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Sep 1
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Twilight Zone Movie Deaths - 639

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July 23rd, 1982. Indian Dunes ranch, Los Angeles County. During filming for Twilight Zone: The Movie, the use of explosives on set caused a helicopter to crash into Vic Morrow and two child actors, killing all three. Months later, director John Landis and four others were charged with involuntary manslaughter and accused of severe negligence.

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