The Amityville Horror house is on the market, and there is no part of me that thinks this is a good idea. Any home that had seven people murdered in it, I do not want to live in.
Remember that time when a whole movie was made based on the awful experiences previous owners George and Kathleen Lutz went through? You know, the whole ghost and haunting and terrifying thing? Granted, the place looks really pretty--quite honestly, the most horrifying thing about it seems to be the interior decor. Well, the Amityville Horror house is up for grabs, and it is only $1.15 million.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Haunted House Sales
- Providing a platform for buying and selling of haunted homes creates the possibility of purchasing a property like the Amityville Horror house.
- Paranormal Tourism
- Offering haunted house tours, paranormal investigation and horror theme park experiences can generate significant revenue.
- Real Estate Stigma
- Recognizing the impact of the home's infamous past on its marketability, and leveraging marketing strategies to change perception and create new appeal can lead to successful sales.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate
- There is an opportunity for real estate developers and agents to specialize in the marketing and sales of haunted homes.
- Tourism
- Creating haunted house tours that have a storyline can potentially increase interest and revenue for the tourism industry.
- Film Industry
- The real-life horror stories that homes carry provide subject material for future horror film plots.
