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Cursed Films

Cursed Films

TV-MA2020•29m•7.1/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.1/10(41)

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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Production

First Love Films

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

April 2, 2020

Last Aired

May 5, 2022

Networks

Shudder

Created By

Jay Cheel

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Exorcist
E1
The Exorcist
Air date: 2020-04-02
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
E2
The Omen
Air date: 2020-04-09
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
E3
Poltergeist
Air date: 2020-04-09
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
E4
The Crow
Air date: 2020-04-16
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
E5
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Air date: 2020-04-16
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.

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