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Release Year2024
Runtime1h 07m
LanguageEnglish
Certification15
GenresDocumentary, Crime
Votes4
DirectorEmily Turner
WritersEmily Turner
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsAccused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax
About Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax
Two children accused parents and teachers of leading a paedophilic satanic cult, supposedly headquartered in secret rooms on the school premises. The story was not true. But once the fire was lit, it was hard to put out. Emily Turner’s film considers the real-world impact of an outrageous online conspiracy theory, exploring the importance of truth and the cost of lies.
Directed by Emily Turner, Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax leans on a strong ensemble — Sarah Barlondo, Aly Cranston, Kathryn McGarr — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2024.
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