What are the most well - known Hollywood scary stories?

The 'Poltergeist' curse is quite well - known. There were a series of tragedies associated with the cast members. Some believe it was due to the use of real human skeletons as props in the movie, which was considered a desecration. This led to a string of misfortunes for those involved in the film.

River Phoenix's story is also widely known. He was a rising star with a lot of talent. However, he had a difficult life. He got involved in drugs at a young age, and his drug use eventually led to his untimely death outside a nightclub. His death was a shock to the Hollywood community and his fans, and it was a sad end to a promising career.

The story of Heath Ledger is a sad one. His intense preparation for the role of the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' took a toll on his mental health. He became so immersed in the dark character that it may have contributed to his overdose. Another is the exploitation of actresses like Hedy Lamarr. Her beauty was used to promote movies, but her intelligence (she was an inventor) was overlooked in Hollywood for a long time.

The case of Frances Farmer is a tragic old Hollywood story. She was a talented actress who faced a downward spiral. She was institutionalized against her will, and her career was derailed. Hollywood's harsh treatment of her, including false rumors and mismanagement, led to her downfall. There was also the tragic end of Jean Harlow. She died at a young age from kidney failure, and her short but impactful career was marred by personal and professional hardships.

Another is the 'Batman & Robin' debacle. The movie was too campy and had a lot of problems in production. The costumes were a mess, and the script was weak. It ended up ruining the Batman franchise for a while and was a huge disappointment to fans.

One well - known 'old Hollywood black story' is the struggle of Hattie McDaniel. She was the first African - American to win an Oscar for her role in 'Gone with the Wind', but she faced discrimination on set and in Hollywood at large. She had to use a separate 'colored' entrance at the premiere of the movie.

The story of the haunted theater is quite well - known. Actors and stagehands have reported seeing a ghostly woman in a white dress in the balcony. They say she appears during rehearsals and sometimes even during shows, just standing there, watching.

The story of the Witch of Bakersfield is also famous. She was an outcast in the old days, and people accused her of practicing dark magic. She was burned at the stake near a local pond. Ever since then, people say that if you go near the pond at night, you can see her face in the water, and she'll try to pull you in.

One well - known story is when a sasaeng followed an idol's car at a dangerously high speed. The idol was on their way home after a long day of work, and this sasaeng's actions put not only the idol but also other drivers on the road at risk. It was really terrifying.

The story of the phantom camper is quite well - known. People claim to see a figure that looks like a camper, but when they approach, it vanishes. Some say it's the spirit of a camper who died in the campground long ago.