Episode 1
The Wizard of Oz
44m7.5 / 10
An exploration of the dark myths and legends behind one of the most beloved films in the history of cinema: The Wizard of OZ.
Episode credits
Guest stars Adam Savage, Steve Rash, Lorna Luft, Gregg Turkington
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
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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?
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Episode 2
Rosemary's Baby
46m8.0 / 10
A look into the making of Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, and the tragic aftermath following the films release.
Episode credits
Guest stars Blanche Barton, Jacqueline Castel, Victoria Vetri, Dianne Lake, Mitch Horowitz
Episode 3
Stalker
41m5.0 / 10
Examining 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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Roger Deakins, Mitch Horowitz, Arvo Iho, Tiina Lokk, Andres Lõo
Episode 4
The Serpent and the Rainbow
41m5.0 / 10
An exploration of Wes Craven's journey into the secret societies of Haitian Voodoo, zombies, and magic: Serpent and the Rainbow.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Wade Davis, Jonathan Craven, David Ladd, Marianne Maddalena, David LeRoy Anderson, Dawn Snyder
Episode 5
Cannibal Holocaust
43m2.0 / 10finale
A look into the making of what is arguably the most controversial films ever produced: Cannibal Holocaust.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ruggero Deodato, Francesca Ciardi, Luca Barbareschi, Carl Gabriel Yorke, Massimo Antonello Geleng, Sergio D'Offizi, Eduardo Sánchez, Roberta Findlay
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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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