The “Poltergeist” horror films are one of the scariest, best-known movie franchises in Hollywood history, but the terrifying paranormal events portrayed on-screen often pale to the bizarre, mysterious, and sometimes tragic incidents that occurred off-camera. From malfunctioning equipment and on-set explosions, to killer dolls and sudden and tragic deaths, the rumors swirling around the series have both audiences and filmmakers alike asking the question: Could these tragic events just be a horrific coincidence? Or are the Poltergeist movies indeed cursed?

In 1977, forty-two year-old Elvis Presley was found dead inside his Memphis mansion. The news stunned millions, but the shock quickly turned to doubt about whether Presley was really gone. There were too many suspicious events, strange coincidences, and even actual sightings involving Elvis. Nearly forty years later, those doubts still remain and continue to grow stronger. Could it be possible that the King of Rock and Roll had pulled off one of the greatest hoaxes in history: his own death? And if so, why? There is no shortage of theories. Was he fleeing the mob? Were Priscilla and Lisa Marie in mortal danger? Or was Elvis just trying to escape the prison that his fame had become?

Bob Crane, one of the most recognizable stars in Hollywood during the 1960s, was known for his comedic performances in Hogan’s Heroes and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Fans and admirers of Crane believed his characters traits to be similar to his own being: lighthearted, charming and witty. But behind his on-screen persona, Crane had a dark side. His involvement in sexual escapades and amateur pornography created many enemies for the actor, any of whom could have had a motive to kill. In June 1978, the beloved entertainer was found bludgeoned to death in his apartment. Was Crane violently murdered by his best friend and partner in crime? Did a jealous boyfriend of one of Crane’s mistresses seek revenge that ended in homicide? Or did his soon to be ex-wife finally snap amidst their messy divorce? The mystery still remains: who killed Bob Crane?

The Best Picture winner for 1972 has several underworld inspirations. Don Vito A. Corleone is based on real mob boss Frank Costello. Don Corleone was born in the same year as Costello, and like Costello earned vast illegal incomes from gambling and bootlegging, and enjoyed unrivalled political clout through friends in the power. Carlo Gambino’s life also inspired Don Corleone’s character. Both were low-key gangsters, and quite different from their contemporaries. Gambino was careful enough never to be imprisoned, and died in his own home. Like Gambino, Don Corleone had three sons and a daughter. Also like Don Corleone, Gambino’s activities came under heavy FBI scrutiny with wiretaps, bugs and lip-readers being employed to gather evidence, but Gambino knew how to conduct his business “in silence” and escaped without any jail time.

Nine hundred men adrift at sea, hundreds of miles from land, battling the elements, man-eating sharks… and even each other. Starving, exhausted, and desperate for water, the men cling to hope that rescue is coming soon. But no one even knows they’re missing. It seems like no one can possibly survive… Shark Terror: USS Indianapolis.

Shocking crimes and out-of-control perpetrators caught on camera.

An NBA championship celebration turns into a full-scale riot in Los Angeles; a convicted murderer goes berserk at his sentencing; a rock band’s controversial song dedication sends audience members into a frenzy.

Officers pursue two suspects on foot who fled from a stolen vehicle. A drunk driver is pulled over after a brief chase. Officers receive a call for help from a juvenile about an attempted break-in.

Officers spot a suspected stolen vehicle and a pursuit ensues. Officers are called to a fight at a bar over a tossed drink. Police are called to the scene of two intoxicated siblings arguing.

Officers give chase to a suspect driving a stolen vehicle. A bio-hazard bin an illegal knife and drugs are found during a traffic stop. Agents go undercover in an area known for heavy drug activity.

A man involved in a drug deal claims he works for the task force. An irate woman slams the front door when Officers arrive. Police pull over two young suspects in an area known for drug activity.

A call which involves three people disputing about a house being destroyed by a very intoxicated person. The deputy is called out to the house 2 more times and on the last call someone has been shot.

Deputy Roberts responds to a fight at a popular local bar and is forced to take someone down to the ground in order to maintain some peace. Deputy Dacanay responds to a person who is screaming in a mall parking lot that he cannot feel his face. Deputy Campora responds to a call that two people are breaking into an apartment.

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