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1. Planet of the Apes (2001)

PG-13 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

In 2029, an Air Force astronaut crash-lands on a mysterious planet where evolved, talking apes dominate a race of primitive humans.

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Roth, Michael Clarke Duncan

Votes: 229,226 | Gross: $180.01M

2. There Will Be Blood (2007)

R | 158 min | Drama

A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson | Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Ciarán Hinds, Martin Stringer

Votes: 641,362 | Gross: $40.22M

3. Apostle (2018)

TV-MA | 130 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

In 1905, a drifter on a dangerous mission to rescue his kidnapped sister tangles with a sinister religious cult on an isolated island.

Director: Gareth Evans | Stars: Dan Stevens, Richard Elfyn, Paul Higgins, Bill Milner

Votes: 59,065

4. The Night of the Hunter (1955)

Not Rated | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A self-proclaimed preacher marries a gullible widow whose young children are reluctant to tell him where their real dad hid the $10,000 he'd stolen in a robbery.

Director: Charles Laughton | Stars: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, James Gleason

Votes: 97,391 | Gross: $0.65M

5. Boy Erased (2018)

R | 115 min | Biography, Drama

The son of a Baptist preacher unwillingly participates in a church-supported gay conversion program after being forcibly outed to his parents.

Director: Joel Edgerton | Stars: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton, Russell Crowe

Votes: 42,152 | Gross: $6.79M

6. Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)

PG-13 | 91 min | Horror

The Freeling family have a new house, but their troubles with supernatural forces don't seem to be over.

Director: Brian Gibson | Stars: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins

Votes: 29,895 | Gross: $41.00M

7. Dark Angel: The Ascent (1994 Video)

R | 84 min | Fantasy, Horror, Romance

A woman destined for freedom manages to escape Hell. When she arrives from the sewers of Earth, she decides to punish Sinners. But the last thing she expected to find was love.

Director: Linda Hassani | Stars: Constantin Draganescu, Angela Featherstone, Cristina Stoica, Valentin Teodesiu

Votes: 1,320

8. Lisztomania (1975)

R | 103 min | Biography, Comedy, Music

Composer and pianist Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey) attempts to overcome his hedonistic life-style while repeatedly being drawn back into it by the many women in his life and fellow composer Richard Wagner (Paul Nicholas).

Director: Ken Russell | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas, Ringo Starr

Votes: 3,119

9. Black Rainbow (1989)

R | 103 min | Horror, Thriller

A medium has a vision of a hit-man killing his target. The vision comes true, and the same hit-man is assigned to kill her. Her drunk father/manager doesn't believe she has the gift, and a curious journalist tries to protect her.

Director: Mike Hodges | Stars: Rosanna Arquette, Jason Robards, Tom Hulce, Mark Joy

Votes: 2,016

10. Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs (2014 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 120 min | Biography, Drama

The true story of a Fundamentalist Mormon leader who spent more than a year on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted List" for unlawful flight on charges related to his alleged arrangement of illegal marriages involving underage girls.

Director: Gabriel Range | Stars: Tony Goldwyn, Molly Parker, Joey King, David Keith

Votes: 977

11. The Trump Prophecy (2018)

120 min | Biography, Drama

When Mary Colbert hears Mark's message she feels called to start a national prayer movement across the nation for the leadership of America and a return to the godly principles they were founded upon.

Director: Stephan Schultze | Stars: Chris Nelson, Paulette Todd, Karen Boles, Don Brooks

Votes: 2,617

12. The 19th Wife (2010 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 95 min | Drama

Fundamentalist sect member BeckyLyn is accused of killing her husband. Queenie, another wife in the polygamist sect, doesn't believe BeckyLyn is capable of such violence and desperate to ... See full summary »

Director: Rod Holcomb | Stars: Chyler Leigh, Alexia Fast, Matt Czuchry, Jeff Hephner

Votes: 734

13. Kumaré (2011)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary

A documentary about a man who impersonates a wise Indian Guru and builds a following in Arizona. At the height of his popularity, the Guru Kumaré must reveal his true identity to his disciples and unveil his greatest teaching of all.

Director: Vikram Gandhi | Stars: Vikram Gandhi, Toby, Greg, Molly

Votes: 5,198 | Gross: $0.13M

14. The Visitation (2006)

PG-13 | 103 min | Horror, Thriller

The Visitation reveals a small town torn apart by supernatural events involving a mysterious stranger and his unsolved past.

Director: Robby Henson | Stars: Martin Donovan, Edward Furlong, Kelly Lynch, Randy Travis

Votes: 2,780

15. Absolute Proof (2021)

120 min | Documentary

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's film claiming a Chinese cyberattack 'flipped' the 2020 election.

Directors: Brannon Howse, Mike Lindell | Stars: Mike Lindell, Phil Waldron, Russ Ramsland, Shiva Ayyadurai

Votes: 881

16. Jack Brown Genius (1996)

PG-13 | 85 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A thousand years ago, in England, the crazy monk Elmer wears a pair of wings and tries to fly from a high tower. He dies, and his soul is doomed to the eternity in hell for committing ... See full summary »

Director: Tony Hiles | Stars: Timothy Balme, Nicola Murphy, Marton Csokas, Stuart Devenie

Votes: 268

17. The Judas Project (1990)

PG-13 | 97 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

How would you react if Christ had re-appeared on earth today? Would man kind repeat their mistakes or accept? This movie is about a modernized 2nd coming of Christ. Instead of facing Romans... See full summary »

Director: James H. Barden | Stars: John O'Banion, Ramy Zada, Richard Herd, Gerald Gordon

Votes: 273 | Gross: $2.93M

18. Body and Soul (1925)

Not Rated | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A malevolent phony preacher plots to take advantage of a woman from his congregation who happens to be in love with his long-estranged identical twin brother.

Director: Oscar Micheaux | Stars: Paul Robeson, Marshall Rogers, Lawrence Chenault, Chester A. Alexander

Votes: 1,191

19. Cult Killer (2006 TV Movie)

48 min | Documentary

On January 7th 2005, 29 year old Rick Rodriguez murdered his former nanny and then killed himself on a lonely desert highway. Hours earlier he had videoed his suicide note and this final ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Godwin | Stars: Ricky Rodriguez, David Berg, Don Irwin, Judy Irwin

Votes: 68

20. The Wrath of the Gods (1914)

56 min | Drama, Romance

An American sailor falls in love with a fisherman's daughter and convinces her that Jesus is more powerful than the gods who have cursed her.

Director: Reginald Barker | Stars: Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Frank Borzage, Kisaburô Kurihara

Votes: 210

21. Left Behind (1994 Video)

Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary

A video intended to be watched by those left behind after the Biblical rapture, explaining its Bible prophecy.

Director: Marjonneke | Stars: John Ankerberg, Dave Breese, Paul Lalonde, Peter Lalonde

Votes: 69

22. The Dove's Lost Necklace (1991)

Not Rated | 86 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

This second feature in Nacer Khemir's "Desert Trilogy". The story revolves around Hassan, who is studying Arabic calligraphy from a grand master. Coming across a fragment of manuscript, ... See full summary »

Director: Nacer Khemir | Stars: Navin Chowdhry, Walid Arakji, Ninar Esber, Sonia Hochlaff

Votes: 542

23. Megiddo: The March to Armageddon (2004 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 135 min | Documentary

"Megiddo: The March to Armageddon" explores Bible prophecy concerning the last day kingdom of Antichrist, tracking the history of the New World Order from the pages of Scripture through the... See full summary »

Director: Christian J. Pinto | Stars: David Bay, Dave Hunt, L.A. Marzulli, Caryl Matrisciana

Votes: 89

24. Seven Signs of Christ's Return (1997 Video)

60 min | Documentary

Biblical prophecy can provide fascinating insights into the future. Scriptures foretell seven momentous world events that will herald the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Director: Rolf Forsberg | Stars: Edmund Purdom, Michael Cooney, John Noone, Michael Rye

Votes: 68

25. Rasputin (2010)

Not Rated | 85 min | Biography, Drama, History

The true story of the greatest occultist of 1900. The truth beyond the Legend.

Director: Louis Nero | Stars: Francesco Cabras, Daniele Savoca, Franco Nero, Marco Sabatino

Votes: 142

26. Little Red (II) (2012)

Unrated | 81 min | Drama

Rachel sets off on a secret trip but is followed by a prowler who has a taste for young girls.

Director: Tate Bunker | Stars: Libby Amato, Mark Metcalf, Hannah Obst, Paige Bunker

Votes: 57

27. The Love Prophet and the Children of God (1998)

Documentary

The Love Prophet and the Children of God is a riveting inside look at one of the world's most enigmatic religious movements and its infamous founder, David Berg.

Director: Abbey Neidik | Stars: David Berg, Faith Berg, Jane Berg, Merry Berg

Votes: 35

28. The Swaggart Seduction (2014 Video)

119 min | Documentary

Pastor Mark Swarbick exposes the corruption, greed, prostitution scandals, heresies, false doctrine, and cult-like behavior within Jimmy Swaggart Ministries.

Director: Mark Swarbick | Stars: John Camp, Rosemary Garcia, Marvin Gorman, Ann Rowe Seaman

29. The Truth About Jack Hyles (2014 Video)

199 min | Documentary

A documentary exposing the cult legacy of Pastor Jack Hyles, leader of First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana.

Director: Bryan Denlinger | Stars: Russell Anderson, Gray Bob Sr., Esther Combs, Evangeline Combs

30. THS Investigates: Cults, Religion & Mind Control (2008 TV Movie)

Documentary

More and more celebrities of all sorts devote themselves to unusual religions and teachings, like Tom Cruise with the Scientologists and Madonna with the Kaballah. What is it that makes odd... See full summary »

Stars: Armando Valdes-Kennedy, David A. Kelly, Sarah Martin, Rachel Bernstein

Votes: 14

31. When the Dogs Cried Out (2009)

18 min | Short, Drama

The story of Dawn, a girl who decides to flee her oppressive community of fundamentalist polygamists with the help of her brother.

Director: Aaron Bergman Jackson | Stars: Roshelle Baier, Mary Day, Virginia Day, Margie Ghigo

Votes: 11

32. Ultima VI: The False Prophet (1990 Video Game)

Adventure, Fantasy

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Director: Richard Garriott | Stars: Martin Galway, Richard Garriott, Robert Garriott, Warren Spector

Votes: 62

33. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: The Recluse (1976)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

A man who hasn't left his apartment since World War II is brought in for refusing to serve jury duty. A prophet claims the end is near, i.e. 5:30 p.m.

Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass

Votes: 126

34. Foreign Intrigue (1951–1955)
Episode: The Prophet (1954)

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A blind storekeeper's predictions become the catalyst to overthrow a nation's duly elected government. Powers is suspicious because the prophet never makes predictions on anything but political subjects.

Director: Marcel Cravenne | Stars: James Daly, Henrik Schildt, Åke Ohberg, Ivar Wahlgren

35. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Amen... Send Money (1987)

TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The wife of a televangelist is arrested on drug charges by Tubbs who finds himself the target of preacher's vengeance. However, a rival televangelist makes his play.

Director: James Quinn | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 358

36. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999)
Episode: Covenant (1998)

TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Kira is kidnapped and taken to Empok Nor by a member of a Pah'Wraith cult and discovers the group leader is Gul Dukat.

Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Nicole de Boer, Michael Dorn

Votes: 1,835

37. Internet Historian (2017– )
Episode: Going Camping at the End of the World (2019)

TV-MA | 24 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

The story of Family Radio, Harold Camping and a prediction that didn't quite pan out.

Director: Internet Historian | Stars: Harold Camping, Internet Historian

Votes: 29

38. The Devil You Know (2019– )
Episode: Angel in the Flesh (2021)

TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, Crime

When 22-year-old Shriner follower Kelly Pingilley is found dead in a field, a pattern of expulsion is established that reveals Steve isn't Sherry's only victim.

Directors: Lana Gorlitz, Zebediah Smith | Star: Linnea Sage

Votes: 30

39. Manifest (2018–2023)
Episode: Formation (2023)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

All signs point to the end of the Earth, spurring the Stone family and the passengers to work together and decipher cryptic clues before time runs out.

Director: Claudia Yarmy | Stars: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise

Votes: 631

40. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: 99 Problems (2010)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Sam and Dean meet a woman in a small town who claims to be a prophet.

Director: Charles Beeson | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Cindy Sampson

Votes: 4,599

41. Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (2010–2012)
Episode: The Student Body (2011)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

A girl desperate to make friends uses the book, giving herself vine-like tendrils that brainwash and ensnare anyone she touches.

Director: James Genn | Stars: Alex House, Maggie Castle, Bill Turnbull, Melanie Leishman

Votes: 77

42. Shadowland (2022)
Episode: This Was Planned (2022)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary

An anti-vaccine influencer procures a large following when he pushes a dangerous fake "cure" for COVID-19; a famous pastor, labeled a threat to democracy, faces possible consequences for his actions.

Directors: Stephen Bailey, Alex Braverman | Stars: Pauline Bauer, Gina Childers, Ellen Cushing, Kristin Davis

Votes: 12

43. Shadowland (2022)
Episode: It's Demonic (2022)

TV-MA | 52 min | Documentary

A suburban mother takes a stand when she believes powerful forces are trying to harm her children; an accused January 6 rioter tries to get out of jail; a famous pastor puts his flock at risk.

Director: Stephen Bailey | Stars: Pauline Bauer, Bill Blauser, Jeannine Cannito, Pamela Croskey-King

Votes: 13

44. Chucky (2021– )
Episode: He Is Risen Indeed (2022)

TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Incarnate Lord goes on lockdown with the Chucky dolls inside; Nica moves forward with her plan.

Director: Leslie Libman | Stars: Zackary Arthur, Bjorgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brad Dourif

Votes: 937

45. Dangerous Persuasions (2013–2015)
Episode: Prophet or Predator? (2013)

Documentary, Drama

In 1977, twenty-year-old Colleen Stan is kidnapped and imprisoned for up to 23 hours a day in a coffin sized box under a bed. Kept as a slave for seven years, will she ever escape?

Director: Russell Eatough | Stars: Stephanie Langton, Jefferson Brown, Molly Potts, Harrison Smith

Votes: 10

46. Dangerous Persuasions (2013–2015)
Episode: Devil's Disciple (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Drama

Mary Rich and her family meet self-styled missionary Ron Larrinaga at their local church. When Ron convinces them to join his family living in a remote house in northern California, the house soon becomes a violent retreat.

Director: Stephen Kemp | Stars: Megan Fahlenbock, Paulino Nunes, Mark Huisman, Raven Adamson

Votes: 9

47. Church with Jesse Lee Peterson (2008– )
Who Are the Wolves in Sheep's Clothing? (2014 Podcast Episode)

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Star: Jesse Lee Peterson

48. Watchman Video Broadcast (2009– )
Episode: Wolves in Sheep's Clothing (2010)

60 min | News

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Stars: Michael Hoggard, Todd Bentley, Kylie Minogue

49. Pastor Mike Online (2011– )
Episode: Episode #1.19 (2011)

67 min | News, Talk-Show

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Stars: Michael Hoggard, Kenneth Copeland, Rodney Howard-Browne

50. Pure Bible Study (2009– )
Episode: Second Peter 2: The False Prophets (2009)

40 min

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Star: Michael Hoggard