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Cult Films, 2004.
Examines what makes "Rosemary's Baby" and "I Walked with a Zombie" cult films.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 54.95
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Both "Rosemary?s Baby" and "I Walked with a Zombie" are movies that have explicit elements of what we might more commonly think of as ?horror? films. On the other hand, however, both rely so heavily on atmospheric tension and are so laden with strange ambiguity and ?arty? moments that they seem to transcend the genre. This paper explains why, given the large following for both movies, they are often just as likely to be described as ?cult films? as horror movies.
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"Indeed, it is in these oddball and controversial moments where cult films typically find both the elements that connect with fans and where their most interesting moments lay. It is also in these controversial and strange aspects that the argument for cult films as genre becomes coherent; cult films are a genre precisely because of their tendency to mix genres in strange ways and to explore unusual and difficult themes that most ?mainstream? films would not touch with a proverbial ten-foot pole. It is in these aspects of the cult film that both Rosemary?s Baby and I Walked with a Zombie find their sympathetic resonance."
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"Pulp Fiction", 2002.
This paper discusses and analyzes the making of the cult classic film "Pulp Fiction", written and directed, as an independent film.
1,595 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses that the classic film "Pulp Fiction", by Quentin Tarantino, is a testament to independent filmmaking and helped set the stage for many other independent filmmakers to follow. The author feels that the film could not have been made through a traditional studio because Tarantino likes to work independently, the film was too violent and sexual to be a mainstream film. The author states that the movie helped create Tarantino's reputation in Hollywood and revamped the careers of Bruce Willis and John Travolta.
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""Pulp Fiction" has become a cult classic film, with fine performances by John Travolta, (his first major role in many years), and Samuel L. Jackson. The film follows three distinct story lines. The first is the storyline of the date between hit man Vincent and his boss's wife; then, there is the boxer who is supposed to throw a fight, and finally the cleaning up of a hit man's mistake. The film weaves back and forth between present and past, and literally ends where it begins, in the diner where hit men Vincent and Jules began the story."
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Film Analysis: "Ticket to Heaven", 2004.
An analysis of the film "Ticket to Heaven" in terms of cults and persuasion psychology.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper analyzes the plot of the film "Ticket to Heaven" and looks at how the film portrays the cult environment and power of cults on individuals.
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"The purpose of this research is to analyze the film "Ticket to Heaven" from the point of view of how religious cults psychologically influence individuals who are emotionally vulnerable and the impact cults can have on their lives. The research will present a plot synopsis and then discuss how the film portrays the cult environment, the social influence of cults..."
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Cult Leadership, 1999.
An analysis of cult leadership and how cults come to influence the minds of followers.
5,296 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 131.95
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Cult Formation
Defining the Paradigm of Unfalsifiability
Authority: Exclusivity, Overbearing or Essential
Revelation of the Leadership
Hierarchy of Leadership
Solidarity
Social Structure
Community
Social Stratification
Identity
Punishment and Discipline
Cult Growth and the Convert
The Target: weakness and vulnerability
Conversion: unfreeze, change and refreeze
False Memories: unfreezing through psychotherapy
Environments
Enlightenment Engines
Cult Case Studies
The Branch Divisions, David Koresh
Heaven?s Gate, Do
?The Recipe?
Troubleshooting
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Social Influence of Cults, 1997.
Examines techniques & effects of control of social environment by cults & cult leaders. Discusses recruiting, role of women, potential violence and court actions.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 79.95
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" SOCIAL INFLUENCE THROUGH CULTS
Introduction
Vander-Zanden (1990) defines cults as loosely organized forms of religious organizations with several specific characteristics. These characteristics include the facts that their: a) members are called to live a totally different lifestyle; b) leaders are strongly charismatic leaders around whom the membership is built; c) doctrinal emphasis is upon the individual rather than on society although there is often a component of cults that is highly critical of the dominant society; d) religious perspective holds that the source of unhappiness and injustice is incorporated within each person and thus it is the individual who first has to change; e) promises are that the individual will find contentment through following.."
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Ancient Cult, 2002.
An examination of ?The Cult of the Dead in Judah: Interpreting the Material Remains? by Elizabeth M. Bloch-Smith which claims that an ancient cult of the dead existed during biblical times.
3,051 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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?The Cult of the Dead in Judah: Interpreting the Material Remains? by Elizabeth M. Bloch-Smith is a discussion of the author?s evidence of the aforementioned cult through biblical and archaeological records. The paper discusses Bloch-Smith?s premise that the biblical and archaeology records corroborate each other and therefore provide proof of a cult of the dead. This report reviews the findings of Bloch-Smith?s article, conclusions of the article, a critique of the findings and a response to the article?s findings.
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"The author begins by looking at archeological burial sites to support the cult of the dead. She looks primarily at Judahite burial types in the Iron Age. Bloch-Smith attempts to show that the Judah cult had a distinctive burial practice separate from surrounding cultures. The primary Judah burial types were bench tomb and cave. In a bench tomb configuration, benches lined the walls of the tomb. The bodies were laid on the waist-high benches. A repository was also part of the tomb to accommodate new bodies. The cave configuration required the body to be placed in the center of the cave along with artifacts associated with the individual. If additional bodies were placed in the cave, then the bodies would be repositioned along the cave walls. Regardless of the configuration, similar artifacts are found in both. These artifacts included food, ceramic containers, jewelry, tools, personal items and more. The format used to bury the Judahite people appears to remain unchanged throughout the Iron Age."
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Defining a Cult, 2004.
This paper discusses that religions and cults actually have more similarities than they do differences.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that arguments used to define cults can actually be used to define religions as well; but most of these definitions, unfortunately, have come from rumors and the negative portrayals of these cults through the media. The author relates that, because the word 'cult' deviates from the similarities between the two, a common phrase to describe cults used by scholars and theologians of religion is 'new religious movements'. The paper relates that, much like the Branch Davidian community of the 1990s, major contemporary religions, such a Catholicism and Mormonism, went through similar hardships of persecution within America based on stereotypes and rumors.
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"The meaning of the word cult itself has changed over time. Once believed to be a form of worship or ritualistic and systemic religious belief, today many perceive cults as associated with groups such as Heavens Gate, Jonestown, and Branch Davidians. People tend to believe that cults in general have many connotations associated with them whether it is ?from the images of slaughtered men, women and children at Jonestown, to the impression of a movie with a small but devoted following? (?New Religious??). But these connotations, be it good or bad have mislead the public to their understanding of what a cult actually is. Because both religions and cults have a basis of worship, the only difference is that of the size of the group, how the public sees the group, and of how orthodox or compatible it is with societal standards."
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"Suicide Cult", 2002.
A study of the book "Suicide Cult" by Marshall Kilduff on Jim Jones and the People's Temple.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper explores Marshall Kilduff?s book, "Suicide Cult", which examines the life of Jim Jones and his cult the People's Temple, who committed mass suicide in Guyana. The paper illustrates how the tragedy could have been prevented, if only the world was more accepting of each other?s rights and well-being. The author writes that the power of the cult can lead to suicide as an answer for anything.
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"In 1978 the suicide-massacre of 900 people in South America shocked the world as Reverend Jim Jones? cult, named the Peoples Temple. In his book ?Suicide Cult?, Marshall Kilduff steps into Jim Jones? past and reflects on the man who brainwashed hundreds of people into donating their Social Security checks to his church, and eventually committing suicide in the Guyana jungle."
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Melanesian Cargo Cults, 2002.
A discussion of the different anthropological explanations for Melanesian cargo cults.
2,851 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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An assessment of some of the various anthropological explanations for cargo cults. The paper aims to reveal how the history of Melanesia itself, from colonial administration to independence, is reflected in attitudes towards and explanations of, the cargo cult phenomenon. The paper includes a number of lengthy quotes from articles related to the topic, which try to explain the origins of the cult systems and how they developed through history.
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"Few topics in the field of anthropological study have spread across academic disciplines and, through journalism, entered into popular usage as completely as the term ?cargo cult?. So much so, Lindstrom (1993) contends, ?from the 1950?s to the 1980?s, cargo cult became the orthodox term for Melanesian social movements? (Lindstrom 1993:38). Indeed there have been claims that the term is overused, even abused, with all quasi-religious cults and ?native frenzies? being labelled or re-labelled cargo cults. ?Nowadays, for example, many Melanesian political movements must take care to deny explicitly that they are any sort of cargo cult?."
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Cults, 2005.
A brief look at the dangers of belonging to a cult movement.
790 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper takes a negative approach to cult membership. It shows how cult rulers are usually charismatic people who take advantage of their followers in order to achieve the title of leader and obtain unlimited power.
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"One theme does run through the vast majority of cults: regimen and discipline. The environment is tightly controlled and discipline rigidly enforced by those specially chosen as being on a plane higher than the average "Cultee". What strengthens the young person's resolve to stay is that he or she has to "give up something". The act of giving up is something many of them may never have experienced before. Celibacy, giving up make-up and attractive clothes, even an austere life-style and a special diet: all this speaks of "commitment" a word and an act most of these people had never experienced before".
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Apocalyptic Cults, 2005.
An overview of the Branch Davidians, People's Temple and Solar Temple cults.
2,601 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper looks at three major North American cults and how they were founded, led and maintained. Their beliefs, leaders, members, roots and practises are outlined. The three cults are the Branch Davidians, Peoples Temple and the Solar Temple.
Outline
Introduction
I. The Branch Davidians
A. History
1. Victor Houteff.
2. Florence Houteff
3. Before Howell
B. David Koresh
1. David Koresh (Vernon Howell)
2. Koresh's Beliefs
C. The Branch Davidian Religion
1. Beliefs
2. Practises
3. The End
II. The People's Temple
A. Jim Jones and his Dream
1. Jim Jones
2. The People's Temple
B. The People's Temple as a Religion
1. Theories and Beliefs
2. Practises
C. Negative Aspects
1. Manipulation
2. Jonestown
III. The Order of the Solar Temple
A. The Founders
1.Joseph DiMambro
2.Luc Jouret
B. Religious Structure and History
C. The Solar Temple as a Religion
1. The 7 Rules
2. Beliefs
3. The Solar Temple's Demise
Conclusion
Appendix A. Additional Pictures
Appendix B Interview with Prof. Rabinovitch
Bibliography
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"In the beginning, the People's Temple was based on Christian values and beliefs, over time Jones theories were what the People's Temple were based upon. The Bible was used less frequently, while Jones had several theories, which could be dismissed as insane. Jones believed he was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, Buddha, Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. Jones also theorised that fascists were going to take over America. He believed that the People's Temple would be singled out, because vandals and racists harassed the Church while it was based in Indianapolis. (The Devil's Party, 67) In addition, Jones proposed Revolutionary suicide, which means his followers would die in the name of himself."
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The MM Cult and Los Angeles, 2002.
This paper discusses the relationship of the cult group based on the Marilyn Manson (MM) rock band and the bandleader Brian Warner and Los Angeles.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper discusses the rock group Marilyn Madson (MM), whose name is a combination of the sex icon Marilyn Monroe and a mass killer Charles Manson, and who are seen as a curse on America?s moral fabric. The author believes that Marilyn Manson, synonymous with everything bizarre, defiant and in opposition with mainline culture and beliefs, is a cult. The author explains that the close proximity to Hollywood and its bizarre culture is probably the biggest reason why cults prosper in Southern California.
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"Some experts also have blamed the city?s structure for the rapid increase in cult followings. These views shed light on possible reasons why MM is more successful in this region. Mike Davis in his book, 'Ecology of Fear' maintains that cults prosper in LA for the same reason natural disasters hit this city more frequently than other parts of the United States. He blames the city?s lack of common sense and rising ethnic tension for all its problems. Davis feels that cults and other ethno-sociological problems also are the result of Los Angeles? totalitarian system. He writes, "Paranoia about nature, of course, distracts attention from the obvious fact that Los Angeles has deliberately put itself in harm's way. For generations, market-driven urbanization has transgressed environmental common sense? As a result, Southern California has reaped flood, fire, and earthquake tragedies that were as avoidable, as unnatural as the beating of Rodney King and the subsequent explosion in the streets."(9)"
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The Role of Greek and Roman Imperial Cults, 2005.
Examines the impact of imperial cults on Greek and Roman society.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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Whatever the degree to which individual people embraced their leaders as literal gods or divine fountainheads, it is clear that such cults played a tremendous role in the religious and political development of ancient societies. The paper shows that this was especially true for Hellenistic Greece and the Roman Empire, both of which existed under these cults - the former providing much of the historical and ideological groundwork for the latter.
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"The ruler cults of ancient Greece and the later imperial cults of ancient Rome are much-debated topics in classical studies. Historians have long struggled to understand the role that these cults played in the construction of these societies both at the ideological and practical, day-to-day levels. The debate most often revolves around the degree to which these cults could be considered religious institutions at all (Harland par. 1-2). Many critics feel that these cults were little more than opportunistic attempts to manipulate politics in these societies. Others argue that these cults, whatever their political machinations, actually did have religious basis."
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The Zar Cult, 2003.
A discussion on the Zar cult.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This discusses the Zar cult, which involves adherents in trances and dances aimed at improving health and well-being. It explores how it benefits women in Muslim culture in Sudan. It describes the historical, cultural and religious context of the Zar cult and how it functions.
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"This research examines ethno medical attributes of the zar cult in Sudan. The research will set forth a working definition of zar and the historical cultural and religious context in which the zar originated and then discuss how it functions as both cultural ..."
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Cults, 2002.
Explores cults in the United States and their past and present psychological impact on devotees.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 89.95
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A ten page paper on the reasons for the prevalence of cults in the United States, methods used in manipulation of members, and the psychological effects on past and present devotees.
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