Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California
Culticide in California explores the grim events surrounding the mass suicide of 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult, led by Marshall Applewhite. This group held strange beliefs tied to the Hale-Bopp Comet. This documentary uses news footage to tell the story of how 39 people could all have such strong beliefs that they would chemically castrate themselves and die in the hope that a passing spaceship would pick them up.
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Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1997
Runtime
0h 45m
User Score
60%
Original Title
Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California
Director
James Strauss
Description
Culticide in California explores the grim events surrounding the mass suicide of 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult, led by Marshall Applewhite. This group held strange beliefs tied to the Hale-Bopp Comet. This documentary uses news footage to tell the story of how 39 people could all have such strong beliefs that they would chemically castrate themselves and die in the hope that a passing spaceship would pick them up.
