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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?
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The CrowYears 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. - 02
Rosemary's BabyA look into the making of Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, and the tragic aftermath following the films release. - 03
PoltergeistA 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.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
The ExorcistApril 2, 2020The release of The Exorcist was surrounded by controversy, as reports of fainting theatre-goers and mysterious on-set accidents raised quest - S01E02
The OmenApril 9, 2020A 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 - S01E03PoltergeistApril 9, 2020A series of untimely deaths connected to the making of the Poltergeist films inspire rumours that the production was cursed. Supernatural su
- S01E04Season's bestThe CrowApril 16, 2020Years 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-se
- S01E05
Twilight Zone: The MovieApril 16, 2020A horrific on-set accident during the production of Twilight Zone: The Movie leaves those involved in the making of the film cursed by the m
Season02
- S02E01
The Wizard of OzApril 7, 2022An exploration of the dark myths and legends behind one of the most beloved films in the history of cinema: The Wizard of OZ. - S02E02Season's bestRosemary's BabyApril 14, 2022A look into the making of Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, and the tragic aftermath following the films release.
- S02E03
StalkerApril 21, 2022Examining the troubled making of Andrei Tarkovsky's science-fiction masterwork "Stalker," and the production disasters that beset the produc - S02E04
The Serpent and the RainbowApril 28, 2022An exploration of Wes Craven's journey into the secret societies of Haitian Voodoo, zombies, and magic: Serpent and the Rainbow. - S02E05
Cannibal HolocaustMay 5, 2022A look into the making of what is arguably the most controversial films ever produced: Cannibal Holocaust.
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