Hypnotism, greed, and sexual manipulation collide in this 1966 exploitation drama.
THE LOVE CULT
Here's a major motion picture that tells the inside story of phony religious groups that used the DEVIL for a preacher!
A magician/hypnotist gets the idea that he can make more money (and have a better time) by starting a sex cult than by continuing his magic act, so he becomes Brother Eros whose motto is "Love is all that counts."
Quick Answer
The Love Cult is a 1966 American drama film directed by Barry Mahon about a hypnotist who forms a sex cult to defraud people of their money.
Programmer's Pick
Only Barry Mahon could turn a magician’s mid-life crisis into a cautionary tale of hypnotism, softcore antics, and cultish greed. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when small-town showbiz meets group sex and scams, this is your answer.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Barry Mahon
- Writer
- Forest Russell
- Release
- 1966
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The film leans all the way into the era's appetite for cults, group sex, and taboo-breaking drama.
A hypnotist-turned-cult-leader uses mind games and manipulation to swindle his followers.
Low-budget, independent filmmaking meets risqué softcore content and nudity.
A not-so-subtle parable about how lust for money and power can spiral out of control.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Love Cult released? +
The Love Cult was released in 1966.
Who directed The Love Cult? +
The Love Cult was directed by Barry Mahon.
How long is The Love Cult? +
The Love Cult has a runtime of 65 minutes.
What genre is The Love Cult? +
The Love Cult is a drama.
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