How to Become a Cult Leader, a new Netflix documentary series, is expected to delve deep into the minds of cult leaders, who have intrigued many people. What motivates someone to become a cult leader is the central theme of the unconventional television series. The six-part series, narrated by acclaimed actor Peter Dinklage, will premiere on Netflix on July 28, 2023, at 3 a.m. ET.
The official Netflix synopsis for Becoming a Cult Leader is as follows:
Narrated by Peter Dinklage, this six-part series follows the rise of six cult leaders who possess unwavering love, undying loyalty and the ability to control the minds, bodies and souls of people. Marshall Applewhite, Charles Manson and other cult leaders will be featured in the documentary How to Become a Cult Leader.
How to Become a Cult Leader is likely to tackle the dark theme differently than Netflix’s previous cult films.
On July 12, 2023, a teaser for the next series was released. It provided an enticing overview of the program. The new series will provide viewers with an in-depth analysis of cults including Heaven’s Gate, Jonestown and the Manson Family.
The teaser opens with foreboding music and quick glimpses of many of the leads, giving viewers a glimpse of the emotional rollercoaster to expect. Peter Dinklage’s voice can be heard in the background saying:
“Unconditional love, undying devotion… by presenting the right package you can perform mental control and isolate them from the outside world. You really have to show excellence if you want to lead a spiritual movement.
Clips of interviews with former cult members and experts are scattered throughout the teaser, providing chilling details about the lives of these leaders. Several former cult members describe their terrifying ordeal, with one saying:
“The cult leaders take the position that suits them best.”
How to Become a Cult Leader seeks to uncover the secret tactics used by cult leaders to win the unwavering loyalty and obedience of their followers. The documentary series delves into the psychology of unorthodox love and undying loyalty that, as the trailer cleverly suggests, allows these leaders to wield power over the minds, bodies and souls of their followers.
The series sheds light on the strategies used by cult leaders to undermine individual identities and foster feelings of dependency through the use of psychological research and testimony. The resident of one of the trailers explains:
“Everyone has moments in life when they feel a little vulnerable and lost. Good cult leaders will come in and announce, “I’ve got it.
The show also promises to shine a light on some of the most notorious cult leaders in history. Marshall Applewhite, the mysterious figure behind Heaven’s Gate, is one such leader. Jim Jones, whose cult is responsible for the catastrophic Jonestown massacre that claimed over 900 lives, will also be featured in the documentary How to Become a Cult Leader. How to Become a Cult Leader, the second episode of the Netflix series How to Become… takes viewers on an exciting journey into the perverse world of cults. Netflix will begin streaming the series on July 28, 2023.
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