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Cursed Films

2020–2022 · 2 seasons

A calm, curious look at eerie Hollywood legends that lingers on the strange unease behind famous horror productions.

Created by
Jay Cheel
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Phil Nobile Jr., Vincent Bauhaus, Linda Blair
Overview
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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Created by
Jay Cheel
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Phil Nobile Jr., Vincent Bauhaus, Linda Blair
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Tone
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • death
  • fate
  • media
  • art
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror5
Humour2
Realism9
Romance0
Tension4
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
documentary
Created by
Jay Cheel
Written by
Jay Cheel
Starring
Phil Nobile Jr., Vincent Bauhaus, Linda Blair, Eileen Dietz, Arturo David Rodríguez González, Sarah Graff, Barton Lane, Matt Miller
Music
Justin Small, Ohad Benchetrit
Cinematography
Mike McLaughlin, Scott McClellan
Length
2 seasons, 10 episodes, 29 min each
Network
Shudder
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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