5 Unlucky Charms of Cinema

Jul 28, 2024 Janvi Arora

Some performances have been associated with mystery and bad luck, leading to the infamous term "cursed" movies

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The film's production was plagued by a series of unfortunate events, from on-set accidents to unexplained occurrences

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Some cast members reporting strange happenings and rumors of paranormal activity on set

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Series of tragic deaths among people associated with the film, including a set designer and a stuntman

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The tragic death of Brandon Lee on set during a stunt accident is the primary reason for the cursed reputation

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The Antrum Movie Killed 56 People During A Single Screening

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5 Unlucky Charms of Cinema

Some performances have been associated with mystery and bad luck, leading to the infamous term "cursed" movies

The film's production was plagued by a series of unfortunate events, from on-set accidents to unexplained occurrences

The Exorcist (1973)

Some cast members reporting strange happenings and rumors of paranormal activity on set

Poltergeist (1982)

Series of tragic deaths among people associated with the film, including a set designer and a stuntman

The Omen (1976)

The tragic death of Brandon Lee on set during a stunt accident is the primary reason for the cursed reputation

The Crow (1994)

The Antrum Movie Killed 56 People During A Single Screening

Antrum (1970)