Let's Start a Cult

**”Let’s Start a Cult” is a wild ride through the bizarre and often hilarious landscape of, well, people just trying to find meaning in the last place you’d expect: a doomsday commune. Directed by Ben Kitnick, this 2024 flick comes in at 90 minutes of pure absurdity and heartfelt moments wrapped in a dystopian comedy package. If you’ve ever thought about how flat-out ridiculous and downright fascinating the world of cults can be, this film’s got you covered.

Meet the obnoxious loser at the center of this chaotic escapade—who, after missing out on the cult’s long-awaited ritual suicide, decides to team up with a “bogus ex-messiah.” Let’s be real for a second; there’s nothing more mind-blowing than two disillusioned souls trying to resurrect a failing commune, right? These mismatched buddies, played to perfection by Stavros Halkias and Wes Haney, take us on a chaotic road trip across middle America. The dynamic between them is pure gold, a constantly-bickering duo navigating absurdity with banter that’s both cringeworthy and relatable.

As they embrace this live-and-let-live mentality, they induct an outlandish cast of characters into their makeshift cult: a wannabe military hero, a mom who clearly has some unresolved issues, and a mysterious hitchhiker who adds a hint of intrigue. Each new addition brings their quirks, turning this band of misfits into a lovely little family of outcasts. Honestly, you can’t help but root for them…even when they seem to spiral into chaos.

The film’s rating of 5.9 might tell you it’s somewhere between a hit and a flop, but don’t let that fool you. “Let’s Start a Cult” brings a refreshing take on the cult genre with its irreverent humor and unexpected emotional beats, reminding us that even the most dysfunctional family can find solace in each other. Will they achieve their “transcendent destiny”? Or will they come to realize that this life might just be worth living after all? It’s a question that lingers as the credits roll, leaving viewers both entertained and a little contemplative.

So, grab your popcorn and prepare to be dazzled by a cult comedy that’s as thought-provoking as it is laugh-out-loud funny…