Article continues below advertisementOK! can reveal Scarlett Johansson's decision to lead a new, "radical" remake of The Exorcist has revived long‑standing fears surrounding the franchise's notorious off‑screen tragedies and prompted fresh warnings from those close to the production she could be the next victim of the franchise's deadly "curse."The 41-year-old has signed on to star in director Mike Flanagan's reimagining of the 1973 horror classic despite the film long dogged by one of Hollywood's most enduring reputations for misfortune.