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So happy to have finally read this! I've always come back to this story over the years but never made it to the book. Definitely written in a way that can make you feel how unsettled this family was. Do I believe this really happened or was it all a hoax? Meh, I'm pretty set on my mind I think but it's still one hell of a story!

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Finished this listen yesterday; it was terrifying! The family went through such a horrific ordeal! The house itself looks scary!

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This is my #AudioCommute book! And wow.. it's already really, really scary!

#OminousOctober
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

#Haunted

28 days of terror in a house possessed by evil spirits.

This was the second time I‘ve read this. This is one of the scarier books I‘ve read. Another one I won‘t read at night as it tends to creep me out the later in the day I read it. Good book, though. Hard to put down.

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+886 points #TeamMonsterMash

Currently reading.

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Forget the films, the pop culture references, Ryan Reynolds, and the old Reddit arguments over historical accuracy. Pretend it‘s 1975, find a vintage copy of this retelling of what may (or may not?) have occurred to the Lutz family in the infamous Long Island house…and just try to sleep without the lights on. This classic isn‘t disturbing or thought-provoking as much as it‘s downright scary, plain and simple - maybe one of the scariest ever.

🎧📖It wasn't too bad. Definitely a bit creepy, and it reads like a true crime novel. *Spoiler Warning?* If I had gone into thinking it was real it would have been better (creepier), but knowing it was a hoax helped manage my expectations.

YAY I FOUND IT!
This was one of the reasons that I got into the paranormal, I remember believing most of the book and sad when i found out it was a hoax.
Going to enjoy rereading it after all these years
Little fact:
If you search the address on googlemaps the house is blurred out

#SavvySettings @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Love this book and the original movie about this terrifying #HauntedHouse

Very interesting, I don‘t know what to think of how “true” this true story is. What really gets me is that the family is being antagonized by a demonic presence in the house and these Amityville kids still have to go to school and eat their broccoli 🥦 as if nothing is going on 😂

Audiobook was well paced, read by Ray Porter who used an appropriate cadence and tone for the material.

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I did not actually know this classic horror was set during Christmas but it was a welcome surprise for #wintergames2021! Yes, this was a very by the books haunted house story and it didn‘t redefine anything for the genre, but it was delightfully creepy and very well done. I was completely absorbed and it made walking home alone from my booster shot in the dark very creepy.

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I really didn‘t do great for #scarathlon2021 or any of the readathons last week…busy week at work and I was sick all weekend 🤢. You know, the kind of sick where you don‘t even feel like reading while you lay around miserable 😩. Anyway, I did watch this documentary on Tubi (it was ok) and finished Squid Games (5 episodes) over the weekend so there‘s 31 points for #teamslaughter. I‘ll do a separate post of my sad, total numbers in a minute.

Creative "non-fiction" for sure but kind of boring as a fiction haunted house story.

One of the classic horror stories that I was avoiding, but it's worth it to see the collection of modern ghost story tropes all in one place.

Not much to say, I already was familiar w the story. The book didn‘t offer that much more insight.

New video up! In this episode, I review "The Amityville Horror" by Jay Anson.

https://youtu.be/dsde_skWZx8

Bring on the witches and goblins

I am a sucker for folklore and urban legends. Whether or not my beliefs sync with the author I will always listen respectfully. This was a solid way to spend Halloween, but I don‘t really think it is worth a revisit. #spookyseason #october

Bk25 of #Scarathlon2020 #Screamathon2020 #Pageathon #Thrilloween #Sbooktober #SpooksAndTea #GothicReadathon #AnUnfortunateReadathon #ReadLikeHellathon #Booathon #Horrorathon & #Slaughterthon is done. I mainly reread this to cover a few prompts about hauntings & ghosts. It‘s definitely dated(it was written in the 70s)but it‘s still a scary read, just suspend your disbelief. I‘m pretty sure the author has dramatised a lot! 726pts #TeamSlaughter

Tonight‘s film! #Scarathlon2020 #TeamHarkness
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Total: 423

1. Bloody Mary

2. I remember having nightmares about this book when I read it.

3. I‘d like to see a good adaptation of Stephen King‘s short story Strawberry Spring.

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Reading break.... new to me... it has a dog named “Larry” so how bad can it be?!!!

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@Clwojick

I love the look of old spooky books.🎃🤍

Just finished this one up. I think we're all pretty familiar with this one. I was kind of disappointed in the overall narration. And because the narrative is lacking in dialogue (in my opinion) this wasn't as frightening as I anticipated. So for that I'm going with 4 stars. #Scarlathon2020 #TeamHarkness #bookspinbingo #48HRreadathon

@TheAromaofBooks @StayCurious

So excited to start this one! I've been waiting for a solid scare. This is sure to please. #Scarlathon2020 #TeamHarkness #bookspinbingo

Going to watch some scary (?) “Amityville 2: The Possession” before Women‘s Bible study this morning 😂 Why does that seem inappropriate?!

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Meant to do this yesterday.

1. Yes, love them! 👻🖤

2. The Headless Horseman

3. This was a scary book; majorly creeped me out.

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One of my all time favourites!

6pts

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@Clwojick

1. I‘ve had a lot of those experiences. When I was 16 my mom bought a house that came with a ghost. Lots of strange happenings there. One of the first things I remember there was watching something roll a ball back and forth across the living room floor with my cat. In my current house, a little while after my mom died I smelled her perfume in my bedroom and heard her voice say my name once.

2. Music

#ThankfulThursday

https://www.luulit.com/product/the-amityville-horror-audible-audiobook-unabridge...

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.

Although thought to be a true story at the time this book was written, it is anything but. Even though the Lutz family maintains their story to this day. The reason this book worked so well was perceived truth. Even know now we know the story to be completely debunked, it doesn't take away from the fact that it is indeed a good story regardless. It still holds up as a timeless horror novel and will most likely continue to do so.
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About a hundred pages left, pretty good. A little slow at times but enjoyable 👍

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#Horror

So I parked across the street and snapped this photo of the infamous Amityville house! Nevermind the Lutz drama, but don't forget that Ronnie DeFeo murdered 6 members of his family in here. #AmityvilleHorror #LongIsland @4thhouseontheleft

Alright the kid is in bed it's time for some scary!!!! 👻

We have the original here 1979 starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder

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Hard to believe this can still be found in the non-fiction section of some libraries...
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Whelp, I‘m officially creeped out. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Continuing on with spooky October reads.

Day 5 of #ChillingPhotoChallenge Did it really happen? Did they make it up? Only they know....but either way the origin story is a true “horror” story!

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So I'm trying out audiobooks again, starting off with this spooky lil gem 🎃

I have seen numerous versions of the movie over the years but have not read the book until now. I was not disappointed, and found it an enjoyable read.

I finally had a chance to finish this. I sometimes had a hard time reading it at night. It gave me some weird dreams. Not nightmares, just weird. It‘s creepy. I can‘t say for sure if I believe this particular story but I definitely believe it‘s possible.

He really likes using exclamation points.

I‘m at work and it‘s pretty quiet. I‘m going to switch between reading and crocheting. I really do need to stop starting projects at the last minute when they‘re gifts.

I really enjoyed this. It‘s a great haunting story

I‘ve heard all about the real murders based in this house and I‘ve seen the movies. I can‘t believe I never read this book #nevertoolate #horror #audiobook

Rating: 💀 💀 💀

It was alright. Full review here:

http://theghastlygrimoire.com/2019/05/02/book-review-the-amityville-horror-by-ja...

This book was terrifying. I couldn't listen to it at night on my way home from work. I would have left that house way earlier!!!