2. Poltergeist (1982)
The legend of the ‘Poltergeist Curse’ has haunted Hollywood for decades. Several cast members, including child star Heather O’Rourke and Dominique Dunne, died under tragic and unexpected circumstances after filming. Whispers that real human skeletons were used as props only intensified the film’s unsettling aura, with many believing this act invited supernatural forces onto the set. A series of bizarre accidents and chilling coincidences cemented the curse in horror lore. The unsettling legacy continues to fascinate—and frighten—horror fans. Learn more
