Netflix has long been the home of some of the world's best and most intriguing documentaries of all time.
With a strong focus on true crime for a number of years, the streaming service has found oodles of success with documentary films such as Tiger King and Dahmer, both of which have received awards and critical acclaim.
However, when it comes to riveting documentaries, it is hard to look beyond the bizarre, and sometimes cruel world, of cults, religious cults and some demonic cult leaders who have shocked the world with their heinous crimes.
Perhaps it is no surprise to see that many of these figures and movements have been covered in depth by the world's leading streaming service but with such an abundance of choice - which is the best to watch on Netflix in 2023?
If, like us, you're struggling to choose then look at this list of the 10 highest rated documentaries about cults and cult leaders, as per highly respected film review site Rotten Tomatoes.
5. John Of God: The Crimes Of A Spiritual Healer - 89%
John Of God looks at the rise and fall of piritual healer and celebrity medium João Teixeira de Faria as he is arrested and years of horrifying abuse is revealed by survivors, prosecutors and the press. | Netflix
6. Waco: American Apocalypse - 81%
This documentary film looks at the infamous 51-day stand off between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group led by cult leader David Koresh. | Netflix
7. The Family - 80%
This fascinating documentary looks at cult Christian group The Family as they rise to power in Washington DC in pursuit of their global ambitions. | Netflix
8. A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad - 80%
This documentary follows the journey of a German preacher who rises to power in Latin America using charisma and manipulation and becomes a key figure in their journey into dictatorship. | Netflix