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?
Producer: Andrew Nicholas McCann Smith, Laura Perlmutter
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5 episodes
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.
Runtime: 29 minA 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.
Runtime: 28 minA 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.
Runtime: 26 minYears 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.
Runtime: 28 minA 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.
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5 episodes
An exploration of the dark myths and legends behind one of the most beloved films in the history of cinema: The Wizard of OZ.
Runtime: 44 minA look into the making of Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, and the tragic aftermath following the films release.
Runtime: 46 minExamining the troubled making of Andrei Tarkovsky's science-fiction masterwork "Stalker," and the production disasters that beset the production: damaged film stock, earthquakes, and a sickness that afflicted the cast and crew.
Runtime: 41 minAn exploration of Wes Craven's journey into the secret societies of Haitian Voodoo, zombies, and magic: Serpent and the Rainbow.
Runtime: 41 minA look into the making of what is arguably the most controversial films ever produced: Cannibal Holocaust.
Runtime: 43 minCursed Films - Official Trailer [HD] | A Shudder Original Series