Action Films That Delve Into the World of Cults

Description: A police sergeant investigates the disappearance of a young girl on a remote Scottish island, only to find himself ensnared in a pagan cult's sinister plans. This classic horror film blends folk horror with cult dynamics in a chilling narrative.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but has since become a cult classic, influencing many horror films.

Description: A young lawyer is lured to New York by a charismatic law firm, only to discover that his boss is the devil himself, and the firm is a front for a cult-like organization. This film combines legal drama with supernatural elements and cult themes.

Fact: Al Pacino improvised many of his lines, adding to the film's intense and unpredictable nature.

Description: A hospice nurse discovers that her patient's home holds dark secrets involving voodoo and a cult. This film blends Southern Gothic horror with the psychological manipulation of cults.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, utilizing the city's rich history of voodoo and folklore.

Description: While not strictly about a cult, this film explores the intersection of religion, exorcism, and legal battles, with themes of belief and manipulation akin to cult dynamics.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, whose exorcism led to her death.

Description: A college student takes a babysitting job that turns out to be a sinister setup by a satanic cult. This film captures the eerie atmosphere of 1980s horror with a modern twist on cult themes.

Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic 1980s feel.

Description: A World War II veteran drifts into a relationship with a charismatic leader of a new religious movement. This film explores the dynamics of influence, belief, and the search for meaning within a cult-like setting.

Fact: The film was loosely inspired by the life of L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology.

Description: This found-footage horror film follows a journalist and his crew as they investigate a mysterious religious community, only to uncover a chilling truth. It's a gripping tale of a cult's dark secrets and the lengths people will go to escape or survive.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life Jonestown massacre. It was also shot in just 16 days.

Description: A man attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, who has joined a mysterious self-help group. As the night unfolds, paranoia and suspicion grow, leading to a tense and thrilling climax. It's a slow-burn psychological thriller with a cult at its core.

Fact: The film was shot in a single location, a house in Los Angeles, to create an intimate and claustrophobic atmosphere.

Description: After his wife's death, a psychiatrist moves to New York and stumbles upon a cult practicing Santeria, leading to a battle against dark forces. This film delves into the occult and cult practices in an urban setting.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "The Religion" by Nicholas Conde.

Description: A group of friends hiking in Sweden encounter a mysterious cult in the forest, leading to a fight for survival against ancient rituals. This film combines elements of horror, action, and the psychological impact of cults.

Fact: The film was shot in Romania, standing in for the remote Swedish wilderness.