Movies and TvShows featuring "religious-sect" theme.

When a single mother and Helsinki Police Detective named Sofia Karppi spirals into a deep depression following the death of her husband, she is assigned to a new case involving the murder of a woman found on a construction site. Determined to find the killer and bring them to justice, Sofia must navigate the complexities of the case while also dealing with her own personal demons.

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.

Waco is a TV mini-series that tells the dramatic and true story of the 1993 Waco siege in Texas, where an FBI standoff with a cult leader and his followers ended in a tragic shootout and burning building.

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.

When a message in a bottle is discovered in Denmark, it leads to a cold case investigation involving a missing child and religious fundamentalism. A police detective and his partner must unravel the conspiracy to bring justice.

In the TV show "Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey (2022)", it explores the story of Warren Jeffs and his shocking criminal case within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The series delves into his rise within the religious sect and the crimes he committed, shedding light on topics such as religious fundamentalism, cult leaders, forced marriages, and sexual abuse.%s

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.

In 1993, cult leader David Koresh engages in a 51-day siege with the federal government in Waco, Texas. The story explores the intense standoff and its violent aftermath.

In the early 1900s, a man becomes involved in a battle with the timber industry to prevent the destruction of the giant redwood trees. He also deals with personal struggles, including a recurring womanizer and a widow who gets embroiled in dangerous situations. The story unfolds with sabotage, framed murder, and attempted murder, showcasing the man's efforts to save lives and seek justice. The movie highlights the importance of conservation and the challenges faced in building a railroad and developing the land. Set in California and Wisconsin, this epic Western and period drama explores themes of moral reformation and the clash between the timber barons and conservationists.

Savage Messiah is a drama-thriller movie that revolves around a social worker who becomes obsessed with a religious cult and gets involved in a disturbing investigation. The story takes place in a small town and explores themes of child abuse, manipulation, and violence.

The King of Kings is a silent film that tells the story of Jesus Christ, his life, crucifixion, and resurrection. Set in ancient Rome and Judea, the film portrays the religious and historical events surrounding Jesus and his disciples.

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is a documentary that explores the infamous events surrounding the Peoples Temple and the mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. The film delves into the charismatic leadership of Jim Jones, the political and religious motivations behind the cult, and the tragic outcome that resulted in the deaths of over 900 people. It also examines the impact of the events on survivors and the lasting legacy of the Peoples Temple.

Almost 10 years after being charged with a heinous crime, former members of a Chilean cult share their haunting experiences.

Set in the 1980s in England, Son of Rambow tells the story of two young boys who bond over their love for movies and create their own action-packed film. As they embark on this adventure, they navigate family relationships, religious upbringings, and the challenges of their friendship.

When a religious sect steals a powerful artifact, the crew of Babylon 5 must race against time to retrieve it before it falls into the wrong hands. Along the way, they encounter alien races, virtual reality entrepreneurs, and a trapped soul seeking revenge.

Anne Hamilton-Byrne was beautiful, charismatic and delusional. She was also incredibly dangerous. Convinced she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, Hamilton-Byrne headed an apocalyptic sect called The Family, which was prominent in Melbourne from the 1960s through to the 1990s. With her husband Bill, she acquired numerous children – some through adoption scams, some born to cult members – and raised them as her own. Isolated from the outside world, the children were dressed in matching outfits, had identical dyed blonde hair, and were allegedly beaten, starved and injected with LSD. Taught that Hamilton-Byrne was both their mother and the messiah, the children were eventually rescued during a police raid in 1987, but their trauma had only just begun.

In God's Country is a modern day story of slavery. Young women ignored by the police and protected by "freedom of religion" are trapped in polygamous communities scattered throughout North America. Judith Joseph is one of them. Despite being raised under the watchful eyes of "God's Keepers" and knowing no other life, Judith realises she cannot watch her sixteen year old daughter succumb to the same fate she was born into. Desperate, with no other resources and no connections, Judith sets her house on fire and escapes with her five children. Alone, on the "outside", Judith is ill equipped to handle the challenges facing her, but she's determined to build a life.

Holy Hell is a documentary that explores the story of a cult and its charismatic leader in the 1980s. The film examines the experiences of former cult members and reveals the psychological abuse and deception they endured.

The Emigrant tells the story of a eunuch who joins a religious sect in ancient Egypt. He embarks on a quest for knowledge and faces religious conflict, starvation, and a waterfall. Along the way, he encounters a princess, a commander-in-chief, and a secret cult. The movie explores themes of literacy, slavery, and the harsh realities of desert life in 14th-century BC Egypt.

Bernard, an executive for a big company, tries to get home in time for his wedding but is caught in the middle of a mass suicide. He saves a sect member who then follows him like a puppy, and is chased by the sect leaders, two over-the-top crooks with bloated egos and a craving for money.