The Amityville Horror
by Jay Anson
Taste attributes: horrordocumentarymonster/alien/supernaturalfresh & originalunsavourylineargrittyenclosedrescue/escape/jeopardyfighting evilsolving the riddle/not as it seems
Boxlist takeDark and intimate: a raw horror novel. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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About This Book
The Amityville Horror is a book by American author Jay Anson, published in September 1977. It is also the basis of a series of films released from 1979 onward. The book is claimed to be based on the paranormal experiences of the Lutz family, but has led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness.
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- Jay Anson
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- 1977
- Pages
- 243
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