An evangelical group that planned to hold an event at a Brisbane school has locals up in arms. Here's why.
The cult's enormous weddings involving hundreds of couples have long attracted attention from outsiders. Read more to learn about the Moonies.
Aum Shinrikyo carried out a brutal attack in 1995, killing 13 people and leading to the executions of multiple members. Read more about what Jo Thornely has described as the weirdest cult.
This cult became infamous due to a mass a suicide which claimed 39 lives, but there's actually much more to the group's bizarre story. Read more to find out the details.
As far as cults go, the Raelians are definitely not as dangerous as most. Find out more about this strange group which was started by a French pop star.
WARNING - DISTURBING CONTENT: The leader of this horrific cult not only molested children and tortured people but he even shot Santa Claus. Read more to discover the story of this disturbing cult.
When this cult which worshipped sex and greed moved to the US and set up their own town the locals weren't too happy. Read more to find out how the cult tried to seize power.
The confronting story of this cult was the source of the saying 'drink the Kool-Aid'. Read more to find out how it started and how one man was responsible for ending the lives of hundreds.
The women thought they were being branded with a symbol that represented the elements, but the reality was much more sinister. Read more to find out how this chilling cult mistreated its members.
Sex underpinned most of the Children of God's policies. Find out more about the history of this disturbing group.
Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the leader of The Family, was driven by her obsession with motherhood. Find out more about her in the first episode of the Cults Unpacked series.