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Jay Anson

Jay Anson

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Jay Anson (4 November 1921 – 12 March 1980) was an American author whose most famous work was The Amityville Horror. After the runaway success of that novel, he wrote 666, which also dealt with a haunted house. He died in 1980. His work, The Amityville Horror, was sold as "a true story", and it was based on the reported experiences of George Lutz and Kathleen Lutz at 112 Ocean Avenue in December 1975. The Lutzes had sold the rights to the book to Anson, who had added and adapted to some of the Lutz's original claims. A film was later made of the book, which exemplified these additions.

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Movies Made By Jay Anson (12)

Operation Dirty Dozen (2006)

A short film looking behind the scenes at the making of The Dirty Dozen. Showing many scenes being filmed just north of London, the short focuses mostly on star Lee Marvin enjoying his pursuits on his one day off a week. ...

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The Amityville Horror (2005)

George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just moved into a beautiful, and improbably cheap, Dutch colonial mansion nestled in the sleepy coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. However, their dream home is concealing a horrific past and ...

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'Bullitt': Steve McQueen's Commitment to Reality (1998)

A behind the scenes look at the making of the movie Bullitt with a strong focus on the attention to details taken. It features some of the preparations made before shooting began, but is mostly focused on the onsite filming locations which brings a strong ...

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The Amityville Horror (1979)

George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just moved into a beautiful, and improbably cheap, Victorian mansion nestled in the sleepy coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. However, their dream home is concealing a horrific past and soon ...

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A Look Into the 23rd Century (1976)

The movie Logan's Run (1976) depicts a supposedly Utopian society in the 23rd century, but one where, as producer Saul David puts it, "there is a worm in the apple". The filmmakers use current technology and ideals of pleasure to depict this perfect future ...

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Harry Callahan/Clint Eastwood: Something Special in Films (1976)

A promotional short which details the making of 'The Enforcer'. ...

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The Day of the Director (1975)

Documentary taking a look at the making of Night Moves. ...

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Harper Days are Here Again (1975)

Promotional behind-the-scenes look at 'The Drowning Pool' (1975). ...

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The Hero Cop: Yesterday and Today (1973)

Behind the scenes look at 'Magnum Force'. ...

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Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block (1973)

Martin Scorsese, discusses the locations and personalities that inspired the film, in a promotional short for the film "Mean Streets. ...

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'Klute' in New York (1971)

A closer look at the making of "Klute" (1971). The project follows the complex shooting on multiple locations in New York with major stars Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland, under the direction of Alan J. Pakula. The two actors and the director share a litt ...

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Petulia: The Uncommon Movie (1968)

A short featurette on the making of "Petulia" ...

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Movies Starring Jay Anson (3)

Amityville Confidential (2006)

A documentary about the Amityville haunting. ...

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Amityville: Horror or Hoax (2000)

Explores the controversy surrounding the supposed haunting of Amityville's most famous house. ...

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Amityville: The Haunting (2000)

A two-part documentary of the infamous haunted house on Long Island that inspired the motion picture "The Amityville Horror. ...

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