13 Films About Cults and Belief Systems
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The InvitationMovie · 2016 · 100m · Thriller, HorrorWill and his girlfriend Kira attend a dinner with old friends at the home of Will’s ex, Eden, and her new partner David. The evening starts casually, but Will begins to suspect that David, their host, has ulterior motives.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 2
Kill ListMovie · 2011 · 95m · Horror, Thriller, CrimeA hitman, still recovering from a failed previous job, accepts a new contract: three kills for a substantial reward. The assignment begins simply enough, but quickly spirals out of control, drawing the killer into a dangerous and disturbing world.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 3
FaultsMovie · 2014 · 90m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeClaire is trapped by a strange new cult known as Faults. Hoping to get their daughter back, Claire's parents seek out Ansel Roth, a leading expert in mind control.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 4
Ticket to HeavenMovie · 1981 · 108mDavid is drawn into a religious cult that employs starvation, exhaustion, and psychological manipulation to transform its members into devoted followers of a charismatic leader focused on financial gain. The story follows David's disturbing change as he becomes a physically and mentally depleted version of himself. His friends and family then organize a risky operation to rescue him through a kidnapping and deprogramming effort.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 5
Eyes Wide ShutMovie · 1999 · 159m · Drama, Thriller, MysteryDr. Bill Harford's life changes when his wife Alice reveals her hidden desires. Seeking answers and wanting to understand his marriage, Bill explores underground sexual groups. He finds a world far darker and more dangerous than he anticipated. The film examines obsession, betrayal, and the difficulty of distinguishing fantasy from reality as Bill becomes deeply involved. He faces escalating risks and must confront his own fears and desires, questioning love and loyalty.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 6
Split ImageMovie · 1982 · 111mA vulnerable young man becomes trapped in the grip of a contemporary religious cult. Desperate to help their son, the boy’s parents arrange for a deprogrammer to secretly take him away and bring him back home.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 7
The MasterMovie · 2012 · 137m · DramaHaunted by PTSD and battling alcoholism, Freddie, a troubled veteran, finds a sense of belonging aboard the ship of Lancaster Dodd. Dodd is the charismatic leader of a new movement, a kind of religion, that he develops in the aftermath of World War II.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 8
Starry EyesMovie · 2014 · 96m · Horror, Fantasy, MysteryA promising young actress discovers the dark secrets behind Hollywood's powerful figures and makes a dangerous deal to achieve her dreams of fame and wealth.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 9
Martha Marcy May MarleneMovie · 2011 · 101m · Drama, ThrillerYears after escaping a cult, Martha reaches out to her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha arrives at Lucy's peaceful Connecticut home, where she lives with her husband, Ted. However, the trauma of her time in the cult makes it difficult for Martha to find peace. Haunted by flashbacks, she is overcome by a persistent feeling of dread, particularly concerning the cult's manipulative leader.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 10
Nothing Bad Can HappenMovie · 2013 · 108m · Drama, Horror, CrimeTore, a young man searching for meaning within a Christian punk subculture, encounters a troubled family. Their presence challenges Tore's deeply held beliefs.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 11
The ConspiracyMovie · 2012 · 85m · Thriller, HorrorA documentary crew investigating conspiracy theories stumbles upon something far more sinister: a hidden, ancient society with dangerous secrets.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 12
The SacramentMovie · 2014 · 99m · Horror, ThrillerTwo journalists travel to document their friend's attempt to reconnect with his sister. They find her living in a secluded community called "Eden Parish," a self-sufficient rural settlement of nearly two hundred people led by a mysterious figure known as "Father." The journalists soon realize that Eden Parish isn't the idyllic place it appears to be, hiding a dark secret. Their documentary project quickly transforms into a struggle to survive.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 13
Sound of My VoiceMovie · 2011 · 85m · Science Fiction, Drama, MysteryA journalist and his girlfriend become involved in an investigation of a cult. The cult's leader asserts he is a time traveler from the future.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
