10 Most Realistic Cults in Movies

Check out these "cult" classics... Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at films that capture either the factual or emotional realism of real-life cults. Our countdown includes movies “The Invitation”, “The Endless”, “The Sacrament” and more! Do you have personal knowledge about cults, or have you watched a ton of true-crime documentaries on cults? Is there a realistic cult on film that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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[WatchMojo]

Is there a realistic cult on film that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

[chelseylin]

I’m shocked midsommar wasn’t on this list. The way the cult in that movie used Dani’s grief to make her feel like she was finally being understood and accepted was scary in itself, and then to think about what life would be like for Dani living at that place after the movie ended is just as scary!

[Artbyhurricanyounot]

Surprised to not see Midsonmar on here! The Hårga used Dani’s grief to rope her in

[Paineinyourblank]

Thank you for mentioning The Endless. I love this movie and it made me search out other films by Benson and Moorhead and Ive enjoyed every one of them. The film Resolution is a prequel to The Endless but I personally saw The Endless first and then enjoyed seeing the tie-ins in Resolution when I watched it later on

[Jeremiah_Rivers]

_Red State_ has me thinking about how the church inspired by the Westboro Baptist Church can condone needless murders just because of one’s sexual orientation. No church should ever do that. Yes, a man and a woman is the typically accepted marriage viewpoint in most religions, but as I said, it’s unacceptable for any church, real or from one’s imagination, to advocate murder.

[negakirine]

Kajillionaire and Dog Tooth are perfect examples of how a family can also exhibit cult-like dynamics.

[THANATOS-PRIME]

One time I was hanging out with a friend we went to the local target. This random Asian lady approached us and started to ramble on about how if we don’t join her church we will be doing for the apocalypse. All in broad daylight too

[doorattachment]

Martha marcy may marlene is one of the best movies oit there. But lets face it Sarah Paulson is amazing in everything she does.

[justingroff]

A bit ironic that watchmojo has a shot of Tom cruise holding onto the jetliner in MI Fallout when he is a cult member of the highest order in Scientology. I find that hilarious and sad all at the same time

[cheetocairo]

The Master is loosely based on Scientology and L Ron Hubbard

[ErikZarins]

The Sacrament spooked me and man it was an UNREAL movie...

[valerier]

A couple of my family members are in one. While I’d love to try and expose them, I’m deeply afraid of retaliation. Especially because they have so much money. Isn’t it sad?!

[theresaryan]

Every day is a good day to not be in a cult

[kandipiatkowski]

Westboro Baptist church was a poor example of the people of Kansas (considering I am from Kansas). I always thought they were crazy for their beliefs.

[jackiegillies]

The Invitation was a slow burn, but SO good!

[LegendOfFarore]

thought Midsommar would be on here for sure

[mikis]

It's the 1981 movie "Ticket to Heaven" that I think of every time I think about cults and their tactics.

[tashacooper]

Phoenix is a good actor to use he was born in a cult

[gracesherlock]

A little surprised Ticket To Heaven wasn’t on the list

[MarteParaddict]

I’ve heard many things about Mayhem, I’m from Norway, but cult is not one of them.