The exorcist movie curse things got so bad on the set of the film that it actually got to the point where a religious technical adviser named thomas berminghamwas hounded by crew members, desperately begging him to exorcise the set. The exorcist movie curse real paranormal experiences. Apr 02, 2020 featuring interviews with cast members linda blair, eileen dietz, film critics, and religious studies professors, the first episode analyzes one of the greatest horror films of all time, the exorcist. Linda blair has made an extraordinary confession about the. His experiences corroborated the film s dramatization of people possessed by evil needing to be physically restrained by half a dozen people along with their screaming and uttering blasphemies. The exorcist in the book, however, father merrin, was closely based on william bowdern.
This socalled curse was also said to have followed the movie on its. A series of unfortunate events production on the exorcist was. The film was released in 1973 and is still a popular scary movie, particularly around halloween. The film is about regan linda blair, a 12 year old girl who gets possessed by a demon claiming the be the devil. The studio actually used the rumors of a curse to their advantage. Mishaps, missteps and misfortunes that occurred during the making of the horror film. As for the curse of the exorcist itself, crowther thinks there is a much more banal explanation to all the havoc on set.
But the audiences werent the only ones affected by the film. The exorcist creepy tales from cursed movies pictures. Pea soup stains were the least of this 1973 possession films problems, which was beset by fire, deaths, and lightning. Apr 09, 2020 poltergeist was a film on heavy rotation in my household, says jay cheel, the director and executive producer of cursed films, the new documentary series on horror streaming service shudder. Dec 02, 2015 but after many strange and catastrophic occurrences, many became convinced that the film set and the movie itself were cursed by a demon. Actor jack macgowran, who played the alcoholic director burke dennings in the exorcist, died from a heart attack related to a case of the flu shortly after completing his work on set. Even after the film was finished, the curse seemed to live on, following those involved with it and inflicting them with unspeakable tragedy. The exorcist movie curse things got so bad on the set of the film that it actually got to the point where a religious technical adviser named thomas bermingham was hounded by crew members, desperately begging him to exorcise the set. Cursed films producer on troubling real exorcism footage.
A series of tragic incidents befell the cast, crew, and people connected with them, leading many to believe the film itself was cursed. The exorcist is a 1973 american supernatural horror film directed by william friedkin and produced and written for the screen by william peter blatty, based on the 1971 novel of the same name by blatty. It also fueled the rise of people hoping to make a profit from the. Apr 19, 2020 cursed films on shudder discusses the curse surrounding 1973s the exorcist. Nov 02, 2019 even after the film was finished, the curse seemed to live on, following those involved with it and inflicting them with unspeakable tragedy. The exorcist movie curse when the movie was finally released it was immediately followed by religious outrage and hatred many of the actors ended up having personal bodyguards assigned to them for well over a year. The true story behind the exorcist curse on true hollywood. Cursed films, shudders new series about the urban legends surrounding classic horror films, is a mustwatch. The documentarystyle film follows an affable, but faithless exorcist named cotton marcus patrick fabian whos called to a farmhouse to perform an exorcism on the farmers daughter, nell ashley bell. The exorcist is a 1973 religious horror film though the director, william friedkin, doesnt view it as such based on the 1971 novel by william peter blatty, and inspired by what was supposedly an actual documented exorcism from 1949, the exorcist is the terrifying, shocking tale of an originally rather cute 12yearold girl named regan mcneil and the efforts of her mother chris.
The film was banned in every middle eastern country except lebanon. William peter blatty wrote his 1971 novel of the same. People viewing the film reported illness, including vomiting and. It also fueled the rise of people hoping to make a profit from the furor, by making claims of being exorcists and demonologists. But after many strange and catastrophic occurrences, many became convinced that the film set and the movie itself were cursed by a demon. When shooting began in 1972, a fire tore through the set of regan macniels home, causing extensive damage. Friedkin is a notoriously difficult director who pushed his cast and crew. Apr 01, 2020 the exorcist is the first of five horror classics that will be the subject of halfhour cursed films episodes in the coming week. The film follows the story of 12yearold regan and her family as they deal with her increasingly disturbing behavior. Reactions to the disturbing film only served to bolster the exorcists. If youre a horror fan whos spent a lot of time researching the making. Nine deaths are connected to the film, including jack mcgowran who played. This signaled the change of an era and set the wide release pattern for hollywood.
The exorcist is a 1973 religious horror film though the director, william friedkin, doesnt view it as such based on the 1971 novel by william peter blatty, and inspired by what was supposedly an actual documented exorcism from 1949, the exorcist is the terrifying, shocking tale of an originally rather cute 12yearold girl named regan mcneil and the efforts of her mother chris ellen. A lot of film curses are really startling coincidences that appear to form a pattern, but theres no coincidence with the exorcist curse. Ths examines reallife haunts behind exorcist curse. When it was released, the original exorcist was so terrifying that some unsuspecting cinemagoers ended up passing out in the theater. The series in question was called cursed films, and its first episode was focused on the 1973 motion picture the exorcist. Cursed movies the exorcist pea soup stains were the least of this 1973 possession films problems, which was beset by fire, deaths, and lightning. Cobb, kitty winn, jack macgowran in his final film role, jason miller, and linda blair. April 9 will see the premiere of episodes revolving around poltergeist and the omen, while episodes devoted to the crow and twilight zone.
Cursed films season 1 explores the legends and myths behind some of the most cursed. Oct 21, 2019 the making of the 1973 horror film has been subject to speculation for years. Oct 12, 2019 billy graham condemned the film, claiming it embodied evil. Nov 25, 2019 the exorcist movie curse things got so bad on the set of the film that it actually got to the point where a religious technical adviser named thomas bermingham was hounded by crew members, desperately begging him to exorcise the set. So her mother calls in the titular the exorcist to save her daughter. A lot of film curses are really startling coincidences that appear to form a pattern, but theres no coincidence with theexorcistcurse. The question is, was it all marketing hype, coincidence, or something more. Linda blair speaks out on the exorcist curse unexplained. It looks like as long as people watch the exorcist, the curse will continue. The legend of the curse surrounding the film the exorcist based on a reallife exorcism can be traced to many unexplained happenings on set.
Linda blair speaks out on the exorcist curse the former child actress, who starred in the iconic horror film, suffered significant reallife injuries during filming. Theyve already debuted an episode on the exorcist, and this week theyll be. The shocking history of the poltergeist curse the th floor. Poltergeist was a film on heavy rotation in my household, says jay cheel, the director and executive producer of cursed films, the new documentary series on horror streaming service shudder. Feb 14, 2017 this video discusses the origin of the exorcist and the paranormal activity and tragedies that has followed the franchise throughout the years and continues to haunt even the current revival of. During the episode linda blair one of the film s main stars would make a chilling confession about how the curse of the movie affected her. The exorcist je americky hororovy film rezisera williama. Cursed films clip unleashes the curse of the omen film. Plenty of unexplained events took place on set during and after production and many feel that it. The entire set for the macneil home caught fire and burned down, delaying filming for six weeks.
If the exorcist is the most iconic horror film, the crow has to be the one most linked with curses. He declined, saying that an exorcism would push these crew members cleanly over the edge. Real people died during the making of the exorcist, and for many years the film was said to be dangerous, even to viewers. When the 1973 horror classic the exorcist premiered in theaters, it was so upsetting to audiences that it caused bouts of fainting and vomiting. In 1971, blattys book appeared in print and became an instant bestseller. The exorcist movie curse real unexplained mysteries. Plenty of unexplained events took place on set during and after production and many feel that it can only be explained by the supernatural. Ths examines reallife haunts behind exorcist curse e. Lots of movies, particularly horror flicks, are said.
The exorcist is an american horror film series consisting of five films based on the 1971 novel the exorcist by william peter blatty. And with that out of the way, lets crack on with the exorcist curse. Oct 27, 2014 most movie lovers have heard about the curse of the exorcist, many say that it is extremely bad luck to have any involvement with the film, even people who watch the movie have had tragic mishaps or deaths. Cursed films on shudder discusses the curse surrounding 1973s the exorcist. Linda blair discusses reallife scary stories behind the exorcist curse on. There is actual footage from the release of the film showing people fainting, vomiting, and cursing the film. The exorcist is the first of five horror classics that will be the subject of halfhour cursed films episodes in the coming week. The insanity surrounding the film lead people to arrive in droves to theaters and cause the studios opening it on more screens.
Linda blair is 60, ellen burstyn is 86 and there are probably a few more cast and crew members around. There was immediate talk of a film version and blatty was hired to do the script. Billy graham condemned the film, claiming it embodied evil. Cursed movies the exorcist creepy tales from cursed movies. Things didnt go much better behind the cameras either. Dec 22, 2015 the poltergeist curse began with skeletons. Most movie lovers have heard about the curse of the exorcist, many say that it is extremely bad luck to have any involvement with the film, even people who watch the movie have had tragic mishaps or deaths. Regans demonic bedroom, meanwhile, remained untouched. The release of the exorcist was surrounded by controversy, as reports of fainting theatregoers and mysterious onset accidents raised questions as to whether or not the film itself was evil. And, unlike a film like the devil inside, which was an even bigger box office success, this one made good money because it was actually good. There were reports of theaters providing barf bags, and even ambulances standing by outside.
Also, when things go wrong on a movie set for a movie that doesnt involve demons or ghosts or anything supernatural in the films story, no one says the film is cursed. The new fivepart shudder docuseries cursed films calls in the surviving makers of each film and more, including the crow, the exorcist, and twilight zone. Human minds try so hard to apply patterns and reasoning to the randomness of the universe. Pea soup stains were the least of this 1973 possession film s problems, which was beset by fire, deaths, and lightning. With hector avalos, vincent bauhaus, linda blair, doug cowan. This video discusses the origin of the exorcist and the paranormal activity and tragedies that has followed the franchise throughout the years and continues to haunt even the current revival of. Following up their enlightening original documentary horror noire, shudder is taking another dive behind the scenes with cursed films. Superstitious legend holds that a number of strange deaths are connected to a curse on the poltergeist film series.
Apr 03, 2020 the exorcist was a very popular film, and it became just such a phenomenon. Its star brandon lee was accidentally shot and killed after the gun used in a. Featuring interviews with cast members linda blair, eileen dietz, film critics, and religious. Cursed films is a fivepart documentary series, which explores the myths and legends behind some of hollywoods notoriously cursed horror film productions. Cursed films on the exorcist on shudder discusses the curse surrounding the 1973 film, including reallife deaths, accidents, and controversy. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of the omen, to the rumoured use of human skeletons on the set of poltergeist, these stories are legendary amongst film fans and. In an exclusive clip from shudders new streaming docuseries cursed films, linda blair talks about her real injury on the set of the exorcist. Creepy things that could prove the exorcist film is cursed. The exorcists deadly curse explored, 45 years on inews. Apr 01, 2017 developed from the novel of the same name, the exorcist was based on the reallife purported possession and exorcism of roland doe, prompting many people to believe the film could be cursed. Linda blair and the exorcist curses mysterious universe. Us news by martina moyski october 24, 2019 the devil exists says exorcist detroit almost 50 years since the release of the exorcist, actors and experts continue to weigh in on the strange and uncanny events that surrounded and continue to. During an initial screening of the film in rome, a storm raged outside, and lightning toppled a giant, 400yearold cross on a nearby church.
The spielbergproduced horror flick spawned two sequels, a reboot, and countless bad dreams, but according to some, the use of dozens of real human skeletons as props in the movie bred a deadly curse that continues to this day. Cursed movies the exorcist creepy tales from cursed. Read on to learn about a series of tragic events that led many to believe the exorcist is in fact cursed. The making of the 1973 horror film has been subject to speculation for years. The exorcist is a 1973 american supernatural horror film directed by william friedkin and produced and written for the screen by william peter blatty, based on. The release of the exorcist was surrounded by controversy, as reports of fainting theatregoers and mysterious onset accidents raised questions as. True hollywood story episode about the curse was broadcast on aug. True hollywood story curse of the exorcist tv episode. The exorcist was a very popular film, and it became just such a phenomenon.