Amityville: An Origin Story

Amityville: An Origin Story

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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Seasons

The Haunting

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

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Rating

7.4/10

Release Date

2023-04-23

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

B17 Entertainment

B17 Entertainment