What no one saw coming was a legacy of tragedy and strange. Jun 25, 2019 we take a look at the poltergeist curse and reveal all of the suspect deaths surrounding the film series. But is the poltergeist movie curse really a curse, or just a series of unfortunate coincidences. However, because there were so many other deaths and darkness surrounding those involved with the trilogy, fans. Mar 18, 2020 the popular movie spawned two sequels in its wake. Thats because many fans of the film believe these scary movies, in reality, are cursed.
Dec 22, 2015 the poltergeist curse began with skeletons. The poltergeist curse is a rumor that a supposed curse iswas attached to the poltergeist motion picture series and its stars. Nelson, heather orourke, and beatrice straight and is produced by spielberg alongside frank marshall. It was one of the most successful films of the 80s, making it to 56 on the top 100 films of the 80s and probably the last great haunted house movies. The urban legend revolves around the tragic deaths of four cast members who died during the six years between the first and third films 19821988. The trilogy is the chilling tale of a normal family haunted by an evil poltergeist after moving into their new home.
Celebrity mysteries ep03 poltergeist coincidence or. The two deaths that seem to give the curse the most traction are those of stars dominique dunne and heather orourke. Lets take a closer look and you can decide for yourself what you believe. Accidents, deaths and tragedy seemed to follow the cast, as well as strange things happening on set that make what happened in real life seem scarier than the movie itself. After discovering a mysterious object, two best friends accidentally set off a terrible curse. It seems that the three films are linked to numerous deaths but is there a curse or is it all a crock. Hollywoods poltergeist curse after four film stars died mysteriously including 80s child star heather orourke. Just watched this again, and thought, why havent i researched this movie, its off the charts scary and effects like ive still never seen. Her reallife death before the completion of the third movie shocked the world. Poltergeist curse true story popsugar entertainment uk. Oct 08, 2015 the 2015 poltergeist remake, which was released this past summer, seems to have broken the curse. Poltergeist over the course of the original poltergeist trilogy, several cast members died tragically. Hollywoods poltergeist curse after four film stars died mysteriously.
The curse of lilith ratchet is oldworld folk magic, a cursed object and a really bad idea. She was the main target of the poltergeist in the movies. The poltergeist horror films are one of the scariest, bestknow movie franchises in hollywood history, but the terrifying paranormal events portrayed onscreen often pale to the bizarre. The original poltergeist was first released in 1982 and quickly became a classic horror movie about a family plagued by spiteful ghosts. Many believe the curse began the same year the first movie was released. Though i always liked all three the haunted mirrors in the third movie were a neat idea. We take a look at the poltergeist curse and reveal all of the suspect deaths surrounding the film series. Oct 19, 2019 the poltergeist horror films are one of the scariest, bestknow movie franchises in hollywood history, but the terrifying paranormal events portrayed onscreen often pale to the bizarre. Sam warringtonmorbid fascination with everything morbid. The poltergeist curse is a rumored curse attached to the poltergeist trilogy and its crew, derived from the deaths of two young cast members in the six years between the releases of the first and third films. Heather orourke, who played carol anne in the film franchise, is one of the people most commonly said to be a victim of the poltergeist curse.
In most versions of the urban legend, all the cast members died while in others only four deaths are supposedly connected to the curse. If you believe the internet rumours, you would think so. Mar, 2020 poltergeist over the course of the original poltergeist trilogy, several cast members died tragically. The curse on the poltergeist movie is real and here is the evidence to prove it. The first death occurred 5 months after the release of the first movie. An indepth look at steven spielbergs blockbuster movie poltergeist. But the film is also thought to have spawned more than sequels, many believe that a curse was born. Considering all the horror and supernatural films out there, it makes little sense to simply say that poltergeist was the only film that offended the spirits.
The poltergeist curse the poltergeist curse is a rumored curse attached to the poltergeist trilogy and its crew, derived from the fact that four cast members died in the six years between the releases of the first and third films. And not just for the onscreen depiction of vengeful spirits haunting the freeling familys new. This documentary will shake you up a little bit, as e. It makes it easier to tolerate the coming exposition and. Possibly one of the more creepy movie urban legends comes from the poltergeist trilogy of films. Poltergeist curse just an unnerving hollywood fluke. The poltergeist curse is a rumored curse attached to the. The curse of the poltergeist movies tales of the occult. Sep 11, 2014 poltergeist is a popular 1982 horror movie directed by tobe hooper and produced by steven spielberg. The idea that the casts of the several movies in the series were in some way cursed is a superstition based on the fact that four of the cast members from the movies died in a relatively short span of the films release, two of them dying at a young age 12 and 22. Poltergeist is a 1982 american supernatural horror film directed by tobe hooper and written by producer steven spielberg, michael grais and mark victor from a screen story by spielberg.
Poltergeist has terrified audiences since its release 35 years ago this week, on june 4, 1982. The truth behind the poltergeist curse real dead bodies. Et had been the hyped spielberg film of that summer, but this one was already out, and the thought of a horrified hottie clinging to me for dear life or vice versa was irresistible. Heather orourke aka carol anne, who said the famous. Was there a curse on the poltergeist films of the 80s. The untimely passing of poltergeists iconic young star is perhaps the most convincing case for a curse. The movie that was supposed to launch actor brandon lee into superstardom was instead plagued by onset injuries and one deadly tragedy. 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. Lots of movies, particularly horror flicks, are said. The legend of the socalled poltergeist curse began the same year the first movie was released. Once you take a close look at the events surrounding the movie, it also becomes a textbook example of why the idea of curses is silly.
Poltergeist is a popular 1982 horror movie directed by tobe hooper and produced by steven spielberg. Oct 07, 2017 why the set of poltergeist was truly cursed grunge. We take a look at the poltergeist curse and reveal all of the suspect deaths surrounding the. Poltergeist dealt with the desecration of the spirits resting place, so once the whispers about real skeletons were used for filming began circulating, a poltergeist curse was born.
The crow brandon lee creepy tales from cursed movies. In actuality, only 4 of the actors died, two died unexpectedly, while the other two. Oct 30, 2018 a reboot of the classic 1982 horror film poltergeist came out in 2015, but lets be honest. Many of its stars and cast members have met with unfortunate accidents after filming, and some have even died. The story premise is classic ghost story fodder, with a memorable character. The 2015 poltergeist remake, which was released this past summer, seems to have broken the curse. Will sampson had played a kindly ghost named taylor who protected carol anne in the second film of the series. True hollywood story curse of the poltergeist tv episode 2002. The shocking history of the poltergeist curse the th floor. The cinematography is great and keeps a creepy atmosphere going through the movie. Find release information for curse of the poltergeist 2015 mike rutkowski on allmovie. This rumor was often fueled by the fact that real skeletons were used as props during certain scenes in the first two poltergeist films. With nancy allen, phil crowley, dominique dunne, miguel ferrer.
Why the set of poltergeist was truly cursed youtube. A reboot of the classic 1982 horror film poltergeist came out in 2015, but lets be honest. Jan 30, 2017 she was the main target of the poltergeist in the movies. The rumor and the surrounding deaths were explored in a 2002 episode of e. Shed been diagnosed with crohns disease earlier in life, but that turned out to be a misdiagnosis. I did find the over stretched dramatic stuff boring at times.
All three films in the franchise are marked by premature death. The rumor is often fueled by the fact that real skeletons were used as props in various scenes of poltergeist and poltergeist ii. Some of the rumours have you believe that each of the child actors died after the films release. However, because there were so many other deaths and darkness surrounding those involved with the trilogy, fans have dubbed the phenomena the poltergeist curse. Steven spielberg supposedly used human bones from india, which.
Ok thats a young woman not even 23 and an approximately six year old girl both dead from the same film. The poltergeist trilogy curse, also commonly known as the poltergeist curse, is a curse that is supposedly linked to the sparanormal horror film series. Poltergeist is one of the most beloved horror movies in american history. While filming, brandon lee, the son of bruce lee, was shot. Superstitious legend holds that a number of strange deaths are connected to a curse on the poltergeist film series. The poltergeist curse derived from the deaths of four cast members in the six years between the releases of the first and third films. The three original poltergeist movies were released in 1982, 1986 and 1988, respectively. In fact, orourke had a bowel obstruction that caused septic shock. Set in a california suburb, the plot focuses on a family whose home is. Spooky goingons have always plagued the poltergeist movies ever since filming began on the original movie in 1982. Could this be just another hollywood rumor that spun out of control or is there any validity in the poltergeist curse. In most versions of the urban legend, all the cast members died while in others only four deaths are supposedly connected to. The movie revolves around a suburban family who move into a new home and begin to notice strange. Celebrity mysteries ep03 poltergeist coincidence or curse.
But we wont know until we get all the facts in the curse of poltergeist. As a new starstudded jungle book hits movie screens today, heres a look at the. Sampson died on june 3, 1987, aged 53, after of an illness caused by a chronic degenerative condition, according to the herald journal. The poltergeist franchise is well known for its cast death count. The first poltergeist poltergiest film appeared on screen on 1982. Cursed movies poltergeist creepy tales from cursed. Heather orourke aka carol anne, who said the famous line, theyre heeere was. Hollywoods poltergeist curse after four film stars died.
Curse of the poltergeist 2015 mike rutkowski releases. While no horrific accidents occurred on the set of the new film that we know of, anyway, there are plenty of rumors of a curse on the original film trilogys cast. Oct 19, 2002 i dont know which is scarier the poltergeist movies or this documentary e. The untimely passing of poltergeist s iconic young star is perhaps the most convincing case for a curse. Of all the films in this list, poltergeist makes the freakiest case for cursed movie sets. The poltergeist trilogy curse, also commonly known as the poltergeist curse, is a curse that is supposedly linked to the sparanormal horror film series poltergeist.
The film starts out how i like, dropping us right in the middle of horrific events unfolding as the monster, in this case a vengeful ghost, is on a killing spree. A huge box office success, the movie spawned two sequels that were a case of diminishing returns critically and commercially. I dont know which is scarier the poltergeist movies or this documentary e. Oct 23, 2018 overall i found a lot that i liked with american poltergeist.
The poltergeist poltergiest movie curse was there a. The documentary will focus on the life and experiences of poltergeist actor oliver robins, who played robbie freeling in the first and second installment of the. Poltergeist movie curse true story popsugar entertainment. In fact, its often called the most cursed film set of all time because of what happened to so many of its stars after the movie hit theaters. Well the little girl died of insestinal problems, most know that, but did you know the eldest daughter was strangled by her boy friend. Diehards would probably assume that there is still some poltergeist curse linking all these characters, but ponder some of these points before jumping to any further conclusions. As a child of the 80s, the socalled poltergeist curse looms largest in my memory amongst films. Poltergeist curse continues to haunt people in real life. The other side, is geregisseerd door brian gibson en werd uitgebracht op 23 mei 1986 door mgm. Each recounts an episode in the lives of the freelings, a fictitious family who have the bad luck to take up residence in. A reboot of the 1982 film of the same name and the fourth installment overall in the poltergeist franchise, the film stars sam rockwell, rosemarie dewitt, jared harris and jane adams. Actress dominique young, who made her debut in poltergeist as the elder sister of carol anne, was strangled to death by her former boyfriend, john thomas sweeney, in the wake of an argument between the two. Poltergeist is a 2015 american supernatural horror film directed by gil kenan and written by david lindsayabaire. Jan 31, 2019 the legend of the socalled poltergeist curse began the same year the first movie was released.
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