3. The Omen (1976)
The Omen is legendary not just for its chilling story, but for the real-life misfortunes that shadowed the production. A plane carrying crew members was struck by lightning, while another crew member narrowly avoided a violent hotel bombing. Adding to the film’s eerie reputation, a special effects artist was involved in a car crash that mirrored a gruesome scene from the movie itself. The uncanny string of accidents convinced many that the film was touched by a genuine curse. Details here
