What if a horror movie was so cursed that the people involved in making it started dying in real life? Sounds like something straight out of Hollywood fiction, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened with The Omen, one of the most chilling horror films ever made—and one of the most cursed.
Often referred to as the Omen cursed movie, this film’s production was plagued with deadly plane crashes, lightning strikes, and grisly accidents. The eerie misfortunes that followed the cast and crew of The Omen are enough to make even skeptics believe in the supernatural. Buckle up, because this story gets seriously creepy.
The Plane Crash That Was Almost Even Deadlier
Before filming even began, a shocking incident set the tone for what was to come. The film’s producer, Mace Neufeld, had booked a flight to Los Angeles, but at the last minute, he changed his plans. Lucky for him, because the plane he was supposed to be on crashed, killing everyone on board.
Even more disturbing? The plane crashed into a car, and that car belonged to the wife and children of the pilot. If that doesn’t scream cursed, what does?
Lightning Strikes… Again and Again
Lightning striking once? Bad luck. Lightning striking multiple times? Something weird is going on.
- Gregory Peck (who played Robert Thorn) had his plane struck by lightning while flying to the UK for filming.
- Executive producer Mace Neufeld’s plane was also hit by lightning on a different flight.
- Screenwriter David Seltzer? You guessed it—lightning struck his plane too.
Three separate flights, three separate lightning strikes. What are the odds?
A Lion Attack That Turned Deadly
One of the most infamous scenes in The Omen involves a terrifying zoo sequence with baboons. The animals react violently to the presence of Damien, the film’s Antichrist child.
The fear in that scene? Completely real. The baboons went out of control during filming, terrifying the cast and crew.
Even worse? A few days later, a zookeeper at the park was mauled to death by a lion.
A Car Crash That Mirrored a Death Scene
Perhaps the creepiest and most tragic event involved special effects designer John Richardson. He was responsible for one of The Omen’s most shocking death scenes—the infamous decapitation by glass.
One year after the film’s release, Richardson and his assistant were driving in the Netherlands when their car crashed. His assistant, Liz Moore, was decapitated in a horrifyingly similar way to the scene Richardson had designed for the movie.
As if that wasn’t chilling enough, nearby was a road sign that read: Ommen – 66.6 km. Yes, really.
The Film’s Premise: A Possible Explanation?
Many believe the tragedies surrounding The Omen were not coincidences but rather a curse linked to the movie’s content. After all, the film revolves around the Antichrist and supernatural evil.
Some religious figures even warned against making the film, claiming it would invite dark forces. Did the filmmakers unintentionally summon something sinister? Or was it just a series of extremely unfortunate events?
The Omen’s Legacy: Horror That Lives On
Despite all the tragedy, The Omen was a huge success, cementing itself as one of the greatest horror films of all time. But its legacy isn’t just about the scares—it’s about the real-life horror that haunted those involved in making it.
Even decades later, people still talk about The Omen as one of the most cursed movies ever made. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, one thing is for sure:
Some movies create horror. Others become horror.
The Omen’s Enduring Mystery
Was The Omen truly cursed, or just a string of eerie coincidences? Decades later, its dark legacy still fascinates horror fans. Whether real or imagined, The Omen remains one of Hollywood’s most chilling mysteries.