As part of SPOOOOOOKY month, we touch on topics in the next two episodes that are often the subject of horror films – and we look at their impact on our brains. Today, we have the fabulous Guinevere Turner as our guest. She is the screenwriter of films like American Psycho and Charlie Says, and has recently published ‘When the World Didn’t End,’ a book about her experiences growing up in a cult.
In this episode, we do a deep, deep dive into the representation of cults in film and TV and look at what filmmakers get right and what they get wrong. We also discuss the characteristics of a cult, who is susceptible to them, their impact on one's mental health, and how to help family and friends who may find themselves deeply entwined in a cult community. Lastly, we talk about why it’s hard to find the right therapist if you are a cult survivor and why the world is so obsessed with cult stories.
Key moments in this episode:
00:01:12 - Representation of Cults in Film and TV
00:03:58 - Defining a Cult
00:06:17 - Warning Signs of Being in a Cult
00:08:16 - Changing Perceptions of Cults
00:15:27 - Humanizing David Koresh & His Followers in the series Waco
00:16:48 - Exploring Characters Trying to Escape Cults
00:17:14 - Understanding the Vulnerability of Cult Followers
00:18:36 - Living in a "Cult-Ready Culture"
00:29:00 - When Guinevere Realized She Grew Up in a Cult
00:35:32 - Therapy and Recovery Process
00:41:59 - Changing Coercion Laws and Law Enforcement Training
00:42:53 - Supporting Someone in a Cult
00:45:17 - Cult Documentaries and Awareness
00:48:13 - Society's Obsession with Cults
00:55:02 - Creating a Unique Movie about the REAL Cult Experience
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