The Cult of the Family

Tried watching and couldn't make it through the first episode. I'm not Australian, and maybe that's part of the issue. This series presumed their audience knew of the case and the details. I knew nothing about it before watching (and still don't after) and the first episode felt like it should have been in the middle of a season. I couldn't follow the timeline or keep track of who was who.

There is absolutely no way you'll be able to understand how such a gripping story is made to be this mess! Why don't they tell the story in chronological order?? This story is so disjointed that it is even impossible to feel empathy towards the horrible things this cult did to people.

There are some important stories and interviews in here, but even though I watched the whole thing I still couldn't keep track of what happened when and to whom. No clear narrative, no clear set up. Jumping from one point in the timeline to another with no clarifying info. One of the worst documentaries I've ever seen. But would love to see this history handled with a clear and thorough hand someday.

Stumbled upon this documentary without any prior knowledge. They filmmaker efforts to show the traumatic experience of the victims and the overall fall out of this horrible crime.

I would strongly recommend giving this one a go and forming your own opinion. Contrary to popular opinion, I found it to be fascinating, tragic and heartfelt and I was gripped by it.

I'm baffled by so many bad reviews on here. This was far superior to other similar docos that are out there. Trust me. I've seen some stinkers.

I mean, it's not often a story like this comes along, particularly outside of America or Europe. The damage these sociopaths did to these kids is heartbreaking, and unbelievable that they got away with it for so long.

This seems pretty ripe for a movie I would say. Give it a chance for sure.