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Police arrest alleged leader of cultlike 'Zizian' group once declared dead in Bay Area

Jack 'Ziz' LaSota, previously declared dead, is now arrested on gun and trespassing charges; associated with a cult linked to multiple homicides.

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Two Linked to Alleged Vallejo Vegan Cult With Violent History Arrested For Murders In Vermont and Vallejo

A group known as 'The Cult' is implicated in violent crimes, including a previous sword attack and a recent homicide.

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Leader of 'Zizian' Death Cult and at Least One Other Arrested In Maryland After 20 Months on the Run

Jack LaSota, leader of a cult, was arrested in Maryland along with two others connected to a double murder investigation.

The suspects, including Zajko, are linked to serious criminal activities, including a double murder and a recent border patrol agent's killing.

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Sole Surviving Witness In First Zizian Murder Case Is Infirm, Has Memory Lapses In Day of Testimony

The sole witness to Curtis Lind's stabbing provided lengthy testimony but struggled with memory issues and did not identify the attackers.

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Police Arrest Alleged Leader of "Roko's Basilisk" Cult Linked to Multiple Murders

The arrest of Jack 'Ziz' DeSota reveals a dangerous cult linked to multiple murders and radical beliefs stemming from online philosophical theories.

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Police arrest alleged leader of cultlike 'Zizian' group once declared dead in Bay Area

Jack 'Ziz' LaSota, previously declared dead, is now arrested on gun and trespassing charges; associated with a cult linked to multiple homicides.

Miscellaneous

Two Linked to Alleged Vallejo Vegan Cult With Violent History Arrested For Murders In Vermont and Vallejo

A group known as 'The Cult' is implicated in violent crimes, including a previous sword attack and a recent homicide.

Miscellaneous

Leader of 'Zizian' Death Cult and at Least One Other Arrested In Maryland After 20 Months on the Run

Jack LaSota, leader of a cult, was arrested in Maryland along with two others connected to a double murder investigation.

The suspects, including Zajko, are linked to serious criminal activities, including a double murder and a recent border patrol agent's killing.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

1 week ago

Black Lives Matter

Sole Surviving Witness In First Zizian Murder Case Is Infirm, Has Memory Lapses In Day of Testimony

The sole witness to Curtis Lind's stabbing provided lengthy testimony but struggled with memory issues and did not identify the attackers.

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'Opus' review: John Malkovich turn as crazy pop legend can't save predictable horror film

Alfred Moretti, a pop legend, attempts a comeback but reveals a sinister cult around him, leading to chaos during a journalist's visit.

fromPolygon

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Independent films

Opus' director intended the movie's ending as a warning

Opus explores the dangers of unchecked ambition through the experiences of protagonist Ariel as she navigates fame's dark undercurrents.

Independent films

'Opus' review: John Malkovich turn as crazy pop legend can't save predictable horror film

Alfred Moretti, a pop legend, attempts a comeback but reveals a sinister cult around him, leading to chaos during a journalist's visit.

fromPolygon

Independent films

Opus' director intended the movie's ending as a warning

Opus explores the dangers of unchecked ambition through the experiences of protagonist Ariel as she navigates fame's dark undercurrents.

Arrests of Alleged 'Zizian' Cult Members Came After Another Dispute With a Landlord

Three members of a cult-like group were arrested in Maryland after trespassing, linked to multiple violent crimes including murders.

fromBoston.com

New York City

A Vermont border agent's death was the latest violence linked to the cult-like Zizian group

A cult-like group linked to multiple deaths has emerged from online anarchist circles, with a focus on various controversial topics.

Authorities are investigating a cross-country network of seemingly intelligent individuals connected to violent crime.

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fromConsequence

Film

John Malkovich plays a pop star-turned-cult leader in A24's new horror film Opus

A24's Opus features John Malkovich as a cult leader in a psychological horror film, set to release on March 14, 2025.

fromThe Verge

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A24's Opus blurs the line between fandom and faith in first trailer

Opus reminds us that meeting idols can lead to unexpected and disturbing revelations about their true nature.

fromConsequence

Film

John Malkovich plays a pop star-turned-cult leader in A24's new horror film Opus

A24's Opus features John Malkovich as a cult leader in a psychological horror film, set to release on March 14, 2025.

fromThe Verge