Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax
Two children accused parents and teachers of leading a paedophilic satanic cult, supposedly headquartered in secret rooms on the school premises. The story was not true. But once the fire was lit, it was hard to put out. Emily Turner’s film considers the real-world impact of an outrageous online conspiracy theory, exploring the importance of truth and the cost of lies.
- Overview
- Cast
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Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 11, 2024
Runtime
1h 8m
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original Title
Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax
Production Companies
Story Films, Channel 4 Television
Director
Emily Turner
Description
Two children accused parents and teachers of leading a paedophilic satanic cult, supposedly headquartered in secret rooms on the school premises. The story was not true. But once the fire was lit, it was hard to put out. Emily Turner’s film considers the real-world impact of an outrageous online conspiracy theory, exploring the importance of truth and the cost of lies.
