The dark and dangerous world of the sects has long been a source of fascination and fear. What attracts followers of religion and, more importantly, what makes them stay?
In this special feature documentary journey behind closed doors to a world where faith and devotion to give way to despair and hopelessness.
From the bizarre prophecies of Charles Manson to the desperate paranoia of Jim Jones, cult leaders draw followers in the worlds of power, obsession, and sometimes death.
Hear from parents who have lost their children to worship and travel back in time to examine how the sects have been attracting devotees throughout history.
With archival footage and interviews with renowned academics, survivors and their faithful followers, the cult: devotion dangerous is a test revealing a hidden world few people will see.