Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) October 09, 2014
REELZ today announced that "The Amityville Horror Murders" premieres Saturday, October 25 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT examining the origins of the haunted house that inspired the popular entertainment franchise and bringing to light the sinister reality behind the infamous Amityville murders. Narrated by multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe Award® winner Ed Asner, the two-hour documentary explores the grisly 1974 mass murder that served as a genesis for the Amityville story and reveals its connection to the disturbing claims made by George and Kathy Lutz who moved into the house with their three children one year later. That couple’s alleged experiences would lead to a haunted house tale Hollywood couldn’t resist and "The Amityville Horror Murders" sheds light on the shocking circumstances and web of lies at the base of the billion dollar franchise it inspired. "The Amityville Horror Murders" documentary is produced by Ryan Katzenbach.
"The Amityville Horror Murders" provides extensive background on the 1974 mass murder case when 23-year-old Ronald “Butch” DeFeo Jr. was sentenced to six consecutive life terms for killing his entire family in their home as they slept. The documentary delves into the purported horrific experiences of the Lutz family who moved into the house in 1975. Aspiring to live the American dream, the couple claims they acquired a living hell—describing supernatural forces and vibes so terrifying that they moved out after only 28 days. But were the claims part of an elaborate commercial venture or a desperate attempt at an insanity plea for Butch—or both? Four decades later questions still remain and "The Amityville Horror Murders" uses facts and evidence from the DeFeo family murders as well as interviews and testimonies from the DeFeo family’s friends and jurors and experts involved with the case to find out if the events portrayed in the popular books and movies are horror or hokum.
Additional chances to watch "The Amityville Horror Murders":
Sunday, October 26 at 6pm ET/ 3pm PT
Wednesday, October 29 at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT
Thursday, October 30 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
See how Hollywood spun the ghastly Amityville events into terrifying box office success when REELZ airs both the 1979 original "The Amityville Horror" and the 2005 remake starring Ryan Reynolds on Sunday, October 19. Also joining the spooktacular October movie lineup is the iconic thriller "The Silence of the Lambs" and its scary sequel "Hannibal" featuring Anthony Hopkins as the brilliant, diabolical cannibal and Jodie Foster as FBI Agent Clarice Starling. Airdates and times are listed below.
"The Amityville Horror" (1979)
Sunday, October 19 at 3pm ET/ 12pm PT
Saturday, October 25 at 4:30pm ET/ 1:30pm PT
"The Amityville Horror" (2005)
Sunday, October 19 at 10:30pm ET/ 7:30pm PT
Saturday, October 25 at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT
Sunday, October 26 at 4pm ET/ 1pm PT
Friday, October 31 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT and again at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT
"The Silence of the Lambs"
Saturday, October 18 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Sunday, October 19 at 5:30pm ET/ 2:30pm PT
Sunday, October 26 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
Tuesday, October 28 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
"Hannibal"
Saturday, October 18 at 11:30pm ET/ 8:30pm PT
Sunday, October 19 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
Sunday, October 26 at 10:30pm ET/ 7:30pm PT
Monday, October 27 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
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