Episode 1
The Exorcist
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.
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TV series
Cursed Films
2020TV-MA2 seasons7.2 / 10
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Cursed Films is available to stream on AMC+, DirecTV On Demand, Philo, Shudder, Shudder (Via Amazon Prime), Spectrum On Demand, and YouTube TV in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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?
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The Omen
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.
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Episode 3
Poltergeist
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.
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Episode 4
The Crow
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.
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Episode 5
Twilight Zone: The Movie
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.
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More about Cursed Films
Cast
Phil Nobile Jr.Self - Editor in Chief, FangoriaVincent BauhausSelf - Exorcist
Linda BlairSelf - Actor
Eileen DietzSelf - ActorArturo David Rodríguez GonzálezSelf
Sarah GraffSelf - Associate Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Barton LaneSelf - Radiologist
Matt MillerSelf - Journalist, EsquireCredits
- Created by
- Jay Cheel
- Written by
- Jay Cheel
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 10
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ShudderUnited States- First Love Films
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