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The Cult

The Cult

Description: A group of people, missing loved ones discover that they have become part of a mysterious cult.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2009
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 13
First episode air date: September 24, 2009
Networks: TVNZ, TVNZ 2
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