Cursed Films

Cursed Films

2020 - 2022DocumentaryTV-MA2 Seasons10 Episodes

A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real human skeletons on the set of Poltergeist, these stories are legendary amongst film fans and filmmakers alike. But where does the truth lie?

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

5 Episodes • 2020

Season 2

Season 2

5 Episodes • 2022

Episodes - Season 1

The Exorcist

1. The Exorcist

29m

The release of The Exorcist was surrounded by controversy, as reports of fainting theatre-goers and mysterious on-set accidents raised questions as to whether or not the film itself was evil.

The Omen

2. The Omen

28m

A series of unfortunate events plague the cast and crew during the making of The Omen, raising concerns that the film might be cursed by the devil himself.

Poltergeist

3. Poltergeist

26m

A series of untimely deaths connected to the making of the Poltergeist films inspire rumours that the production was cursed. Supernatural suspicions are stoked by rumours that real human skeletons were used during the making of the film.

The Crow

4. The Crow

28m

Years after Bruce Lee's mysterious death is attributed to the "Lee Family Curse", his son Brandon's life was cut short due to a tragic on-set accident during the making of The Crow.

Twilight Zone: The Movie

5. Twilight Zone: The Movie

29m

A horrific on-set accident during the production of Twilight Zone: The Movie leaves those involved in the making of the film cursed by the memory of the incident they witnessed.

Created by: Jay Cheel

Available on: Shudder

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