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The True Story of the Amityville Murders: From Homicide to Horror

The True Story of the Amityville Murders: From Homicide to Horror

Genres

Documentary

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A docudrama exploring the infamous 1974 mass murder of the DeFeo family by their eldest son and sibling. The case went on to spawn the "Amityville Horror" franchise of the films.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

114 mins

Rating

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Release Date

16 December 2011

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Narrator

Shawn Bordoff

Shawn Bordoff

William E. Weber

Chris Connell

Chris Connell

Billy Davidge

D.T. Carney

D.T. Carney

Detective

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