TV Series · 2020

Cursed Films

29 min · Documentary · Canceled

Composite

7.1

IMDb

7.1 / 10

1,925 votes

TMDB

7.2 / 10

44 votes

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Synopsis

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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Crew

Art

Peter Mihaichuk Production Design
Zosia Mackenzie Production Design
John O'Regan Art Direction

Camera

Mike McLaughlin Director of Photography
Scott McClellan Director of Photography
Jared Raab Director of Photography

Sound

Justin Small Original Music Composer
Ohad Benchetrit Original Music Composer

Writing

Jay Cheel Writer

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (5 ep)

1. The Exorcist

Apr 2, 2020 · 29 min

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.
2. The Omen

Apr 9, 2020 · 28 min

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.
3. Poltergeist

Apr 9, 2020 · 26 min

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.
4. The Crow

Apr 16, 2020 · 28 min

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.
5. Twilight Zone: The Movie

Apr 16, 2020 · 29 min

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.

Season 2 (1 ep)

5. Cannibal Holocaust

May 5, 2022 · 43 min

A look into the making of what is arguably the most controversial films ever produced: Cannibal Holocaust.