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Cursed Films

Thu, Apr 2, 2020
  • Documentary
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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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Episodes

2 seasons · 10 episodes

Ended · 10 aired
Season 1
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Exorcist
    Aired · Thu, Apr 2, 2020 · 30m

    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.

  • E2
    The Omen
    Aired · Thu, Apr 9, 2020 · 30m

    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.

  • E3
    Poltergeist
    Aired · Thu, Apr 9, 2020 · 30m

    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.

  • E4
    The Crow
    Aired · Thu, Apr 16, 2020 · 30m

    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.

  • E5
    Twilight Zone: The Movie
    Aired · Thu, Apr 16, 2020 · 30m

    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
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Wizard of Oz
    Aired · Thu, Apr 7, 2022 · 43m

    An exploration of the dark myths and legends behind one of the most beloved films in the history of cinema: The Wizard of Oz.

  • E2
    Rosemary's Baby
    Aired · Thu, Apr 14, 2022 · 46m

    A look into the making of Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, and the tragic aftermath following the films release.

  • E3
    Stalker
    Aired · Thu, Apr 21, 2022 · 41m

    An examination of the troubled making of Andrei Tarkovsky's science-fiction masterwork Stalker, and the production disasters that beset the production: damaged film stock, earthquakes, and the sickness that afflicted the cast and crew years after the films release.

  • E4
    The Serpent and the Rainbow
    Aired · Thu, Apr 28, 2022 · 40m

    An exploration of Wes Craven's journey into the secret societies of Haitian Voodoo, zombies, and magic: Serpent and the Rainbow.

  • E5
    Cannibal Holocaust
    Aired · Thu, May 5, 2022 · 42m

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