Pagan Invasion, Vol. 11: Joseph Smith's Temple of Doom

Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church, believe that he was the anointed recipient of "Divine revelations". Those who follow all his doctrines have opportunity to become gods and goddesses. The goal of devout Mormons is to enter the prestigious Mormon Temple where many of Smith's "higher truths" are concealed. Yet this privilege is reserved for only an elite few. Upon entry, the initiates articulate in a series of bizarre secret rituals and occult practices. In this explosive documentary, Chick Smith and Caryl Matrisciana take you behind the closed doors of the Mormon Temple to discover the dark mysteries of Joseph Smith's "Temple of Doom".

Directed by —, Pagan Invasion, Vol. 11: Joseph Smith's Temple of Doom leans on a strong ensemble — Caryl Matrisciana, Chuck Smith Sr. — 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 1991.