Background: The Amityville Horror is one of the most famous and chilling haunted house stories in American history. The real events that inspired the story took place at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York.


The DeFeo Murders: On November 13, 1974, 23-year-old Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family while they slept. Using a .35 Marlin rifle, he killed his parents and four siblings in their beds. DeFeo claimed he heard voices urging him to commit the murders. He was later convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison.


The Lutz Family: In December 1975, just over a year after the DeFeo murders, George and Kathy Lutz purchased the house at a significantly reduced price. They moved in with their three children, unaware of the horror that awaited them.



Paranormal Activity: The Lutz family reported a series of disturbing and terrifying paranormal events during their 28-day stay in the house:

  • Cold Spots and Foul Odors: Despite the house being heated, certain areas remained inexplicably cold, and a foul odor would often permeate the house.
  • Green Slime and Black Goo: They witnessed a green slime oozing from the walls and keyholes, and black goo appearing in the toilets.
  • Strange Noises and Voices: Unexplained noises, including loud banging and footsteps, were common. George Lutz claimed to hear a marching band playing downstairs and voices urging him to harm his family.
  • Physical Attacks: Kathy Lutz reported being physically attacked by unseen forces, including levitating and being thrown across a room. George would wake up at 3:15 AM every night, the exact time of the DeFeo murders.
  • Demonic Pig: Their daughter Missy had an imaginary friend named "Jodie," whom she described as a demonic pig with glowing red eyes. George and Kathy also claimed to see the red eyes peering into their house at night.


The Investigation: The Lutz family fled the house in January 1976, leaving all their belongings behind. They contacted paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who conducted a series of investigations. The Warrens claimed the house was infested with demonic entities.


Skepticism and Controversy: While the Lutz family's story gained widespread attention, it also faced skepticism. Critics questioned the validity of their claims, suggesting they fabricated the story for financial gain. Despite the controversy, the Amityville Horror remains a compelling and chilling tale of a family haunted by malevolent forces.



Legacy: The Amityville Horror inspired numerous books, documentaries, and movies, cementing its place in popular culture as one of the most terrifying real-life haunted house stories. Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, the story of the Lutz family's ordeal continues to fascinate and frighten people to this day.

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