Best Movies About Cults

From Roman Polanski, starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer
Rated Approved

Rosemary's Baby is a classic horror film directed by Roman Polanski and released in 1968. The film follows a young married couple, Rosemary and Guy, who move into an old apartment building in New York City. There, they become increasingly isolated and Rosemary begins to have strange, vivid dreams. As her pregnancy progresses, strange occurrences begin to happen, and Rosemary starts to believe that her neighbors are part of a Satanic cult and that they are plotting to use her unborn baby for some sinister ritual. Rosemary must face her fears and confront the cult in order to protect her baby.

From Robin Hardy, starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento, Britt Ekland
Rated R

The Wicker Man is a 1973 British horror film directed by Robin Hardy and starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento, and Britt Ekland. The film follows the story of police Sgt. Neil Howie, who is sent to the remote Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young girl. He soon discovers that the island is populated by a pagan cult who practice rites and rituals that are in stark contrast to his devout Christianity. As Howie gets closer to uncovering the truth about the disappearance, he discovers an even darker secret at the centre of the islanders' beliefs and is ultimately made to face a horrific fate.

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Todd Field, Sydney Pollack
Rated R

Eyes Wide Shut is a 1999 erotic mystery psychological drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on the 1926 novella by Austrian author Arthur Schnitzler. It stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman as a married couple whose relationship is brought into question after they experience a disturbing encounter at a masked ball. The couple embarks on a nightmarish journey through the streets of New York City, as they confront their deepest fears and desires. Along the way, they discover dark secrets about themselves and the city they inhabit. The film contains strong sexual themes, nudity, and violence, and is regarded as a classic of erotic cinema.

From Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Jesse Plemons
Rated R

From Ari Aster, starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Vilhelm Blomgren, William Jackson Harper
Rated R

From Sean Durkin, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes, Christopher Abbott
Rated R

From Riley Stearns, starring Leland Orser, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Ellis, Jon Gries
Rated Not Rated

From Zal Batmanglij, starring Christopher Denham, Nicole Vicius, Brit Marling, Davenia McFadden
Rated R

From Karyn Kusama, starring Logan Marshall-Green, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Michiel Huisman, Tammy Blanchard
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, starring Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Callie Hernandez, Tate Ellington
Rated Not Rated

From Christophe Gans, starring Radha Mitchell, Laurie Holden, Sean Bean, Deborah Kara Unger
Rated R

From Ted Kotcheff, starring Michael O'Keefe, Karen Allen, Peter Fonda, James Woods
Rated R

From Ben Wheatley, starring Neil Maskell, MyAnna Buring, Harry Simpson, Michael Smiley
Rated Not Rated

From Ti West, starring Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Mary Woronov, Greta Gerwig
Rated R

From Spencer McCall, starring Arye Bender, Boston Blake, Jeff Hull, Chelsea London Lloyd
Rated Not Rated

From Ti West, starring Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen, Kentucker Audley, Amy Seimetz
Rated R

From Kevin Smith, starring Michael Parks, Melissa Leo, John Goodman, Michael Angarano
Rated R

From Directors: Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer, starring Alex Essoe, Amanda Fuller, Noah Segan, Fabianne Therese
Rated Not Rated

From Fritz Kiersch, starring Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R.G. Armstrong, John Franklin
Rated R

From Chad Crawford Kinkle, starring Sean Bridgers, Lauren Ashley Carter, Kaitlin Cullum, Larry Fessenden
Rated R