Amityville: An Origin Story

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 that launched "The Amityville Horror" sensation.

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 the family’s mob ties and paranormal theories cloud the case.

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. But the fame comes at a heavy cost when they are accused of perpetrating a massive hoax.

The wild 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.

The story of the most infamous haunted house tale ever --the Amityville murders -- this docusseries is the first elevated look at every aspect of this layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. Rooted in the dark undercurrents of the 1970s, the series features firsthand accounts from witnesses, family members, and former investigators.