Terrifying! Here are a series of films about people trapped in a circle of cult followers!

Kapanlagi.com - In horror films, there are usually several or even only one existence that endangers the lives of a group of people. However, it is not uncommon to find situations where the number of protagonists is smaller than that of the antagonists. This is generally found in stories where the victims are trapped in a place, such as an environment filled with followers of a cult, for example.

Horror films with the theme of being trapped by a group of followers of a cult usually portray these people with a good appearance, but the audience can feel the strangeness behind their goodness. Even without jump scares, films like this can still be very unsettling.

Here are some recommended titles with the theme of worshiping a cult. For those of you who are interested in exploring a different sensation while watching horror films, you must watch these films!

1. THE RITUAL (2017)

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THE RITUAL tells the story of 5 friends who are on a journey near a forest. In order to reach the accommodation faster, they decide to take a shortcut through the forest.

However, it seems that something is not right in the forest. It feels like there is something else lurking. The situation gets worse when they choose to stay in a wooden cabin in the forest.

2. GET OUT (2017)

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GET OUT tells the story of a black man named Chris Washington (played by Daniel Kaluuya) who visits the home of his white girlfriend's parents. Chris's arrival coincides with his girlfriend's family's annual event.

Although his girlfriend's family seems fine, Chris feels and experiences strange events while he is there. After discovering the secret behind his girlfriend's family, Chris tries to escape from her family's residence.

3. APOSTLE (2018)

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APOSTLE is a horror film set in the early 20th century. The film tells the story of a man named Thomas Richardson (played by Dan Stevens) who goes to a remote place to search for and rescue his missing sister.

Richardson's sister has been kidnapped by a cult that demands ransom. However, Richardson's goal is not only to save his sister, he also investigates what is happening and what the community is doing. Until one day, a secret of this suspicious group of people is revealed.

4. MIDSOMMAR (2019)

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MIDSOMMAR is a film about a group of young people who visit a beautiful place to witness their traditional summer festival. Initially, the situation there seems warm, peaceful, and cheerful. However, one part of the event starts to contrast with the sunny weather there.

Feeling uncomfortable, the group of young people begins to realize the strangeness happening in that place. The atmosphere in the small village is bright, but it feels eerie. Can they return home?

5. A CLASSIC HORROR STORY (2021)

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A CLASSIC HORROR STORY tells the story of a group of strangers who board a car to their respective destinations. Unfortunately, an accident occurs and they find themselves in a place with no known way out.

While searching for an exit, they come across a wooden house filled with horrifying things. They soon fall asleep. When they wake up, one by one, they are sacrificed.

These are some recommendations for horror films with cult themes for those who want to experience tension in a different atmosphere. Dare to watch?

Written by: Ursea Mayoriska

(kpl/mag)