Prophet's Prey

2015
TV-14
1h 41m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

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When Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and the power of his position in unprecedented ways. He bridged the gap between sister wives and ecclesiastically rape, befuddling the moral compass of his entire congregation. The film examines Warren Jeffs' life and shows how he became a worshipped and adored Prophet. Warren has a devout following numbering in the tens of thousands - many of whom would give their life at any moment with just one word from the Prophet. Despite a trail of abuse and ruined lives, Warren has maintained his grip on power.

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When Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren... Read allWhen Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and the power of his position in unprecedented ways. He... Read allWhen Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and the power of his position in unprecedented ways. He bridged the gap between sister wives and ecclesiastical rape, befuddling the moral compas... Read all

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7.2/10

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9/10

Buckle Up for the Cult Coaster of the Century

Holy moly, strap in because "Prophet's Prey" takes you on a wild ride through Crazytown, and the conductor is none other than Warren Jeffs himself. This documentary, masterfully helmed by Amy Berg, serves up a cocktail of jaw-dropping revelations that are more addictive than popcorn at a movie marathon. It's like peeking into your weird neighbor's window, only to discover they're running a cult in the basement.

Imagine the most bonkers episode of reality TV, then crank it up a notch-or twenty. That's the life and times of Warren Jeffs and the FLDS Church. Through a mix of creepy audio recordings and interviews that range from the disturbing to the downright heart-wrenching, this film doesn't pull any punches. It's so engrossing, you'll forget to check your phone, and in 2015, that's saying something.

By the time the credits roll, you'll feel like you've been on a spiritual rollercoaster-except this one's less "find yourself" and more "find the exit, quick!" The film is a gripping, well-crafted look at a world that's hard to believe exists, making you laugh uncomfortably one minute and gasp the next. Berg's direction ensures that this isn't just a documentary; it's a full-on experience. Half a star off because I needed a strong drink afterward to process it all.