Amityville: An Origin Story

Amityville: An Origin Story

TV-MA Limited Series 2023 · 4 eps · ★ 7.5 · Documentary, Crime

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The story behind the world's most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. This is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. 

Directed by Jack Pettibone Riccobono

Network: MGM+

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