5. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
The eerie atmosphere of Rosemary’s Baby seemed to seep into real life. Producer William Castle received chilling death threats and endured severe kidney stones soon after filming. Composer Krzysztof Komeda tragically died after a mysterious fall. Adding to the movie’s unsettling legacy, scenes were shot at the Dakota building—later infamous as the site of John Lennon’s murder. Many believe the film’s dark subject matter may have attracted genuine misfortune. Explore further
