Cult

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The Business of Crime
7:31

The Cult Behind Japan’s Deadliest Terrorist Attack

This is how a domestic terrorist group called the Aum Shinrikyo managed to obtain chemical weapons, and how their legacy casts a shadow across modern-day Japan.
FAKES, FRAUDS & SCAMMERS
10:52

The Fake Priest Accused of Swindling Millions

“Father” Ryan claimed to be a priest. But followers say he was a con man, scamming victims to fund a lifestyle which included extravagant purchases… like a herd of llamas.
The Truth Hurts
6:36

The Most Dangerous Conspiracy Theory in the World

Antisemitism is a common theme running throughout many conspiracy theories. That's because of a book – The Protocols of the Elders of Zion – by the Russian Secret Police.
VWN Super-Users
6:24

The Rise of the Step Chickens - building a Cult on TikTok

The largest TikTok cult now has over 2 million followers who have pledged allegiance to it's leader. VICE meets Melissa Ong who explains how she created the Step Chickens
Let Lee Explain
6:11

The Self-Help Program That Became a "Sex Cult"

Lee explains the inticricies of the cult and why its been in national headlines the past few weeks.
The Believers
19:05

Finding Salvation with an Online Cult

Vice's Charlet Duboc goes to LA to meet Unicole Unicron, a self-described pop-spiritual cult leader and founder of the religion Unicult
The Believers
25:26

The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization'

Bentinho Massaro claims to be helping his followers by encouraging spiritual enlightenment with an eye toward “upgrading civilization.” His followers praise his style, but critics slam his fringe ideas and irreverent tactics.
The Believers
6:11

A Former Cult Member Explains How He Escaped

We sat down with Steven Hassan, a former cult member turned expert on the subject, to hear how he broke away from the infamous Unification Church back in the 1970s.
VICE INTL
13:59

The Cult of Debt Forgiveness

VICE investigated the Swissindo World Trust International Orbit, a cult that's convinced its followers it can wipe away debts—even though critics, prosecutors, and bankers say it's all just a Ponzi scheme.
VICE Lab UK / S1 EP7
2:00

Animating Grace Neutral: Behind The Scenes with The Line Animation

Wesley Louis from The Line attempts to turn Grace Neutral into an anime character, focusing on her unique ears, eyes and tattoos.
VICE Lab UK / S1 EP7
1:00

Grace Neutral Transforms into an Anime Character (Step-by-Step)

The stages of anime were unravelled for our latest series of idents featuring Grace Neutral and directed by Wesley Louis at The Line Animation.
Superhuman
39:43

Inside the Superhuman World of the Iceman

Almost everything Wim has done was previously thought to be impossible - but he’s not a freak of nature, anybody can do what he does. They just have to learn the method.
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