Holy Hell

2016
Not Rated
1h 40min

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7,0/10

6,2 k

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An inside look at a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded.

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Réalisation
- Will Allen
Casting principal

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NOTE IMDb

7,0/10

6,2 k

MA NOTE

Réalisation
- Will Allen
Casting principal

Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro

Récompenses
- 4 nominations au total

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Trailer 2:23

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Anecdotes
Director Will Allen joined the cult when he was 22, after he was forced to leave home when his mother discovered he was gay.

Citations
Chris Johnston: There's this social interplay that happens between highly codependent people and pathological narcissists. Who is going to give a person who needs constant adoration and attention, who is going to give that to them, ceaselessly? Somebody who relies on him as the source of their self-esteem. And they'll say, "You seem like a normal, rational, intelligent human being. How did this happen to you?"... It's what we do every time we come into a religion. We take on their beliefs as truth. You will do anything to defend that truth. You subjugate your best interests to the interests of the religion, the group, the corporation... And so, the better you feel, the more you get committed. And then, somebody can get you to do anything. I mean, I would have killed or died for him. It's so common, it's everywhere. Look around you, you've got a cult in your town, I almost guarantee you.

Crédits fous
Closing song written and performed by _Cabot Budlong_ former member for 20 years. Abused, still surviving...

Connexions
Features Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Bandes originales
Hooked on a Feeling
Written by Francis Zambon (as Mark James)
Performed by B.J. Thomas
Courtesy of Scepter Records

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9/10

Pretty weird stuff....

"Holy Hell" is a documentary about a very small cult led by a man named Michel. The man who made the film happened to be the videographer for the group...and so he had a huge cache of footage that he could use to make this film. It's his personal journey as well as a history of the group during the years when he was a member.

Using hypnotic techniques and a charming personality, Michel amassed a group of about 200 followers. However, over time, it became obvious that Michel was not quite the man he said he was and ultimately many within the group left...disillusioned and angry. I could say more but don't want to spoil the film.

While this is a small cult, it is unusual because of all the video footage and that makes for a very compelling and interesting film. It's currently available streaming from Netflix and is well made and worth your time.

UPDATE: I watched the film again. This time I found I got a bit more out of it and am updating my score to 9, as it's a GREAT general film about cults and would be great for families or friends struggling with losing people to these groups.