TV series
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 Sep 2, 2026
Cursed Films is available to stream on AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, DirecTV On Demand, Philo, Shudder, Shudder (Via Amazon Prime), and Spectrum On Demand 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.
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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Episode 1
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.
Guest stars Vincent Bauhaus, Linda Blair, Eileen Dietz, Arturo David Rodríguez González, Sarah Graff, Barton Lane, Matt Miller, Victoria Helen Mosha
Episode 2
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.
Guest stars Ciara Antoski, Samuel Archer, Hector Avalos, Nate Bales, Alaana Bergin, Tony Burke, Michael Correll, Doug Cowan
Episode 3
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.
Guest stars Ryan Turek
Episode 4
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.
Guest stars Ryan Turek
Episode 5
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.
Guest stars Ryan Turek
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Phil Nobile Jr.Self - Editor in Chief, Fangoria
Linda BlairSelf - Actor
Eileen DietzSelf - Actor
Matt MillerSelf - Journalist, Esquire
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