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The Amityville Horror
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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The Amityville Horror
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Publisher's Summary
In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into their new home on suburban Long Island. George and Kathleen Lutz knew that, one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo had murdered his parents, brothers, and sisters in the house, but the property - complete with boathouse and swimming pool - and the price were too good to pass up.
Twenty-eight days later, the entire Lutz family fled in terror.
This is the spellbinding, best-selling, true story that gripped the nation - the story of a house possessed by evil spirits, haunted by psychic phenomena almost too terrible to describe.
Jay Anson began as a copy boy on the New York Evening Journal in 1937 and later worked in advertising and publicity. With more than 500 documentary scripts for television to his credit, he was associated with Professional Films, Inc. He died in 1980.
What the critics say
"This book will scare the hell out of you." ( Kansas City Times)
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- Akenthea
- 2018-05-31
spooky! I love it!
I wouldn't suggest listening in your own home at night, it really russled my jimmies.
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- Honest V
- 2021-10-31
An intriguing tale, beautifully delivered!
This incredible tale of paranormal activities is beautifully written, and expertly delivered!
A must read, and perfect for the Halloween season!
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- Yeonhee
- 2022-01-05
I experienced something paranormal while listening
The book itself was very easy to follow. I did not know this was based on a real series of events. During the time I was listening to this book, I also felt something paranormal(?). When I was sleeping, my iPad played YouTube music all by itself at around 4AM. My husband and I woke from the music it played. It could not have been anyone else because we were by ourselves and the iPad was by my nightstand. My husband doesn't know what kind of audiobook I am listening to on normal occasions but when I told him what I was reading, he advised me to stop listening to it... (However, I still finished it).
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- Bob
- 2022-10-29
was ok
Loved the movie, book was ok. Didn't find it scary at all, kinda boring at times. You could have a great drinking game going while listening to this audio book. Everytime the narrator says "112 Ocean Avenue", take a drink. you will be on the floor drunk well before you get halfway through the story. It actually gets quite annoying hearing 112 Ocean Avenue over and over and over and over...you get the point. I am glad to have listened to this one but would never listen to it again. The narrators tone is quite dull, almost no emotion in it throughout the entire reading. I glad is was a free book in the Plus list...
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- Dale Hambly
- 2023-01-26
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Spooky stuff I can see why there are like 3 movies based on this.
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- Tina F
- 2023-10-19
Entertaining
I am a believer of this sort of thing. The book was entertaining but definitely not very creepy. I will say while you listen you should play a drinking game, a shot every time he says 112 Ocean Avenue.
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- Sam
- 2024-03-02
More a 'historical reimagaining' then 'true story'
Voice over was solid, at first seemed monotone but it did get better. Content is too convient of plot beats so I cynically disagree on the true story disclaimer. It was ok to good, listening to it was probably more interesting then reading.
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- Angela Flewelling
- 2021-08-29
kill his family
I wish it would’ve read about how he killed his family. Overall I enjoyed listening to the book.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-10-05
Incredible
I love horror and this one kept me interested the whole time. I thought the parents in the story were idiots but to me that meant more crazy happenings. Very fun read!
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- Christine P.
- 2023-10-17
Couldn't Finish
I have 1 hour and 29 minutes left and I just can't finish this book!
The storyline was just ok! From what I've read and watched regarding the Amityville House history, this book is pretty close.
What failed for me was the believability of it! If this novel is based on true events, the residents were dumb not to get out of the house when everything was happening! It is just so unbelievable!
You wake up with burn marks, you wake up and your wife is levitating, you wake up to the door off the hinges and the windows broken... GET OUT OF THAT HOUSE! They just stayed and took it.
I couldn't waste any more of my time listening to this story!
I am thankful that I didn't have to spend any credits! The novel is only worth being included in my membership!
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