The Most Cursed Film In Hollywood History
A Cursed Production
1976's The Omen has gone down as one of the most disturbing horror films—but due to the strange and tragic behind-the-scenes stories, many believe that it was a cursed endeavor from the very beginning.
The Surprising Origin Story
The Omen has a rather surprising origin story. It was not the brainchild of a Hollywood director or screenwriter. Instead, Robert Munger—a born-again Christian and advertising executive—came up with the chilling tale of the antichrist, Damien.
A Winning Pitch
As a religious man, Munger relished in the biblical layers of the story—but on the other hand, he was also a businessman, who knew the plot had real commercial appeal. Hollywood agreed with him.
He Got His Foot In The Door
Producer Harvey Bernhard truly believed in Munger's pitch. After all, Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist had been massive hits. But when Bernhard began plans to start the project, Munger had a shocking reaction.
The Creator Gave A Chilling Warning
In an unforeseen twist, Munger switched his tune and began warning Hollywood not to produce this film. He believed that it would only cause deep suffering.
