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Holy Hell is a 2016 documentary film directed by Will Allen. This eye-opening film provides an inside look at the Buddhafield, a Los Angeles spiritual group formed in the 1980s. Allen, a former member of the group, utilizes 22 years' worth of personal archival footage to depict his and others' experiences under the spell of its charismatic leader, who is known by several names, including Michel, Andreas, and Reyji. The film showcases the allure, the spiritual awakening, and ultimately, the shocking reality and allegations of manipulation, abuse, and mind control within the group. Holy Hell is a disturbing, personal portrayal of life inside a cult, told from the perspective of those who experienced it firsthand.
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