Michigan Sisters Investigate Alleged TikTok Cult in New Netflix Series

Entertainment | June 11, 2024, 7:56 a.m.

The Netflix documentary "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult" has become a sensation, shedding light on the dark world of social media influencing and alleged cult involvement. Following the lives of Michigan-raised sisters Melanie Wilking and Miranda Derrick, the series explores how their rise to fame on TikTok took a sinister turn when they became entangled with cult leader Robert Shinn. The sisters, once known as "The Wilking Sisters," gained popularity for their dance routines before Derrick's apparent involvement with Shinn's organization, 7M Films, caused a rift in the family. Accusations of sexual abuse against Shinn have emerged, while Derrick maintains she is not a victim. The documentary highlights the dangers of influence and manipulation in the digital age, leaving viewers questioning the power of social media and the impact of toxic relationships in the pursuit of fame.