Review of Ticket to Heaven (1981) by Alan O — 22 Apr 2008

Must see movie about how cults work. This was a very influential movie on me.

This review of Ticket to Heaven (1981) was written by Alan O on 22 Apr 2008.

Ticket to Heaven has generally received positive reviews.

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