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How to Become a Cult Leader(2023)
68%
47 Votes
Overview
Look inside the cult leader's playbook for achieving unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies, and souls. Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders.
Type: Miniseries
Status: Ended
Languages: EnglishJapaneseKorean
Countries:
United States of America
Networks:
Production Companies:
Estuary Films
Top 1 Billed Cast
Peter Dinklage
Narrator (voice)
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