Real skeletons on set? Explosions? Hollywood's darkest production legends finally investigated.
2.043 minSeason 2 • Episode 5
LatestA look into the making of what is arguably the most controversial films ever produced: Cannibal Holocaust.
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?
Direction
Jay Cheel balances skepticism without killing the fun
Editing
Perfect archival horror clips that'll haunt your algorithm
Production
Rare access to crew members who lived the chaos
Creator
Jay Cheel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'curse' phenomenon peaked in the 1980s tabloid era, when VHS horror rentals created obsessive fan cultures hungry for behind-the-scenes mythology.
The series reveals that many 'cursed' productions share a pattern: rushed schedules, corner-cutting producers, and young inexperienced crews—human negligence dressed up as supernatural fate.
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