Top 10 Horror Films About Cursed Objects

Description: While not directly about a cursed object, the house in "Poltergeist" is built on a cemetery, and the TV set becomes a portal for the spirits, making it a cursed item in its own right.

Fact: The film was co-written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hooper. There are numerous urban legends about the set being cursed, including the deaths of several cast members shortly after the film's release.

Description: This film revolves around a cursed videotape that kills anyone who watches it seven days later. It's a perfect example of how a simple object can become a vessel for a deadly curse.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1998 Japanese horror film "Ringu." The iconic scene where Samara crawls out of the TV was done using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: A nurse discovers a hoodoo spell book in an old plantation house, which becomes central to the unfolding horror involving body-swapping and voodoo curses.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, adding to the authenticity of its Southern Gothic atmosphere. The house used in the film is known as the Felicity Plantation.

Description: Although primarily about demonic possession, the film features a crucifix that becomes a focal point of the exorcism, symbolizing the battle between good and evil.

Fact: The film is inspired by the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, whose exorcism and subsequent death led to a legal case in Germany.

Description: A young girl becomes possessed by a spirit after buying an antique box at a yard sale, which turns out to be a dybbuk box, a Jewish folklore object used to contain a malevolent spirit.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life story of a dybbuk box owned by Kevin Mannis, which was sold on eBay with a chilling backstory.

Description: A cursed button becomes the focal point of this horror-comedy, where a loan officer's life spirals into chaos after she refuses an extension to an old woman.

Fact: Directed by Sam Raimi, known for the "Evil Dead" series, this film marks his return to horror. The film uses practical effects for many of its scares.

Description: While not a traditional "cursed object," the body of Jane Doe in this film acts as a vessel for a curse, unleashing terror on those who examine it.

Fact: The film was shot in a real morgue, adding to the authenticity of the setting. The script was originally written for a much smaller budget but was expanded for a wider release.

Description: A prequel to "The Conjuring," this film focuses on the haunted doll Annabelle, which becomes a conduit for demonic forces, terrorizing a young couple.

Fact: The real Annabelle doll is actually a Raggedy Ann doll, not the porcelain doll depicted in the film. The movie was inspired by true events involving the Warrens, paranormal investigators.

Description: This film tells the tale of La Llorona, a ghostly figure who curses those who encounter her, often through a cursed object like a medallion or a doll.

Fact: The film is part of "The Conjuring Universe," although it's more loosely connected. It's based on the Mexican folklore of La Llorona, known as "The Weeping Woman."

Description: While not about a single cursed object, the curse in "The Grudge" is tied to the house where a tragic event occurred, making the house itself a cursed entity.

Fact: The film is an American remake of the Japanese film "Ju-on: The Grudge." It was the first film in the franchise to be released in English.