Movies and TvShows featuring "religious-cult" theme.
A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.
A group of friends in a small community stumble upon a religious cult known for its brainwashing and psychological abuse. They must navigate deceptive practices and irrational behavior to save their friend from the clutches of the cult, while also exposing the truth behind the scam.
The Crimson Rivers is a gripping TV show that follows a murder investigation led by a male-female police partnership. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a dark secret society with neo-Nazi ties and a disturbing religious cult involved in ritual murders and sacrifices. With a series of attempted murders and a mysterious hunting accident, the detectives race against time to unravel the truth and stop the culprits before more lives are lost.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a family must live in silence to avoid being hunted by sound-sensitive creatures. When a young deaf girl discovers a sanctuary, they must fight to survive and protect each other.
A woman named Rose searches for her adopted daughter Sharon in the strange and desolate town of Silent Hill. As she navigates the town, she encounters supernatural creatures and horrifying events. Along the way, she uncovers the dark secrets of Silent Hill and must confront the darkness within herself.
Follows a hyper-religious community. They will ask: how does an idiosyncratic family navigating modern life nowadays protect themselves from eternal hell fire?
After being trapped in a nuclear bunker for 35 years due to paranoia about the Cold War, a man emerges into the present day and must navigate the challenges and changes of modern society in Los Angeles. Along the way, he forms new relationships, falls in love, and learns about the world that has evolved while he was isolated.
Caprica is set before the events of Battlestar Galactica and follows the creation of artificial intelligence and the development of virtual reality. The show explores the ethical and moral dilemmas that arise as AI becomes more advanced and its impact on society.
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is a gripping TV show that takes place in 1938 Los Angeles. The city is plagued by racial tension, corruption, and supernatural forces. As a murder rocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega and his partner Lewis Michener unravel a conspiracy that involves Nazis, a religious cult, and a supernatural entity. The show explores themes of racism, anti-Semitism, and the struggle for power.
In a dystopian world ravaged by a deadly pandemic, a young woman struggles to survive on her own. When she crosses paths with a religious cult known as 'The Clan,' her life takes a dangerous turn.
In 'The Other Lamb,' a young girl named Selah is born into an all-female cult led by their charismatic leader, Shepherd. As Selah starts to question the teachings and her own place within the cult, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion. The dark secrets of the cult begin to unravel, leading to shocking revelations and a dangerous escape.
In a small town, a couple passing through accidentally hit a young boy with their car. They soon discover that the town is inhabited by a cult of children who have killed all the adults and believe that corn is their god. As they struggle to escape, they uncover the dark secrets of the cult and their horrifying rituals.
The Path (2016) is a drama TV show that follows the lives of members in a religious cult called Meyerism. As they navigate their beliefs, faith, and the manipulative tactics of their greedy institution, they uncover the darker secrets and challenges faced by the cult and its followers.
Alcoholic Freddie Quell struggles with his post-war life until he becomes fascinated by a philosophical movement led by Lancaster Dodd. As Freddie becomes more involved with The Cause, his violent and erratic behavior continues to plague him. Despite their differences, Freddie and Dodd form a bond, but tensions arise within The Cause and Freddie eventually leaves. He embarks on his own journey, finding temporary happiness but ultimately feeling lost.
In The Lodge, a family finds themselves isolated in a remote lodge during a snowstorm. As tensions rise, dark secrets from the past come to light, leading to horrifying consequences.
Mandy is a dark and surreal movie set in the year 1983. It follows the story of a lumberjack named Red who seeks revenge against a religious cult leader named Jeremiah who kidnapped and murdered his girlfriend Mandy. Red embarks on a nightmarish journey filled with hallucinogens, bloodshed, and brutal violence as he seeks to avenge Mandy's death.
A father and his son go on the run when it is discovered that the son has special abilities. They are pursued by government agencies and religious cults who want to exploit the boy's powers. The father must do whatever it takes to protect his son and keep him safe.
Eaten Alive! is an Italian exploitation film set in the dangerous jungles of New Guinea. It follows a group of people who become trapped and hunted by a cannibalistic religious cult. The film features extreme violence, misogyny, and graphic scenes of torture. The survivors must navigate the treacherous jungle and avoid becoming the next victims of the cult.
The aftermath of the disastrous Waco standoff at the Branch Davidian compound is portrayed in this five-part drama series. It explores the events that galvanized American militia movements and contributed to the radicalization of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols.
After escaping a religious cult, a pregnant woman tries to start a new life only to be haunted by her past. Years later, she returns to her hometown to confront the cult and the dark secret it holds.