Cursed Films (2020–2022)

TV ShowEndedDocumentary2 seasons, 10 episodes
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Plot

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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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Cursed Films S01E04The CrowS01E04 · 8.0Years 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.
  2. 02Cursed Films S02E02Rosemary's BabyS02E02 · 8.0A look into the making of Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, and the tragic aftermath following the films release.
  3. 03Cursed Films S01E03PoltergeistS01E03 · 7.5A 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 seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode5Episodes2020Aired 7.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Cursed Films S01E01The ExorcistApril 2, 2020 6.2The release of The Exorcist was surrounded by controversy, as reports of fainting theatre-goers and mysterious on-set accidents raised quest
  2. S01E02Cursed Films S01E02The OmenApril 9, 2020 6.0A 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
  3. S01E03Cursed Films S01E03PoltergeistApril 9, 2020 7.5A series of untimely deaths connected to the making of the Poltergeist films inspire rumours that the production was cursed. Supernatural su
  4. S01E04Cursed Films S01E04Season's bestThe CrowApril 16, 2020 8.0Years 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
  5. S01E05Cursed Films S01E05Twilight Zone: The MovieApril 16, 2020 7.5A 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

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode5Episodes2022Aired 5.5Season avg
  1. S02E01Cursed Films S02E01The Wizard of OzApril 7, 2022 7.5An exploration of the dark myths and legends behind one of the most beloved films in the history of cinema: The Wizard of OZ.
  2. S02E02Cursed Films S02E02Season's bestRosemary's BabyApril 14, 2022 8.0A look into the making of Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, and the tragic aftermath following the films release.
  3. S02E03Cursed Films S02E03StalkerApril 21, 2022 5.0Examining the troubled making of Andrei Tarkovsky's science-fiction masterwork "Stalker," and the production disasters that beset the produc
  4. S02E04Cursed Films S02E04The Serpent and the RainbowApril 28, 2022 5.0An exploration of Wes Craven's journey into the secret societies of Haitian Voodoo, zombies, and magic: Serpent and the Rainbow.
  5. S02E05Cursed Films S02E05Cannibal HolocaustMay 5, 2022 2.0A look into the making of what is arguably the most controversial films ever produced: Cannibal Holocaust.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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