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The Amityville Murders

The Amityville Murders

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The Amityville Murders

2018

1h 37m

5.0(163 votes)

Horror

Overview

On the night of November 13th, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. took a high powered rifle and murdered his entire family as they slept. At his trial, DeFeo claimed that 'voices' in the house commanded him to kill. This is their story.

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10 featured cast members

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John Robinson

John Robinson

Ronald 'Butch' DeFeo Jr.

Diane Franklin

Diane Franklin

Louise DeFeo

Paul Ben-Victor

Paul Ben-Victor

Ronald DeFeo Sr.

Chelsea Ricketts

Chelsea Ricketts

Dawn DeFeo

Zane Austin

Zane Austin

Marc DeFeo

Noa Brenner

Noa Brenner

Allison DeFeo

Kue Lawrence

Kue Lawrence

Jody DeFeo

Lainie Kazan

Lainie Kazan

Nona

Eddie Alfano

Eddie Alfano

Officer Aiello

Jon Mack

Jon Mack

Agent

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Directed by: Daniel Farrands
Written by: Daniel Farrands
Produced by: Eric Brenner
Daniel Farrands

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