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People Magazine Investigates: Cults

Series 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.

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionDocumentary
Original Network
Investigation Discovery
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 12 Episodes

43 min per episode

Air Date Window

2018 – Present

Premiered: Mon, Jun 4, 2018

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Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Jul 8, 2019

Season 2, Episode 6: “Word of Faith”

To this day, lost souls flock to North Carolina where they're promised deliverance from demons by Pastor Jane Whaley at the Word of Faith Fellowship. But deliverance comes at a price, including beatings, medical horrors, and psychological abuse.

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First Look: This Season on People Magazine InvestigatesOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-08

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Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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What is People Magazine Investigates: Cults about?

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.

How many seasons does People Magazine Investigates: Cults have?

People Magazine Investigates: Cults comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in People Magazine Investigates: Cults?

Key cast members in People Magazine Investigates: Cults include Theresa Croft.

Who created or directed People Magazine Investigates: Cults?

People Magazine Investigates: Cults was developed and directed by Not specified.