THEME EXPLORATION

cult rituals

39 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
V/H/S/94
V/H/S/94
2021 · Timo Tjahjanto
God Is a Bullet
God Is a Bullet
2023 · Nick Cassavetes
Cobra Woman
Cobra Woman
1944 · Robert Siodmak
Mad Max: Beyond the Thunderdome
Mad Max: Beyond the Thunderdome
1985 · George Miller
The Secret Nation
The Secret Nation
1989 · Jorge Sanjinés
Decameron
Decameron
2020 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Satan's Slaves
Satan's Slaves
2017 · Joko Anwar
Tommy
Tommy
1975 · Ken Russell
Manodrome
Manodrome
2023 · John Trengove
Midsommar
Midsommar
2019 · Ari Aster
Julian Gałek drinks Matcha Oat Milk 2026
Julian Gałek drinks Matcha Oat Milk 2026
2026 · Digidi Dągi
People Magazine Investigates: The Secrets of the Twelve Tribes Cult
People Magazine Investigates: The Secrets of the Twelve Tribes Cult
2026
Rosario
Rosario
2025 · Felipe Vargas
The Samca File
The Samca File
2026 · George ve Gänaeaard
The Tao Exorcist
The Tao Exorcist
2026 · Chiou Hau-jou
Dionysos
Dionysos
1984 · Jean Rouch
Holy Smoke
Holy Smoke
1999 · Jane Campion
My Crasy Life
My Crasy Life
1991 · Jean-Pierre Gorin
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
1972 · Luis Buñuel
The Stranglers of Bombay
The Stranglers of Bombay
1959 · Terence Fisher
La terza madre
La terza madre
2007 · Dario Argento
A Certain Kind of Silence
A Certain Kind of Silence
2019 · Michal Hogenauer
Silent Hill
Silent Hill
2006 · Christophe Gans
Go! Go! Go! World
Go! Go! Go! World
1964 · Antonio Margheriti
God in Russia
God in Russia
1984 · Artavazd Pelechian
Talk to Me
Talk to Me
2023 · Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou
Martyrs
Martyrs
2008 · Pascal Laugier
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin
2021 · William Eubank
Amazon Jail
Amazon Jail
1982 · Oswaldo de Oliveira
Black Magic 2
Black Magic 2
1976 · Ho Meng-Hua
Believers
Believers
2022 · Hideo Jojo
Century of Birthing
Century of Birthing
2011 · Lav Diaz
Credo
Credo
1997 · Susanne Bier
La Taranta
La Taranta
1962 · Gianfranco Mingozzi
Mr. Vampire
Mr. Vampire
1985 · Ricky Lau
Muslum
Muslum
2018 · Can Ulkay & Ketche
Ouija
Ouija
2007 · Topel Lee
Ritual
Ritual
2000 · Hideaki Anno
Penumbra
Penumbra
2012 · Adrián García Bogliano
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
David Lynch United States

Lynch's surreal narratives and obsession with hidden darkness beneath suburban surfaces create hypnotic, ritualistic experiences that blur reality and dreamlike ceremonies.

 Ari Aster United States

Aster's films like *Hereditary* and *Midsommar* meticulously construct cult mythologies and ceremonial sequences that transform spiritual rituals into terrifying, immersive horror experiences.