Top 10 Thrillers About Mystical Cults

Description: A classic horror film where a young wife suspects her neighbors are part of a satanic cult that has sinister plans for her unborn child.

Fact: The Dakota building in New York, where much of the film was set, has its own eerie history of being associated with cults and the occult.

Description: This British horror film is a must-watch for its depiction of a pagan cult on a remote Scottish island. The story follows a police sergeant investigating a missing girl, only to find himself ensnared in the community's dark rituals.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but has since gained cult status. It inspired a 2006 remake starring Nicolas Cage.

Description: While not strictly about a cult, the film deals with themes of devil worship and manipulation, making it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: Al Pacino's character was inspired by real-life figures like John Milton and the devil himself.

Description: A hospice nurse in Louisiana uncovers a dark secret involving voodoo and a cult-like society. The film blends elements of Southern Gothic with supernatural horror.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, and the house used as the main setting was actually a real plantation.

Description: Set in the 1980s, this film follows a college student who takes a babysitting job, only to find herself in the midst of a satanic cult's ritual.

Fact: The movie was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic '80s feel, and it was praised for its slow-burn tension.

Description: Inspired by the real-life Jonestown massacre, this film documents a journalist's investigation into an Eden-like commune, which turns out to be a deadly cult.

Fact: The film was shot in a cinéma vérité style, making the documentary feel more authentic.

Description: A dinner party turns into a psychological thriller when the host reveals her involvement with a mysterious cult that promises to help people cope with grief, but at what cost?

Fact: The film was shot in just 20 days, and its ending was kept secret from most of the cast to capture genuine reactions.

Description: Two brothers return to the UFO death cult they escaped as teens, only to find that the cult's beliefs might not be as crazy as they thought.

Fact: The film is a pseudo-sequel to the directors' earlier film, "Resolution," sharing the same universe.

Description: While not explicitly about a cult, this film explores the paranoia and fear of witchcraft in a Puritan community, which can be seen as a form of cult-like behavior.

Fact: The dialogue is entirely in period-appropriate English, making the film's atmosphere even more immersive.

Description: A group of friends hiking in Sweden encounter a mysterious cult and a terrifying ancient entity, blending horror with cult themes.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by Adam Nevill, and it was shot in Romania to capture the eerie atmosphere of the Swedish wilderness.