Top 10 Films About On-Set Accidents

Description: This horror classic had numerous accidents and eerie occurrences during production, leading to the belief that the set was cursed.

Fact: A fire destroyed much of the set, and several crew members died during or shortly after production. The film's director, William Friedkin, used real priests to perform exorcisms on set.

Description: Known for its "curse," this film about the Antichrist saw several bizarre accidents and tragedies during and after its production.

Fact: The film's producer, Mace Neufeld, was on a plane that was struck by lightning. Several people associated with the film died in unusual ways.

Description: Werner Herzog's film about a man's obsession with building an opera house in the Amazon jungle involved real-life challenges, including dragging a steamship over a mountain.

Fact: The film's production was documented in "Burden of Dreams," showing the real-life struggles and accidents. The original lead actor, Jason Robards, had to leave due to illness, and Mick Jagger, who was to play his sidekick, had scheduling conflicts.

Description: This horror film about a family haunted by spirits had a series of unfortunate events, leading to the myth of a "Poltergeist curse."

Fact: Several actors from the film died prematurely, including Dominique Dunne, who was murdered shortly after the film's release.

Description: This anthology film based on the classic TV series had a tragic accident during the filming of the segment "Time Out," resulting in the deaths of actor Vic Morrow and two child actors.

Fact: The accident led to significant changes in child labor laws in the film industry. Director John Landis was charged with involuntary manslaughter but was acquitted.

Description: James Cameron's underwater epic had numerous accidents, including near-drownings and equipment failures, making it one of the most challenging shoots in film history.

Fact: Ed Harris nearly drowned during a scene where he was supposed to be underwater for an extended period. The film's special effects were groundbreaking but extremely dangerous.

Description: This dark, gothic film about a man resurrected to avenge his and his fiancée's murder is infamous for the tragic on-set accident that led to the death of its star, Brandon Lee.

Fact: The film was completed using CGI and stunt doubles to finish Brandon Lee's scenes. The accident occurred due to a prop gun malfunction.

Description: While not directly an on-set accident, Heath Ledger's death shortly after filming his role as the Joker adds a tragic layer to this critically acclaimed film.

Fact: Ledger's performance was posthumously awarded an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film's production was marked by intense secrecy and dedication from Ledger.

Description: While not an accident in the traditional sense, this film is notorious for the high incidence of cancer among its cast and crew, possibly due to nuclear fallout from nearby atomic bomb tests.

Fact: Over 90 of the 220 people involved in the production developed cancer, including stars John Wayne and Susan Hayward.

Description: This film about a family living with wild animals resulted in numerous injuries to the cast and crew, including director Noel Marshall and actress Tippi Hedren.

Fact: Over 70 members of the cast and crew were injured during production, with some requiring hospitalization. It's often referred to as the "most dangerous movie ever made."