10 Mystical Films About Sun Cults

Description: This British horror film revolves around a devout Christian policeman investigating the disappearance of a young girl on a remote Scottish island, only to find himself ensnared in a pagan cult's sinister May Day celebration, with sun worship at its core.

Fact: The film was initially a commercial failure but has since become a cult classic, influencing numerous horror films. Its ending was so shocking that it reportedly caused some viewers to faint during its first screenings.

Description: While not explicitly about a sun cult, this film features two British adventurers who end up being mistaken for gods in a remote village, where sun worship is part of the local religion.

Fact: The film was based on a Rudyard Kipling story and starred Sean Connery and Michael Caine, who were close friends in real life.

Description: In this fantasy world, the sun is a central element, with the Gelflings' quest to restore balance to their world involving ancient rituals tied to the sun's power.

Fact: The film was a pioneering effort in puppetry and animatronics, with Jim Henson and Frank Oz creating a fully realized fantasy world.

Description: While not strictly about sun worship, this film explores voodoo practices in Haiti, where the sun plays a significant role in rituals. An anthropologist delves into the mystery of a zombie powder, uncovering a cult with ties to ancient sun worship.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the non-fiction book by Wade Davis, who studied the use of tetrodotoxin in creating "zombies." The movie's depiction of voodoo rituals was controversial among practitioners.

Description: A spiritual sequel to "The Wicker Man," this film follows two young evangelists who travel to Scotland to spread the word of God, only to encounter a modern-day pagan cult with sun worship at its heart.

Fact: It was written and directed by Robin Hardy, the same director of the original "The Wicker Man," making it a true continuation of the cult film legacy.

Description: This visually stunning film spans three different timelines, one of which involves a conquistador searching for the Tree of Life, a symbol of eternal life often associated with sun worship.

Fact: The film was a passion project for director Darren Aronofsky, who spent nearly a decade developing it. Its complex narrative structure was both praised and criticized.

Description: This film intertwines stories of love, loss, and redemption, with one storyline involving a woman who becomes part of a sun cult in Mexico, exploring themes of sacrifice and rebirth.

Fact: The film features a non-linear narrative, which was praised for its complexity and emotional depth. It was also Charlize Theron's directorial debut.

Description: Set in 1630s New England, this film explores the dark side of Puritanical beliefs, with hints of pagan sun worship influencing the family's descent into madness.

Fact: The film uses authentic language from the period, and its director, Robert Eggers, meticulously researched witchcraft and folklore for authenticity.

Description: This adaptation of the medieval tale features elements of sun worship through its portrayal of nature's cycles and the knight's journey, symbolizing the sun's eternal return.

Fact: The film's visual style was inspired by medieval manuscripts, giving it a unique, almost otherworldly aesthetic.

Description: While primarily a horror film, it delves into ancient Norse mythology where sun worship plays a role in the rituals of the cult encountered by the protagonists.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by Adam Nevill and uses the Swedish wilderness to enhance its eerie atmosphere.