Amityville: An Origin Story
2023 · MGM+ · 60 min · 1 season
S01E04 · The Feedback Loop
Mon, 15 May, 12:00 pm
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.
About
The story of the house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, NY has captivated horror fans for years. It's pretty unique story due the mix of horror and true crime. Amityville: An Origin Story focuses on the true crime aspect, which is a horror story on its own.
This four part series will include interviews with family members, witnesses and former investigators of the murders, many of these people appearing for the first time in front of a camera.
Episodes
- E01
The Haunting
Mon, 24 Apr· 60 minWhen 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.
- E02
The Crime
Mon, 1 May· 60 minA 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.
- E03
The Big Time
Mon, 8 May· 60 minAfter 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.
- E04
The Feedback Loop
Mon, 15 May· 60 minThe 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.
