The Amityville Horror
by Jay Anson
Narrated by Ray Porter
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Ray Porter reads this like he believes every word — and that's the most unsettling part.
- Great if you want: classic haunted-house dread rooted in claimed true events
- Listening experience: slow-burn creep that escalates quietly, then hard
- Narration: Porter's restraint makes the horror land harder than theatrics would
- Skip if: you need a tidy explanation — the book offers none
About This Audiobook
When the Lutz family moves into their dream home in Amityville, Long Island, they believe they've found the perfect fresh start. The sprawling Dutch Colonial comes at an unbeatable price, though the reason becomes chillingly clear: just over a year earlier, the previous owner murdered his entire family within those same walls. What begins as minor unsettling incidents quickly escalates into a terrifying ordeal as unexplained phenomena plague the household. Strange odors, temperature drops, and mysterious sounds give way to increasingly violent supernatural encounters that threaten to tear the family apart.
Ray Porter's masterful narration transforms this infamous tale of supernatural terror into a genuinely unsettling audio experience. His measured delivery and subtle vocal variations create distinct voices for each family member while maintaining the documentary-style authenticity that made Anson's account so compelling. Porter expertly builds tension through pacing alone, allowing moments of quiet dread to breathe before erupting into scenes of pure horror. The audio format proves particularly effective for this story, as Porter's voice becomes the listener's guide through each nightmarish encounter, making every creak and whisper feel immediate and personal.
