Jay Anson

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Jay Anson

Born November 4, 1921 · New York, USA

Died March 12, 1980 · aged 58

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Jay Anson (4 November 1921 – 12 March 1980) was an American author whose most famous work was The Amityville Horror. After the runaway success of that novel, he wrote 666, which also dealt with a haunted house. He died in 1980. His work, The Amityville Horror, was sold as "a true story", and it was based on the reported experiences of George Lutz and Kath…

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The Amityville HorrorThe Amityville Horror · 2005
The Amityville Horror
6.12005
MovieHorror
George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just moved into a beautiful, and improbably cheap, Dutch colonial mansion nestled in the sleepy coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. However, their dream home is concealing a horrific past and soon each member of the Lutz family is plagued with increasingly strange and violent visions and impulses.
The Amityville HorrorThe Amityville Horror · 1979
The Amityville Horror
6.31979
MovieHorror
George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just moved into a beautiful, and improbably cheap, Victorian mansion nestled in the sleepy coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. However, their dream home is concealing a horrific past and soon each member of the Lutz family is plagued with increasingly strange and violent visions and impulses.
Petulia: The Uncommon MoviePetulia: The Uncommon Movie · 1968
Petulia: The Uncommon Movie
1968
MovieDocumentary
A short featurette on the making of "Petulia"
The Dangerous World of 'Deliverance'The Dangerous World of 'Deliverance' · 1972
The Dangerous World of 'Deliverance'
7.01972
MovieDocumentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Deliverance (1972) on location in Georgia, including outtakes and interviews with the cast and crew.
Operation Dirty DozenOperation Dirty Dozen · 2006
Operation Dirty Dozen
7.32006
MovieDocumentary
A short film looking behind the scenes at the making of The Dirty Dozen. Showing many scenes being filmed just north of London, the short focuses mostly on star Lee Marvin enjoying his pursuits on his one day off a week.
'Klute' in New York'Klute' in New York · 1971
'Klute' in New York
6.41971
MovieDocumentary
A closer look at the making of "Klute" (1971). The project follows the complex shooting on multiple locations in New York with major stars Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland, under the direction of Alan J. Pakula. The two actors and the director share a little about their perspectives on the film and the experience of being part of it.
The MoviemakersThe Moviemakers · 1973
The Moviemakers
10.01973
MovieDocumentary
A promotional short for Lolly-Madonna XXX (1973).
The Day of the DirectorThe Day of the Director · 1975
The Day of the Director
1975
MovieDocumentary
Documentary taking a look at the making of Night Moves.

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A Look Into the 23rd CenturyA Look Into the 23rd Century · 1976
A Look Into the 23rd Century
7.01976
MovieDocumentary
The movie Logan's Run (1976) depicts a supposedly Utopian society in the 23rd century, but one where, as producer Saul David puts it, "there is a worm in the apple". The filmmakers use current technology and ideals of pleasure to depict this perfect future. Director Michael Anderson finds meshing these two worlds an exciting challenge, especially in trying to create something that has never been seen before in the movies. The studio's technology department plays a key role in creating Anderson and David's vision. The movie's stars, Michael York and Jenny Agutter, provide their take on the movie, their roles and working with each other and with fellow co-star Richard Jordan. The filmmakers also need to create the antithesis of the modern Utopian world for the scenes taking place outside of the domed world.

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