“We all have an idea of what constitutes a cult,” writes author Jane Borden in “Cults Like Us – Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America” (One Signal Publishers). “The word cult conjures a mental picture: ...

As humans, we tend to have a fascination with cults, as they initially attract people with ideals of a utopian community.

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 ...

Leaving a cult involves much more than the physical act of leaving or formally resigning membership. It can be a highly emotional and psychological reawakening that can shake the crux of a person’s ...

Justine Kraemer is a Senior List Writer at Collider and a freelance writer based in Ontario, Canada. She is passionate about finding new angles on the latest movies and TV shows. With over five years ...