Movies Horror History Horror Horror History: Thursday, May 8, 1980: The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb premiered on TV 4 Evil Eyes May 8, 1980 Mysterious events occur soon after an archaelogist discovers the Egyptian ruler’s burial site, leading some observers to take an ancient curse seriously. Starring Raymond Burr and Eva Marie Saint. Source: JustWatch BUY IT NOW! Amazon Prime Tags: The Curse of King Tut's Tomb horror Horror History ad Post navigation Previous Horror History: Thursday, April 17, 1980: The Watcher in the Woods was released in theatersNext Horror History: Friday, May 9, 1980: Friday The 13th was released in theaters Related Stories Therapy | Official Trailer | Horror Crime Thriller Horror Trailers / Clips Movies Therapy | Official Trailer | Horror Crime Thriller November 6, 2026 Nightmare Symphony | Official Trailer | Horror Horror Trailers / Clips Movies Nightmare Symphony | Official Trailer | Horror November 6, 2026 Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood Join John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson for Mikael Håfström’s “1408” Sequel Horror Movies Press Releases Breaking Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood Join John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson for Mikael Håfström’s “1408” Sequel November 6, 2026