Yes, 'Amityville: The Awakening' is based on a true story. The Amityville case has long been a source of horror stories. The real - life events that took place in the Amityville house were extremely disturbing. These events inspired the movie, although the movie may take some creative liberties to enhance the horror factor.
Yes, 'Amityville: The Awakening' is based on a true story. The original events in the Amityville house were so terrifying that they caught the public's attention. Supposedly, there were paranormal activities like doors opening and closing on their own, cold spots, and a feeling of being watched. The movie draws from these accounts. However, over the years, there has been some debate about how much of the original story was true or exaggerated, but the movie still uses the basic premise of the real - life Amityville horror story.