ShortHand: Cursed Films
Summary
This episode explores the urban legends surrounding "cursed" films, analyzing whether supernatural forces or mere coincidence explain the tragedies behind productions like The Exorcist, The Omen, and The Twilight Zone. The hosts debunk myths about The Wizard of Oz and Poltergeist while highlighting the real-world negligence and ethical abuses in Cannibal Holocaust. Ultimately, they argue that director ego and reckless behavior, rather than actual curses, drive these sinister cinematic histories.
Topics discussed
Intro: Hating the word 'movie' and regional cinema terms
The allure of cursed films and sinister urban legends
The Exorcist: Set fires, deaths, and the Bag Murderer
The Omen: Lightning strikes, plane crashes, and 666
Twilight Zone: The tragic helicopter accident on set
The Wizard of Oz: Toxic makeup and debunked myths
Poltergeist: Real skeletons and cast member deaths
Cannibal Holocaust: Animal cruelty and murder charges
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