The 1997 arrival of the Hale-Bopp comet spurs the group to prepare for their departure, though their plan to commit mass suicide goes undetected. After an anonymous 911 caller alerts the authorities, Heaven’s Gate, deemed the first "internet cult," becomes a media and pop culture phenomenon - but the suicides have a very different effect on those closest to them. Today, former members, loved ones, and experts reflect on the legacy of Heaven’s Gate, offering a chilling reminder that indoctrination can happen to anyone.
Title | Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults - Season 1 Episode 4 The Exit |
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Year | 2020 |
Genre | Documentary, Crime |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | HBO Max |
Cast | Marshall Applewhite, Bonnie Nettles, Sawyer, Frank Lyford, Benjamin Zeller, Janja Lalich |
Crew | David Wingo (Music), Jeff Powers (Cinematography), Hillary Spera (Cinematography), Mark McCune (Producer), J. Clay Tweel (Executive Producer), Ross M. Dinerstein (Executive Producer) |
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Keyword | castration, cult, ufo, new age, mass suicide, doomsday, religious cult, ritual suicide, ascension, cultists, ufo cult, barbiturates, aliens |
First Air Date | Dec 03, 2020 |
Last Air date | Dec 03, 2020 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 4 Episode |
Runtime | 51:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 6.65/ 10 by 27.00 users |
Popularity | 3.65 |
Language | English |