20 biggest on-set accidents that changed movie history

Modified Nov 19, 2024 13:46 ET

The Cannonball Run (1981) - Distributor: 20th Century Fox ; The X-Files (1998) - Distributor: 20th Century Fox ; The Dark Knight (2008) - Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures ; Top Gun (1986) - Distributor: Paramount Pictures

11) John Bruckner in The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead (2010–present) - Distributor: AMC Networks

A tragic accident caused by negligence happened on the sets of The Walking Dead. Stuntman John Bernecker was supposed to act out a fall from the 22nd floor. The safety pads below were misplaced and he crashed on the floor leading to severe head injury. Unfortunately, Bernecker succumbed to his injuries.

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Edited by Priscillah Mueni