle of the night. Did an evil spirit really make him a murderer? On today's episode, we discuss the history of the house, and what caused Ronald DeFeo Jr. to kill his family. A big thank you to this week's sponsors: Anchor Ana Luisa Be sure to check out our friends at Manon the Moon Mystics and use our code "Podcast15" for 15% your order! Be sure to check out Ana Luisa Jewelry at https://shop.analuisa.com/wicked and use our code "WICKED" for 10% off your order! Sources we used for this episode: https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/03/16/george-and-kathy-lutz/ https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/04/02/the-defeo-murders-the-story-behind-the-amityville-horror/ https://amityvillemurders.com/the-haunting/the-true-story-of-112-ocean-avenue.html https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/amityvillehorror2005.php The Amityville Horror (2005), directed by Andrew Douglas --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shockingly-wicked/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shockingly-wicked/support

In this month's podcast, I explore the TRUE story of the famous Amityville Horror case. On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed his parents and his four siblings at their home in the town of Amityville, Long Island. Thirteen months later, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the house with their three children. But twenty eight days later, the Lutz family fled the home claiming horrific paranormal activity made it impossible to stay there. They left all of their possessions behind, and they never returned.