Proposal

There have been many debates of the horror and suspicions of The Amityville Horror for the past four decades. Is this large Dutch Colonial house truly one of the most notorious haunted houses in the world, or is this the most successful scandal that has ever been created? After watching the Hollywood version of these events, especially the “based on a true story” showing, it sparked my interest to learn more about the overly dramatic film, both original and remake. I do not argue the fact that I believe in hauntings, demons, and the supernatural world; however, there is a certain extent to differentiate what’s possibly real and what is absolutely absurd. I believe that the facts, history, and crime having taken place years ago on 112 Ocean Avenue. In spite of all the logic and realism, I do not dismiss the possibility that the house may perhaps be haunted due to the fact that the family died brutally and the legends surrounding the area. However, there are facts, dates, and evidence that are given to disprove the phenomenon. It was very hard to research this topic considering the fact that there are many versions of the story, fake documents, and false websites. Many of the information were misleading. In the beginning, I actually believed that the majority of the Lutz family’s version of The Amityville Horror was true; then I couldn’t decide whether I really believed it or not. The further I researched, the more it became clear to me that The Amityville Horror is probably the greatest hoax, intentionally out of greed, in history. Many still believe in The Amityville Horror: A True Story by Jay Anson; published in 1977. It was based on the “true” events of the Lutz’s family’s experiences in the Amityville Horror house, which eventually led to film. I believe that the book is overrated and too good to be true, as well as the movies, yet very entertaining.