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 from 1968 directed by Roman Polanski. The story follows Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) and her husband Guy (John Cassavetes), a young couple who move into a new apartment in an old New York City building. After strange occurrences and the odd behavior of their neighbors, Rosemary discovers that her husband has made a deal with a Satanic cult to give their unborn child to them in exchange for success in his acting career. Rosemary soon comes to believe that her child will be used in a Satanic ritual and their lives become a nightmare. Through a combination of suspense, horror, and psychological drama, Rosemary's Baby builds up to a chilling climax as Rosemary confronts her husband and the cult 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 mystery horror film directed by Robin Hardy. The film follows the story of Police Sergeant Howie, who travels to the remote Scottish island of Summerisle in search of a missing girl. Once there, he discovers that the islanders practice a form of Celtic paganism and they are initially reluctant to help him search. Gradually, Howie uncovers more and more secrets about the island and its strange inhabitants, leading him to a terrifying conclusion. The film is considered a cult classic and is known for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful storyline.

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

Eyes Wide Shut tells the story of Dr. Bill Harford (Tom Cruise), a successful New York City doctor who is shocked and jealous when his wife, Alice (Nicole Kidman), admits to having strong sexual desires for another man. In an effort to come to terms with his own feelings and his marriage, Bill embarks on a night-long odyssey of sexual and moral discovery. Along the way, he infiltrates a mysterious sexual cult, where he discovers an underworld of seduction, betrayal and perverse secrets. As Bill's journey spirals out of control, he finds himself in an increasingly dangerous situation, forced to make choices that could put his life and marriage at risk.

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