10 Mystical Films About Sun Cults

Description: This British horror film features a detective investigating a disappearance on a remote Scottish island, where he encounters a pagan cult that worships the sun. The film's climax involves a ritualistic sacrifice to ensure the island's fertility.

Fact: The film was initially a commercial failure but has since become a cult classic. The original ending was considered too shocking for audiences at the time.

Description: While not exclusively about a sun cult, this film delves into Haitian voodoo practices, which include sun worship elements. An anthropologist investigates the use of a drug that simulates death, leading him into a world of dark rituals.

Fact: The film is loosely based on true events described in Wade Davis's book of the same name, exploring the cultural and scientific aspects of voodoo.

Description: While primarily about a different kind of folklore, the film includes references to ancient rituals, some of which involve sun worship, as part of the local legends surrounding the Blair Witch.

Fact: This film popularized the found footage genre and was made on a very low budget but became a massive box office success.

Description: A spiritual sequel to "The Wicker Man," this film follows two missionaries in Scotland who encounter a modern pagan cult with sun worship at its core, leading to a chilling conclusion.

Fact: It was directed by Robin Hardy, who also directed the original "The Wicker Man."

Description: Set in Louisiana, this film explores Hoodoo, which has roots in African and Native American spiritual practices, including sun worship. A hospice nurse uncovers dark secrets involving rituals to harness the power of the sun.

Fact: The film was shot on location in New Orleans, adding authenticity to its depiction of local folklore and rituals.

Description: A remake of the 1973 classic, this version also deals with a sun-worshipping cult on an island, though it takes a different narrative approach with a focus on bees and their connection to the sun.

Fact: Despite its poor reception, it has gained a cult following for its campy elements and Nicolas Cage's over-the-top performance.

Description: Set in 1630s New England, this film deals with witchcraft and pagan rituals, including elements of sun worship, as a family faces supernatural forces after being banished from their Puritan community.

Fact: The film uses authentic 17th-century English dialect, enhancing its historical accuracy and eerie atmosphere.

Description: This film involves a group of friends who encounter a Norse cult in Sweden, where sun worship plays a role in their dark rituals, leading to a confrontation with ancient forces.

Fact: The film is based on Adam Nevill's novel, exploring themes of guilt, friendship, and the supernatural.

Description: This film explores a Swedish midsummer festival where a sun cult's rituals are central to the plot, involving human sacrifices and a celebration of the sun's power.

Fact: The film was shot in Hungary, standing in for Sweden, and features meticulously designed sets to reflect the cult's practices.

Description: Although not directly about a sun cult, this fantasy film features a world where the sun is revered, and its power is central to the plot involving the restoration of balance through mystical means.

Fact: The film was created by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, using intricate puppetry and animatronics, making it a landmark in fantasy cinema.