Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults

"What do you believe?"

What started in 1975 with the disappearance of 20 people from a small town in Oregon, ended in 1997 with the largest suicide on US soil and changed the face of modern New Age religion forever. This four-part docuseries uses never-before-seen footage and first-person accounts to explore the infamous UFO cult that shocked the nation with their out-of-this-world beliefs.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
First Air Date	December 3, 2020
Last Air Date	December 3, 2020
Seasons	1
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	51min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	CNN Original Series Campfire Studios
Networks	HBO Max

S01E04

The Exit

The 1997 arrival of the Hale-Bopp comet spurs the group to prepare for their departure, though their plan to commit mass suicide goes undetected. After an anonymous 911 caller alerts the authorities, Heaven’s Gate, deemed the first "internet cult," becomes a media and pop culture phenomenon - but the suicides have a very different effect on those closest to them. Today, former members, loved ones, and experts reflect on the legacy of Heaven’s Gate, offering a chilling reminder that indoctrination can happen to anyone.

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