''Cursed Films'' is an American
documentary streaming television
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series produced by
Shudder, a streaming service owned by
AMC Networks
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. Written, edited and directed by
Jay Cheel
Jay Cheel (born ) is a Canadian documentary filmmaker, editor and podcaster.
Career
He is mainly known for directing the feature-length documentary '' Beauty Day'', and short film ''Cooking With Gerry – Episode #2: Poutine'' that premiered at ...
, the series covers alleged instances of curses surrounding films. It premiered April 2, 2020 on Shudder with mixed to positive reviews.
In August 2020, Shudder renewed the series for a second season which premiered on April 7, 2022.
Shudder Will Explore More “Cursed Films” With a Second Season - Bloody Disgusting
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Description
The documentary series focuses on alleged curses that afflicted the production of notable horror/non-horror films. Each episode focuses on a single film and includes interviews with individuals who worked on said films. The series also includes interviews with journalists and film critics who comment on the alleged curses.
Episodes
Series Overview
Season 1 (2020)
Season 2 (2022)
See also
*Superstition
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s
*New Hollywood
The New Hollywood, also known as American New Wave or Hollywood Renaissance, was a movement in American film history from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s, when a new generation of young filmmakers came to prominence.
They influenced the types o ...
* ''Twilight Zone'' accident
*Urban legend
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s
References
External links
IMDb
Official website
Official trailer
{{Shudder original programming
American documentary television series
Shudder (streaming service) original programming
2020 American television series debuts
Film and video fandom