Over the years there have been rumors of cursed films, such as The Exorcist and the original Poltergeist. A new five-part documentary series titled “Cursed Films” is headed to Shudder.
“Cursed Films” 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 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? Cursed Films reveals the events that haunted these productions through interviews with experts, witnesses and the cast, directors, and producers who lived through real-life events. Were these films really cursed, as many believe, or just the victims of bad luck and bizarre circumstances?
The series is written, directed, and edited by Jay Cheel. Cheel also serves as executive producer alongside
Andrew Nicholas McCann Smith, Laura Perlmutter, and Brian Robertson.
The series will make its world premiere at SXSW on March 13th before making its debut on Shudder on Thursday, April 2, 2020, with The Exorcist premiere episode, followed by the Poltergeist and The Omen on April 9 and The Crow and Twilight Zone: The Movie on April 16th.
