You can’t open a streaming app these days without another show popping up about cults. It might seem strange. After all, cults aren’t exactly a new phenomenon. But with the rise of social media, we can now see inside these…[Continue Reading...]
Years before he became an acclaimed child star, actor River Phoenix spent several years in a controversial religious cult — and those close to him say that he carried the trauma for the rest of his life. Phoenix’s parents, John…[Continue Reading...]
The People’s Temple and NXIVM stand as two of the most terrifying testaments to the cruel, violent and deadly nature of cults. These organizations—led by the charismatic and manipulative figures Jim Jones and Keith Raniere, respectively—showcase how even the most…[Continue Reading...]
Thanks to the prevalence of the true crime documentary craze, we now know more than we probably wish we did on the subject of weird and controlling cults. Shows like Dancing For the Devil have given us an inside look…[Continue Reading...]
You can probably guess what happened next if you’ve seen any Netflix documentary before. Those involved are taking umbrage with the program’s assertions, including dancer Miranda Derrick whose family is featured prominently in the three-part series. Broadly, she denies the…[Continue Reading...]
It’s only when members have become invested that the tone might shift. If you or someone you love notices cultlike tendencies, Ross recommends sitting down and getting educated on the manipulation tactics used in most destructive cults. The main characteristics…[Continue Reading...]
Cults captivate us with a mix of fascination and terror. From a psychological perspective, they epitomize the darker aspects of human behavior and the profound influence that charismatic leaders can wield. Leaders of these organizations deploy a range of psychological…[Continue Reading...]
Vik White has become one of the most influential dancers across social media platforms today. Because of his immense talent, television and film appearances, and millions of fans on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, it appeared that Vik was doing quite…[Continue Reading...]
On Netflix, the three-part docuseries Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult aired at the end of May. But in the real world, the series just keeps going. In the latest installment, Miranda Wilking Derrick, its apparently unwitting subject…[Continue Reading...]
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