Shudder Will Explore More "Cursed Films" With a Second Season – Bloody Disgusting

Shudder has announced today that Jay Cheels docu-series Cursed Films will be back for a second season, exploring more real-life tales of alleged horror movie curses.

Cursed Films explores the facts and legends around iconic films and franchises whose casts and crews have been struck by misfortune and tragedy. The first season examined The Omen,Poltergeist,The Exorcist,The CrowandTwilight Zone: The Movie.

Season two, now in production and set to premiere in 2021, will turn its focus to a new group of cursed films whose titles will be revealed at a later date.

Season one ofCursed Filmscaptivated audiences with its thoughtful but unflinching exploration of the often tragic events surrounding some of historys most notorious productions, becoming an instant hit for us and earning rave reviews from both critics and viewers. Since its debut, the number one question weve been asked is: Will there be more, and how soon? Were delighted to say that were partnering with Jay once again for a second season ofCursed Filmsthat will be even bigger and better than the first, said Craig Engler, Shudders General Manager.

Filming season one ofCursed Filmswas an amazing experience, so Im thrilled to have the chance to interview a new group of talented filmmakers and film critics while exploring the stories behind five more legendarily ill-fated film productions. This time around well be heading outside of North America for a few episodes, which will not only widen the scope of the series but offer an exciting collection of stories connected to a diverse group of movies, said Cheel.

Were thrilled to be on board for the second season ofCursed Filmsand to be working with Jay and Shudder. We cant wait to dive into the fascinating stories behind these films and see where Jays bold vision and creative approach takes us this season, said executive producers Jonas Prupas and Courtney Dobbins.

Cursed Films features conversations with cast and crew who were there to witness these tragedies firsthandand bear the weight of them to this dayalong with writers, scholars and experts. The show debuted in April as the second most-watched series premiere in Shudder history, behind only breakout hit Creepshow. Cursed Films also stands as the services most-watched documentary premiere (series or film) ever.

Season two will be written, directed and edited by Jay Cheel (How to Build a Time Machine) and executive produced by Jonas Prupas and Courtney Dobbins from Muse Entertainment, along with Jay Cheel and Brian Robertson from Low End.

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Shudder Will Explore More "Cursed Films" With a Second Season - Bloody Disgusting

Reviewed and Recommended by Erik Baquero