# S2, E20 - THE SACRAMENT (2014)

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Podcast: [The Scared Shitless Podcast®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scared-shitless-podcast-6715350)
Published: 2026-07-06T02:05:40+00:00
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## Resource

People of a certain age may have mixed feelings about this modern, fictionalized version of the Jonestown tragedy. But for those under fifty, The Sacrament (2014) is a stark, important look at the dark themes and terrifying social psychology of a cult. It explores exactly what happens when an evil man, corrupted by his own power and wrapped in a cloak of religious ideology, holds absolute sway over vulnerable, at-risk people. The real-life result was the death of hundreds, leaving an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of Western culture. But what are the results of this modernized retelling for a new generation? Join S. Michael, the lovely Erin Dawn, and Slinky Giallo as we drink the Flavor Aid and dissect this controversial, terrifying film.

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