• News
  • Life
  • TV & Film
  • Beauty
  • Style
  • Home
  • News
    • Celebrity
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Royal Family
  • Life
    • Animals
    • Food & Drink
    • Women's Health
    • Mental Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Travel
    • Real Life
  • TV & Film
    • True Crime
    • Documentaries
    • Netflix
    • BBC
    • ITV
    • Tyla Recommends
  • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Make-up
    • Skincare
  • Style
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Shopping
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
Submit Your Content
Netflix viewers already can’t wait for dark documentary on TikTok dance group trapped in ‘disguised cult’

Home> Entertainment> Netflix

Updated 12:59 10 May 2024 GMT+1Published 12:55 10 May 2024 GMT+1

Netflix viewers already can’t wait for dark documentary on TikTok dance group trapped in ‘disguised cult’

The upcoming Netflix documentary already has viewers excited

Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson

An upcoming Netflix documentary is set to focus on dancers are who said to be trapped in a cult.

A trailer for the doc dropped on X and has got everybody talking.

It revolves around 7M Films, which claims to be a management company for dancers, actors and models.

Advert

However, the organisation's darker side has been getting increasing attention in recent years.

Founded by Robert Shinn in 2021, the company would approach social media influencers. Included in this cohort were the Wilking sisters.

The Wilking sisters. (Netflix)
The Wilking sisters. (Netflix)

While Miranda Wilking decided to work with 7M, Melanie Wilking noticed some red flags that steered her away.

Advert

One was that Shinn is the leader of Los Angeles' Shekinah Church. Or at least, he purports to be, as the church has no physical or social media presence.

Melanie and her parents went viral in 2022 when they suggested 7M was a cult, claiming that Miranda was being manipulated.

The new doc - called Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult - tells the story of the dancers who became involved in 7M Films.

Director Derek Doneen told Netflix: "I think audiences will be surprised by how easily regular people can get sucked into cult-like groups and how devastating the impact can be on families, friends, and communities.

Advert

"I’m in awe of the families who let us in as they worked tirelessly to rescue their loved ones."

While executive producer Jessica Acevedo added: "This series is about exposing the wrongdoers and setting the story straight.

"All with the hope of helping those still under the control of the church."

The church, founded in 1994, has been hit with several accusations over the years.

Advert

In 2009, a former member, Lydia Chung, sued Shinn, claiming he had 'isolated her from her family, brainwashed her and defrauded her out of $4 million'.

The judge ultimately ruled in Shinn's favour.

Robert Shinn is being examined in an upcoming Netflix documentary. (Netflix)
Robert Shinn is being examined in an upcoming Netflix documentary. (Netflix)

There seems to be a lot to cover with this upcoming documentary - and Netflix subscribers are more than ready to start binge watching.

Advert

One commented: "Oh, I'm seated!"

While another added: "This is wild!"

And a third commented: "Yikes! That sounds like a wild plot twist for a reality show. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds!"

Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult will be available to stream on Netflix on May 29.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Netflix, TV And Film, True Crime

Ben Thompson
Ben Thompson

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

23 hours ago
a day ago
  • 23 hours ago

    Kim Kardashian explained NSFW reason why she filmed infamous tape with ex Ray J

    The Kardashians star has addressed the 2007 sex tape scandal a number of times since it was first leaked

    Entertainment
  • a day ago

    1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton revealed 'biggest concern' after skin removal surgery as she shows off shocking transformation

    The 38-year-old TLC star has opened up about some of the struggles she's faced throughout her weight loss journey

    Entertainment
  • a day ago

    Lip reader reveals Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s secret conversation during first public date since Super Bowl loss

    It's the first time the couple has been spotted out and about together on a date since February

    Entertainment
  • a day ago

    Tammy Slaton's surgeon reveals 'hardest moment' of skin removal surgery process as she shows off dramatic transformation

    The 1000-lb Sisters star showed TLC viewers the results after having 15 pounds of excess skin removed

    Entertainment
  • Netflix viewers 'crying eyes out' over 'brutal' new true crime documentary about 'con for the ages'
  • Netflix viewers brand shocking new documentary about man with '1,000 kids' ‘crazy’ before it has even aired
  • Netflix viewers can’t get over Lisa Kudrow in new 'genre-bending’ series
  • Netflix viewers spot key pattern as Menendez Brothers tell ‘their story’ following Monsters release