

I Joined a Cult
2024-12-09 · 72 min · Not rated
For her journalism thesis project, Sam joins a cult to film an exposé with hidden cameras. As Sam dives deeper into the cult's rituals, she uncovers their darkest secrets and confronts the affliction of her past.
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- Benji Stinson
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- Indigo Moon Films
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- United States of America
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- Released
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