I helped contribute some material to the the new four-part docuseries Amityville: An Origin Story, which just premiered on MGM+ and was directed by Jack Riccobono. My talking head, which I am afraid does not twirl or speak in demonic growls, provides occultural backstory and thoughts about the 1970s. It’s a fascinating story, and though I haven’t watched the show yet, I can promise you that the abandoned Brooklyn house with the dilapidated ‘70s decor that served as a backdrop was genuinely creepy.
Erik Davis is an author, scholar, podcaster, and speaker based in San Francisco.