The Cult Next Door(2017)
The Cult Next Door Synopsis
In 2013, three women emerged from a flat in Brixton. They had been held there for decades by Aravindan Balakrishnan, a revolutionary Maoist who controlled the women with brainwashing techniques and tales of a sinister, world-controlling machine he called 'Jackie'.
The Cult Next Door (2017) is a documentary film directed by Vanessa Engle, released on January 26, 2017 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Aravindan Balakrishnan, Chanda Balakrishnan, Yvonne Hall and Aisha Wahab.
- Director:
- Vanessa Engle
- Producers:
- Vanessa Engle
- Cinematographer:
- Johann Perry
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Cult Next Door Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aravindan Balakrishnan
as cult leader
- Chanda Balakrishnan
Chanda Balakrishnan
- Yvonne Hall
Yvonne Hall
- Aisha Wahab
Aisha Wahab
as Victim
- Peter Clement
Peter Clement
as Prosecutor
- Paul Flewers
Paul Flewers
- Rosie Morgan-Davies
Rosie Morgan-Davies
- Josephine Herivel
Josephine Herivel
as Victim
- Rosie Morgan-Davies
Rosie Morgan-Davies
as Victim
Key crew
Directed by Vanessa Engle, produced by Vanessa Engle.
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The Cult Next Door – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cult Next Door online?
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Who stars in The Cult Next Door?
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The main cast of The Cult Next Door (2017) includes Aravindan Balakrishnan, Chanda Balakrishnan, Yvonne Hall, Aisha Wahab and Peter Clement. The film was directed by Vanessa Engle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cult Next Door released?
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The Cult Next Door was released on January 26, 2017 and runs for 1h.