
This horrific dramatization of the Guyana tragedy traces the steps of Reverend Jim Jones, a highly charismatic, but profoundly paranoid clergyman, who after years of evangelism and good deeds, begins his own church in the mid-western United States. When Jim Jones becomes increasingly obsessed with the belief that the CIA is "a wicked enemy" who is out to get him, he emigrates with his congregation to Guyana, where he plans to create a utopia. But Jim Jones' utopia consists of... (Full plot summary below)
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This horrific dramatization of the Guyana tragedy traces the steps of Reverend Jim Jones, a highly charismatic, but profoundly paranoid clergyman, who after years of evangelism and good deeds, begins his own church in the mid-western United States. When Jim Jones becomes increasingly obsessed with the belief that the CIA is "a wicked enemy" who is out to get him, he emigrates with his congregation to Guyana, where he plans to create a utopia. But Jim Jones' utopia consists of a society where he demands his followers turn their minds, bodies and possessions over to him, one that is rife with orgies, physical violence, mental torture, and sexual abuse of children and adults. Ultimately, Jim Jones' paranoia reaches a fevered pitch that culminates in him taking savage action against his own congregation.
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| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe movie brings absolutely no insights to Guyana. It exploits human suffering for profit. It is a geek show. Universal and its exhibitors should be ashamed. |
| User ReviewAlex AUskonmiehelle ei käydä ryppyilemään!! Pikkubudjetilla uskomattoman hyvä kuvaus tapahtumista Whitman kovassa vedossa |
| User ReviewChristopher SWith a story as inherently sensational as Jonestown, the most shocking thing about this exploitation film treatment is how dull it is. Much of the time is spent on bland expository dialogue, though it does get better in its final moments. Gene Barry is good, and Stuart Whitman is decent as Jim Jones, though he isn't given much to do other then glower and rant, but the rest of the cast is pretty awful. A disappointment. |