From shocking real-life cults to disturbing leaders, here are the best documentaries on Netflix to watch after Trust Me: The False Prophet. With the release of Trust Me: The False Prophet on Netflix, interest in cult stories and psychological deep-dives…[Continue Reading...]
It all starts in front of a screen, in the most innocent way possible. Accepting a friend request on Facebook. Following an influencer. Signing up for a study skills course about investing in cryptocurrencies. Entering a Roblox minigame. These are…[Continue Reading...]
Several of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars have opened up about their time spent in cults. For some, that experience began in childhood — long before fame. As adults, they’ve reflected on how they became involved and, ultimately, how they found…[Continue Reading...]
The leader of a Black supremacist Egyptian-themed cult is seeking early release from federal prison, claiming in papers filed last month that he suffers from a recurring medical condition that causes parts of his body to swell. Dwight "Malachi" York,…[Continue Reading...]
On Wednesday, former executives of Japan’s dissolved Unification Church reportedly established a new organization under the name Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU), led by former head Masaichi Hori. Although the original body faced court-ordered liquidation, its successor…[Continue Reading...]
There’s something about a cult documentary that is guaranteed to draw me in – whether it’s the fascinating original footage (for some reason, these organisations often seem to have members who are also film-makers), the shocking, true-crime stories or the…[Continue Reading...]
Newly released jailhouse bodycam video is raising questions - and eyebrows - about the mental state and belief system of “doomsday mom” Lori Vallow Daybell. The footage from July 2025 shows her being cited for contraband in prison, including M&Ms,…[Continue Reading...]
That’s how a 911 call began in a case that would unravel into allegations of control, isolation and abuse within a family investigators later described as cult-like. “My stepmom… My dad is going to kill me,” the caller told the…[Continue Reading...]
The horrifying revelation left everyone who encountered it profoundly disturbed by the atrocities that had unfolded behind closed doors. A harrowing incest cult came to light, founded by two great-great grandparents in an isolated rural valley, hidden from society's view.…[Continue Reading...]
Clitoral stimulation as a path to spiritual connection, mental clarity and emotional wellbeing has been practiced for millennia. After being convicted on forced labor conspiracy charges related to the practice (and getting sentenced to nine years by a Brooklyn court…[Continue Reading...]
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