Vol XVII. Cursed Horror Movies Cursed or Coincidences? It seems any horror film that involves the Devil and Demons brings with them death, mishaps, and murder. From The Exorcist to The Omen. What do all these films have in common, and does it create the famous horror movie curse? Sweet Dreams... Lights Out... THE EXORCIST, 1973, Owned by Universal Studios. THE OMEN, 1976, Owned by Owned by 20th Century Fox Film Corp. POLTERGEIST, 1982, Owned by Warner Brothers