Were These Films Cursed?
4 February 2026
Deep Dive
Can a movie really be cursed? From classic horror flicks like The Omen and supernatural pictures like The Crow to family favourites including The Wizard of Oz - dozens of productions have been afflicted by exceptional bad luck and strange happenings over the decades. But were these films really ‘cursed’, or are the bizarre (and sometimes tragic) events linked to them merely coincidences?
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Source Shout Outs:
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Themes
- Cursed Films
- Coincidences and Urban Legends
- Scepticism vs Belief
Questions Explored
What films are discussed as potentially cursed in the episode? + −
The episode discusses several films claimed to be cursed, including The Crow, The Exorcist, The Omen, The Wizard of Oz and the Superman franchise. These films are cited due to eerie and tragic events linked with their production. Chyaz Samuel explores this in Things Are About To Get Weird, Episode 77: Were These Films Cursed?.
What allegedly happened on the set of The Crow? + −
On the set of The Crow, Brandon Lee tragically died due to an accidental shooting with a prop gun improperly loaded with a fragment of a dummy bullet. The incident sparked theories about a curse on the film. Chyaz Samuel follows the evidence in Things Are About To Get Weird, Episode 77: Were These Films Cursed?.
Why is The Omen considered a cursed film? + −
The Omen is considered cursed due to numerous bizarre and tragic incidents during its production, including accidents involving crew members, unusual deaths and even a fatal car crash shortly after filming. This contributed to beliefs in the film's curse. This is the territory Chyaz Samuel maps in Things Are About To Get Weird, Episode 77: Were These Films Cursed?.
What incidents surrounded the production of The Exorcist? + −
The production of The Exorcist was marked by a series of tragic events: a set fire, deaths in the cast's families, and severe injuries to actors during filming, all leading some to believe the movie was cursed. Chyaz Samuel explores this in Things Are About To Get Weird, Episode 77: Were These Films Cursed?.
Has The Wizard of Oz been linked to a curse? + −
The Wizard of Oz has been linked to a curse due to accidents and alleged mistreatment on set. These include health issues from makeup and alleged abuse faced by Judy Garland, though these may stem from inadequate safety measures of the time. The episode Things Are About To Get Weird, Episode 77: Were These Films Cursed?, with Chyaz Samuel, traces the full story.