Is God Told Me To A Novel Or A True Story?

The title 'God Told Me To' immediately grabbed my attention because it sounds like something ripped straight from a fever dream or a late-night conspiracy theory. After digging around, I discovered it's actually a 1976 cult horror film by Larry Cohen, not a novel or true story. The plot revolves around a detective investigating a series of murders committed by people who claim divine instruction. It's this wild blend of psychological thriller, religious horror, and gritty 70s new york vibes. The ambiguity of whether the 'commands' are supernatural or psychological is what makes it so unsettling—like a darker, weirder cousin to 'The Exorcist.'

I love how Cohen's work often toes the line between B-movie schlock and genuine social commentary. 'God Told Me To' feels like a time capsule of post-Watergate paranoia, where authority figures—even divine ones—can't be trusted. There's a novel adaptation floating around, but it's based on the film, not vice versa. Honestly, the movie's chaotic energy makes me wish someone would write an original novel expanding its themes. Imagine diving deeper into the cults, the detective's crumbling faith, or even the 'entity's' perspective. It's the kind of story that lingers because it refuses easy answers.