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Let's Start a Cult

  • 2024
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.7K
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Let's Start a Cult (2024)
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Dark ComedyComedy

After missing out on a long-awaited mass suicide, an obnoxious cult member teams up with his former leader to gain a new following.After missing out on a long-awaited mass suicide, an obnoxious cult member teams up with his former leader to gain a new following.After missing out on a long-awaited mass suicide, an obnoxious cult member teams up with his former leader to gain a new following.

  • Director
    • Ben Kitnick
  • Writers
    • Wes Haney
    • Ben Kitnick
    • Stavros Halkias
  • Stars
    • Stavros Halkias
    • Katy Fullan
    • Wes Haney
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ben Kitnick
    • Writers
      • Wes Haney
      • Ben Kitnick
      • Stavros Halkias
    • Stars
      • Stavros Halkias
      • Katy Fullan
      • Wes Haney
    • 17User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Trailer 1:32
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    Stavros Halkias
    Stavros Halkias
    • Chip Harper
    Katy Fullan
    Katy Fullan
    • Diane
    Wes Haney
    Wes Haney
    • William Davenport
    CM Punk
    CM Punk
    • Robbie
    • (as Phil Brooks)
    Scotty Nelson
    • Gabriel
    Leslie Zang
    Leslie Zang
    • Elizabeth
    Nathan Min
    • Jefferson
    Clare O'Kane
    Clare O'Kane
    • Frances
    Edy Modica
    Edy Modica
    • Kathleen
    Sarah Charipar
    Sarah Charipar
    • Teri Harper
    Ethan Suplee
    Ethan Suplee
    • Cody Harper
    Robert Kelly
    Robert Kelly
    • Del Harper
    Jeanne Sparrow
    • Georgeanne Jennings
    Tom Papa
    Tom Papa
    • News Anchor
    Kate Buddeke
    • Red-Haired Woman
    Bob Thorson
    • Ice Cream Employee
    Rachel Cerda
    Rachel Cerda
    • Birthday Party Mom
    Arlieta Hall
    Arlieta Hall
    • Birthday Party Friend
    • Director
      • Ben Kitnick
    • Writers
      • Wes Haney
      • Ben Kitnick
      • Stavros Halkias
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    10samstovern

    Exactly what it's supposed to be

    Honestly, I found the movie really enjoyable and funny. It's obviously dumb and there are many plot holes if you look for them, but that's not the point.

    It's exactly what it's supposed to be. A fun goofy comedy where you can turn your brain off and get some laughs. Brings you back to the early 2000's comedies. We need more movies like this. Hopefully this movie makes enough to warrant working on another one, as well as motivating other comedians to give something like this a shot.

    Considering this was Stavros' first go at it, I'm excited to see what he comes up with next!(: I'll definitely be there to support.
    9Rainbowlexitron

    A great watch while high

    This movie hilariously explores the ways in which people end up in a cult. I love the way we explore each cult member's background which are all uniquely quirky and interesting. These multifaceted characters almost had you rooting for cult members at times or laughing at how naive they are. The cinematography is very stylistically interesting and the writing is smartly funny. We buckled over laughing at the plot choices at times, staying on the edge of our seat excited to hear what's next. I could totally see this becoming a cult classic in the future as more people discover it. A great watch while high.
    7docslop

    Refreshing Comedy In A Comedy Desert

    Comedy movies are in a sad state and Let's Start A Cult is a breath of fresh air. It's not at the level of a lot of great comedies but Stavy carries this film and 90% of it is quite good. There are a few scenes where the acting is pretty questionable and a few pieces of the story could have been fleshed out a bit better but overall it really highlights the strength of Stavros as an actor and his ability to carry with his personality. There are very few movies I'd just throw on and rewatch after seeing them and this is one of them. I'd love to see more from this group and hope it made enough money to justify it.
    8revmerkil

    Low budget laughs

    Movie was made on a shoestring budget but I got more laughs out if it than any new comedies on Netflix. Stavi is hilarious in his debut role. He is closer to John Belushi than any actor I have seen, meaning he can play the obnoxious yet loveable character that many can't pull off. Well worth the $5 on Amazon and I hope it leads to more roles in comedies that we desperately need. Stavi plays a loveable loser in a doomsday cult who is always in trouble with the cult leader. He leaves the cult to go back home to live with his parents but is disillusioned with a 9 to 5 life and decides to start a new cult of his own. Simple plot, lots of laughs.
    8FlipFlapFlop

    Movie deserves more credit

    It's a movie that was a fun watch and a good comedy it kept me intrigued by the characters all the way. It is about two guys who we're in a previous suicide cult thinking to start anew

    The movie definitely deserves more credit than it does because of the way the story goes along and how it keeps the viewer entertained by the change of scenery or introduction of a new character.

    I expected a B-movie for some quick entertainment for the background, but instead got a super funny movie that really shows that the writers/director know that it's a comedy and made sure to remind you of that! It was a classic stoner movie to me.

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      The scene in which Stavros's character tackles the clown is shot on Breidert Green in Frankfort Illinois. The town with 1890s charm.

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Exit Statement
    • Production company
      • Queensbury Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $104,652
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,288
      • Oct 27, 2024
    • Gross worldwide
      • $104,652
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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