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The guru with the tiny Speedos had 22 years of footage. Run.
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Holy Hell (2016)

glossy delusioncommune confessional80s nostalgia trap

Overview

Documentary

An inside look at a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded.

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Content warning
homosexuality1980sbrainwashingreligious cult
charismatic manipulationchosen family betrayalspiritual seeking vs exploitationthe performance of enlightenment

Standout Aspects

Direction

Director filmed his own indoctrination — ultimate unreliable narrator

Editing

Archival footage vs present-day reckoning is devastating

Best for:Solo: Late night when you want to question every guru ever·Friends: Debate who's most cult-vulnerable in your friend group
Heads up:Disturbing: Psychological manipulation, cult indoctrination including minors·Sexual Content: Cult leader's inappropriate relationships, Speedo-heavy archival footage
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Director

Will Allen

ReleasedMay 27, 2016
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Revenue$16.9K
CNN Films
Whitewater Films

Top Cast

Dimitrius Pulido

Dimitrius Pulido

Himself

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Will Allen was The Buddhafield's official videographer from 1985-2007, shooting over 700 hours of footage.

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Holy Hell Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary HD

Holy Hell Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary HD

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