Cursed Films

2020 English 2 Seasons TV-MA

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CURSED FILMS is a documentary series, which explores 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 rumoured use of human skeletons on the set of Poltergeist, these stories are legendary amongst film fans and filmmakers alike. But where does the truth lie? A SHUDDER ORIGINAL SERIES

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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.

29min

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.

28min

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.

26min

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.

28min

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.

29min

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

44min

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

46min

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 a sickness that afflicted the cast and crew years after the films release.

41min

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

41min

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

43min

Member Reviews

I appreciate how well worthwhile this was it was very cool

Tinkqueen1

1 week ago

Good, well-informed docu series. hoping for season 3.

GrayGoos

1 month ago

Both seasons are awesome. The only one I didn't care for was Cannibal Holocaust, but otherwise great information about the films and things that happened during filming and after. Hopefully they will do a Season 3. See what you think. On to the next.

wescaldwell

1 month ago

Fantastic Series. Great interviews and insights on the movie, the history and the ideas the represent. Highly entertaining, and well done.

krupsch

4 months ago

My favorite series on Shudder. So well researched, documented, and presented. Really hoping for future seasons.

HoChan

4 months ago

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Seasons tab panel

"1. The Exorcist"

"2. The Omen"

"3. Poltergeist"

"4. The Crow"

"5. Twilight Zone: The Movie"

"1. The Wizard of Oz"

"2. Rosemary's Baby"

"3. Stalker"

"4. The Serpent and the Rainbow"

"5. Cannibal Holocaust"

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