People Magazine Investigates: Cults
(2018)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 2
Word of Faith
Episode 6 - 7-08-2019
42m
To this day, lost souls flock to North Carolina where they're promised deliverance from demons by Pastor Jane Whaley at the Word of Faith Fellowship. But deliverance comes at a price, including beatings, medical horrors, and psychological abuse.
7.3/10
Haven't Seen
The Movement of God
Episode 5 - 7-01-2019
42m
Charismatic preacher Sam Fife inspires a worldwide network of nondenominational Christian groups. To prepare for the apocalypse, followers renounce everything to move to the wilderness where they're subjected to beatings, exorcisms and brainwashing.
7/10Haven't Seen
The Sinful Messiah
Episode 4 - 6-24-2019
42m
In 2014, a severed human leg draws attentions to The Work, an apocalyptic cult. Known as the Sinful Messiah, Julius Schacknow declares total devotion and terrible sacrifice, called the "special work," as the only way to achieve eternal salvation.
6.6/10Haven't Seen
Heaven's Gate
Episode 3 - 6-17-2019
Heaven's Gate leader, Marshall Applewhite convinced 39 people to follow him to their graves. The world knows the horrible event as the largest mass suicide on US soil, but for followers, it was an exit strategy towards catching a UFO to heaven.
Haven't Seen
Manson Family Murders
Episode 2 - 6-10-2019
42m
In the late 60's, Charles Manson entices dozens of young women to live with him in a California desert commune. The facade breaks when he orders his followers to commit a string of murders that 50 years later, still haunt the nation's psyche.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Children of God
Episode 1 - 6-03-2019
42m
Prophet David Berg attracts thousands of followers as the Children of God cult spreads through communes around the world. But his free love message turns sinister, espousing prostitution, sexual abuse of children and rampant violence in prison camps.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
Season 1
The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors
Episode 6 - 7-09-2018
42m
The followers of cult leader Dwight York come from all walks of life. Ruby joins the Nuwaubian Nation when looking for answers to life's big questions while Niki is brought in as a child. Both become disillusioned as they learn the truth about York.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Army of God
Episode 5 - 7-02-2018
42m
Deborah & Jim Green believe they're Generals in a holy army for God, for more than 30 years their harsh rule has destroyed families and ruined lives. Cult survivors tell how the Greens transformed from charismatic hippies into militant cult leaders.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Yahweh Nation
Episode 4 - 6-25-2018
42m
Yahweh Ben Yahweh is a respected religious leader in the 1980s but behind the facade, he rules his followers with terror and violence. One survivor shares the story of this cult leader whose ruthless tactics ruin hundreds of lives and leaves 14 dead.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Word of Life
Episode 3 - 6-18-2018
42m
The Word of Life Church, starts as a small bible study group led by Pastor Jerry Irwin. After his death, his daughter Tiffanie gains control and makes life hell for the church followers, leading to the brutal death of a teenaged boy.
7/10Haven't Seen
Jonestown Massacre
Episode 2 - 6-11-2018
42m
In the late 50's Jim Jones founded the People's Temple focused on helping those in need. By 1975 he was setting up what was supposed to be a utopia known as Jonestown. But utopia quickly turned into a hell as he spiraled deeper into his own paranoia.
8/10Haven't Seen
Tony Alamo Ministries
Episode 1 - 6-04-2018
42m
Initially the Alamo Christian Foundation once held hope for a better society for young people seeking purpose. But when Susan Alamo dies of cancer Tony reveals his dark side and turns his anger on his followers including taking multiple child brides.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
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Jonestown Massacre
Episode 2 - 6-11-2018
42m
In the late 50's Jim Jones founded the People's Temple focused on helping those in need. By 1975 he was setting up what was supposed to be a utopia known as Jonestown. But utopia quickly turned into a hell as he spiraled deeper into his own paranoia.
8/10Haven't Seen
Children of God
Episode 1 - 6-03-2019
42m
Prophet David Berg attracts thousands of followers as the Children of God cult spreads through communes around the world. But his free love message turns sinister, espousing prostitution, sexual abuse of children and rampant violence in prison camps.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
Manson Family Murders
Episode 2 - 6-10-2019
42m
In the late 60's, Charles Manson entices dozens of young women to live with him in a California desert commune. The facade breaks when he orders his followers to commit a string of murders that 50 years later, still haunt the nation's psyche.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Tony Alamo Ministries
Episode 1 - 6-04-2018
42m
Initially the Alamo Christian Foundation once held hope for a better society for young people seeking purpose. But when Susan Alamo dies of cancer Tony reveals his dark side and turns his anger on his followers including taking multiple child brides.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Army of God
Episode 5 - 7-02-2018
42m
Deborah & Jim Green believe they're Generals in a holy army for God, for more than 30 years their harsh rule has destroyed families and ruined lives. Cult survivors tell how the Greens transformed from charismatic hippies into militant cult leaders.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
