What are the most well - known scary Hollywood stories?

The movie 'Psycho' also has some scary tales associated with it. Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece was shocking for its time. The shower scene in particular was so intense. There were stories about how the actress who played Marion Crane was really nervous during the filming of that scene, and the black - and - white cinematography added to the overall sense of unease.

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.

Another well - known one is about the haunted cemetery. People claim to have seen strange lights and figures floating among the tombstones. Some say they've even been touched by cold, unseen hands while walking through it.

The story of the Lost Battalion is another. Trapped behind enemy lines, they were cut off from supplies and support. They had to fight off the enemy while slowly starving and running out of ammunition. The sense of isolation and impending doom in that situation made it a truly scary story of WW1.

There's a story about a BTS member feeling an 'unusual presence' during a late - night practice session. However, considering they often practice for long hours and get tired, it could have been just a momentary hallucination. They were in a big empty practice room, and the silence and exhaustion might have made their minds play tricks on them. Maybe the lack of proper ventilation made them a bit dizzy too, and they misinterpreted that feeling as something spooky.

The Bermuda Triangle is a well - known one. It's a region in the ocean where many ships and planes have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Some believe there are strange natural phenomena like magnetic anomalies that cause these disappearances.

One of the more famous stories is about the cursed lake. The water in this lake is always cold, even in the middle of summer. There are rumors that a group of settlers angered a local spirit long ago, and as a result, the lake has been a place of misfortune. Boats have mysteriously capsized and swimmers have felt unseen hands pulling them under.