Escape From Jonestown

In 2013, three women emerged from a flat in Brixton. They had been held there for decades by Aravindan Balakrishnan, a revolutionary Maoist who controlled the women with brainwashing techniques and tales of a sinister, world-controlling machine he called 'Jackie'.

A documentary short on interactive cinema and Bob Bejan's Interfilm, commissioned and produced for Weird Weekend IV.

A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.

In one of the most tragic face-offs in the history of law enforcement, the deadly debacle at Waco pitted the Branch Davidian sect against the FBI in an all-out war. This documentary makes the most of footage and recordings to examine how the events that led to the tragedy of April 19, 1993, unfolded, and how the FBI's unrelenting approach made what was already a bad situation much worse.

A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and remarkably choreographed appearance in the ruins of an old ironworks which was scheduled for demolition; footage of same was incorporated into the movie and a brief appearance on stage.

An inside look at the Lord Our Righteousness Church, an American cult based in New Mexico.

Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.

A 25-year-old former cult member seeks out his family in a closed world of neon crosses, deadly alcoholism, and abuse.

Followers from around the world travel to Mount Carmel to hear the preaching of David Koresh, a local Texas working-class kid turned prophet of God and leader of the religious group The Branch Davidians.

A first-person account of growing up in an evangelical Christian cult.

In this sprawling 33-part epic, Dianetics therapy and the effects it has on human minds are explored.

Documentary chronicling the history of the Heaven's Gate cult, including actual home video footage and interviews with surviving members.

Former members of a utopian commune that rejected mainstream society as the "Death Culture" reckon with their past while rebuilding lives in the very world they were taught to despise.

A documentary exploring the fascinating life of Baltimore B-movie legend, and John Waters' favorite, George Stover.

An in-depth documentary on the behind-the-scenes of the 1990 Canuck cult classic The Final Sacrifice.

The documentary depicts three women enjoying a weekend roleplaying as schoolgirls and participating in BDSM activities under the auspices of the cult Aristasia.

BBC Africa Eye unravel a shocking journey into a maze of manipulation and terrifying atrocities, perpetrated by one of the most powerful religious figures of the 21st century. This investigation contains detailed first-person testimony and historical footage as it delves into the experiences of those who were wooed by the world-famous pastor into his religious cult, only to suffer devastating consequences. Twelve survivors go on record, speaking out together for the first time.

A cinematic journey through the world. Non-verbal.

In August 1969, Charles Manson's followers killed seven people on his orders. Why? Explore a conspiracy of mind control, CIA experiments, and murder.

A collection of numerous burlesque acts from the 1950s, including strippers, and cult character Betty Page introducing the acts.