The variety in how they’re portrayed, from the fanatical worship in The Ritual to the disturbing family destruction in Hereditary, keeps the concept fresh and terrifying.
It’s fascinating to see how different writers and creators can take the same core idea and twist it into something unique and memorable.
Cults truly do have a special place in our horror-loving hearts! I personally have a love-hate relationship with it, some movies are great, others aren't, for me it totally depends on how authentic you can keep it, rather than exaggeration.