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Status: Ended
Network: HBO Max
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.8/10
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
Overview
What started in 1975 with the disappearance of 20 people from a small town in Oregon, ended in 1997 with the largest suicide on US soil and changed the face of modern New Age religion forever. This four-part docuseries uses never-before-seen footage and first-person accounts to explore the infamous UFO cult that shocked the nation with their out-of-this-world beliefs.
This production, originally released in 2020, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and Crime.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Marshall Applewhite
Self - Co-Leader of Heaven’s Gate (archive footage)
Bonnie Nettles
Self - Co-Leader of Heaven’s Gate (archive footage)
Sawyer
Self - Former Member
Frank Lyford
Self - Former Member
Benjamin Zeller
Self - Religious Studies Professor
Janja Lalich
Self - Sociologist
Robert Balch
Self - Sociologist
Seasons
Miniseries
4 Episodes • Aired 2020-12-03
No season overview provided for this season.