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Amityville: An Origin Story

Amityville: An Origin Story

TV-MA2023•7.5/10
DocumentaryCrime

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7.5/10(28)

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. 

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Production

B17 Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 23, 2023

Last Aired

May 14, 2023

Networks

MGM+

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Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Haunting
E1
The Haunting
Air date: 2023-04-23
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.
The Crime
E2
The Crime
Air date: 2023-04-30
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.
The Big Time
E3
The Big Time
Air date: 2023-05-07
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.
The Feedback Loop
E4
The Feedback Loop
Air date: 2023-05-14
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.

Cast

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Self

Diane Franklin

Diane Franklin

Self

Christopher Lutz

Self

Tommy Maher

Self

Carol Soviero

Self

Laura DiDio

Self

Paula Uruburu

Self

Gloria Gangitano

Self

Erik Davis

Self

Joe Vetter

Self

Carol Beamer

Self

Ellen Stark

Self

Jonathan Greenaway

Self

Joel Martin

Self

William Chavez

Self

Alexandra Holzer

Self

Daniel Genis

Self

Michael Race

Self

Marvin Scott

Self

T.K. Young

Self

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