Series synopsis
Amityville: An Origin Story is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on MGM+ on April 23, 2023. It ended on May 14, 2023. It stars John Carpenter, Diane Franklin, Christopher Lutz and Tommy Maher.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Carpenter as Self
- Diane Franklin as Self
- Christopher Lutz as Self
- Tommy Maher as Self
- Carol Soviero as Self
- Laura DiDio as Self
- Paula Uruburu as Self
- Gloria Gangitano as Self
Supporting cast
- Erik Davis as Self
- Joe Vetter as Self
- Carol Beamer as Self
- Ellen Stark as Self
- Jonathan Greenaway as Self
- Joel Martin as Self
- William Chavez as Self
- Alexandra Holzer as Self
- Daniel Genis as Self
- Michael Race as Self
- Marvin Scott as Self
- T.K. Young as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | April 23, 2023 | May 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Haunting When George and Kathy Lutz move into a suburban dream home in 1975, a cascade of terrifying, unexplainable events drive them out in just 28 days; those closest to the terror share their truths about the story. |
April 23, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Crime A year before the Lutzes move into 112 Ocean Ave, the DeFeo family is found shot to death under strange circumstances in the same house; lone survivor Ronnie DeFeo Jr. is accused of murder, but mob ties and paranormal theories cloud the case. |
April 30, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Big Time After paranormal trailblazers Ed and Lorraine Warren confirm a demonic presence at 112 Ocean Ave., the Lutz family turns their "true story" into a hit book and movie; fame comes at a heavy cost when they are accused of perpetrating a massive hoax. |
May 7, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MGM+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 23, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 14, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 23:00:00 |