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" The Amityville Horror " refers to a massive horror franchise encompassing books, films, and real-life true crime events. It began with the 1977 book by Jay Anson, which detailed the alleged paranormal experiences of the Lutz family at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. The house became infamous after Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six members of his family there in 1974, just over a year before the Lutzes moved in and subsequently fled after only 28 days. The True Crime Foundation

: On November 13, 1974, he shot and killed his parents and four siblings while they slept. The Amityville Horror

The "Horror" is rooted in the very real and gruesome DeFeo murders. " The Amityville Horror " refers to a