This week marks the 36th anniversary of the release of The Amityville Horror. It is still my favorite horror film and I rewatch it at least once a year. It was the highest grossing independent release in history (at that time) but no one could have predicted the horror empire it would spawn. A dozen books and movies later the story is showing no signs of going away.

James Brolin (George Lutz)

Margot Kidder (Kathy Lutz)

The house on Brooks Rd in Tom’s River, NJ that was transformed into 112 Ocean Avenue