Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults - Season 1 - Eps 4: The Exit
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.
About Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
Title: Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
First Air Date: 2020-12-03
Last Air Date: 2020-12-03
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.672/10 (from 32 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 4
Network: HBO Max
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Production Companies: CNN Original Series, Campfire Studios
Synopsis
What started in 1975 with the disappearance of 20 people from a small town in Oregon, ended in 1997 with the largest suicide on US soil and changed the face of modern New Age religion forever. This four-part docuseries uses never-before-seen footage and first-person accounts to explore the infamous UFO cult that shocked the nation with their out-of-this-world beliefs.
Cast
Marshall Applewhite
Self - Co-Leader of Heaven’s Gate (archive footage)
Bonnie Nettles
Self - Co-Leader of Heaven’s Gate (archive footage)
Sawyer
Self - Former Member
Frank Lyford
Self - Former Member
Benjamin Zeller
Self - Religious Studies Professor
Janja Lalich
Self - Sociologist
Robert Balch
Self - Sociologist
