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December 3, 2008 2:33:22 AM CST



Curses! 9 Totally Unlucky Films

Posted May 11, 08 12:25 PM CDT in Arts & Living 

(Newser) – Even dramas and spy movies can turn into disaster flicks, either during or after the final wrap. The Los Angeles Times takes a close look at 9 accursed movies.

  1. Quantum of Solace: Anything but peaceful, the disaster tally included one lake-submerged Aston Martin, one stabbed technician, and a totaled Alfa Romero. Is it the work of SPECTRE?    

  1. Poltergeist: A spooky film turned deadly for a pair of young actors. One murdered by a jealous boyfriend, the other died from Crohn’s disease during a sequel.
  2. Superman: The murder of George Reeves and the paralyzing accident of Christopher Reeve are just the tip of the Kryptonite.
  3. The Misfits: Those who starred faded not long after the film’s production: Clark Gable died 11 days later; Marilyn Monroe’s drug overdose claimed her in 1962; and co-star Montgomery Clift succumbed to his drug habit in 1966.
  4. The Man Who Killed Don Quixote: A flash flood washed away the set; Don Quixote had to be airlifted to a hospital; and insurers left in droves after Johnny Depp’s departure.
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Source Los Angeles Times

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Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe, play a scene in "The Misfits" in this undated file photo. It turned out to be the last movie for both in 1961. (AP Photo, file)   (AP Photo)
This undated image by Sony Pictures shows Daniel Craig as Bond in Quantum of Solace. The flick's disaster tally included a lake-submerged Aston Martin, stabbed technician and totaled Alfa Romero.   (AP Photo/HO)
Tragedy frequently followed those who donned Superman's costume, as pictured here in this Christie's auction photo.   (Getty Images)
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