The Love Cult (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1966, The Love Cult is a drama film directed by Barry Mahon, running about 65 minutes. “Here's a major motion picture that tells the inside story of phony religious groups that used the DEVIL for a preacher!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A magician/hypnotist gets the idea that he can make more money (and have a better time) by starting a sex cult than by continuing his magic act, so he becomes Brother Eros whose motto is "Love is all that counts."
Who’s in it. The Love Cult stars Rita Bennett as Cultist, Uta Erickson as Cult Priestess, Lucky Kargo as Leo and Sharon Kent as Cult Priestess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Love Cult has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Love Cult page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Love Cult tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Love Cult (1966)?
- In US, The Love Cult is available to stream on FlixFling and Cultpix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Love Cult worth watching?
- The Love Cult holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Love Cult?
- The Love Cult stars Rita Bennett, Uta Erickson, Lucky Kargo, Sharon Kent and Vincent Van Lynn.
- When was The Love Cult released?
- The Love Cult was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.