People Magazine Investigates: Cults
tv show
12 total episodes
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2 seasons
First Aired June 04, 2018
Genres:
Overview
People Magazine explores shocking stories of ordinary people who, lured by promises of eternal life, get caught up in a terrifying web of abuse, deception, and manipulation. Explore the deeply disturbing world of cults through the eyes of survivors who managed to escape.
The Sinful Messiah
Season 2 - Episode 4 - 1h 43m
Air Date
June 24, 2019
Overview
In 2014, a severed human leg draws attentions to The Work, an apocalyptic cult. Known as the Sinful Messiah, Julius Schacknow declares total devotion and terrible sacrifice, called the "special work," as the only way to achieve eternal salvation.