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''Cursed Films'' is an American documentary
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series produced by
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, a streaming service owned by
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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

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Superstition A superstition is any belief or practice considered by non-practitioners to be irrational or supernatural, attributed to fate or magic, perceived supernatural influence, or fear of that which is unknown. It is commonly applied to beliefs and ...
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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 ...
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Urban legend An urban legend (sometimes contemporary legend, modern legend, urban myth, or urban tale) is a genre of folklore comprising stories or fallacious claims circulated as true, especially as having happened to a "friend of a friend" or a family m ...
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IMDbOfficial websiteOfficial trailer
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