Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reverend Jim Jones at an anti-eviction protest in front of the International Hotel, 848 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California ...

Joaquin Phoenix and Rose McGowan were both members of the religious cult, Children of God Alexandra Schonfeld is a staff editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022. Her work ...

Nearly 25 years have passed since the horror in Waco, yet many still wonder how a cult like the Branch Davidians and leader David Koresh could hold such incredible influence over its followers.

Famous cults you had no idea were still active Posted: December 11, 2025 | Last updated: December 11, 2025 A lot of cults operate in the shadows. But every once in a while, something major happens and ...

Why can’t we look away from stories about cults? The real story may not be about those who fall prey, but about realizing that we’re all vulnerable to manipulation. From streaming documentaries to ...

Some of Hollywood’s most famous faces lived through unconventional experiences in tight-knit communities they later described as “cult-like” — and they haven’t been afraid to talk about it. Whether it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Watch With Us loves a good cult show, and we couldn't be more thrilled to sink our teeth into Unchosen. Read on for our top three ...

Every movie lover has a favorite “cult classic.” Sometimes called “cult films” or “cult movies,” there is no one definition of a “cult film,” but most broadly, they are films with a dedicated fanbase ...