The Netflix documentary “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult” has sparked controversy around 7M Films and its alleged cult-like practices involving TikToker sisters Melanie Wilking and Miranda Derrick. Melanie condemned death threats against Miranda following the documentary. The sisters’ relationship is strained, with conflicting narratives from both sides and ongoing legal battles intensifying the situation.
TikToker Melanie Wilking: Tensions Rise After “Cult” Allegations in Dancing for the Devil
The recent Netflix documentary series “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult” has sparked a controversy surrounding the talent management company 7M Films and its alleged cult-like practices. At the center of this storm are sisters Melanie Wilking and Miranda Derrick, whose strained relationship was a focal point of the docuseries.
Melanie, a popular TikToker with 7 million followers, and her parents were featured in the series, accusing 7M Films and its founder, Robert Shin, of driving a wedge between their family after Miranda and her husband, James Derrick, became clients of the company.
Death Threats and Dangerous Situations
In a recent statement to People Magazine, Melanie expressed her concern over the threats aimed at her sister Miranda following the documentary’s release. She stated, “Now that this documentary is out, we feel our lives have been in danger. We have both been followed in our cars, and we have received hate mail and death threats.”
Despite the escalating tensions, Melanie maintained that her intentions were never to incite violence but rather to support and protect her sister. “Of course, we never wanted any sort of violence to come her way, and I’m very sorry that she has experienced that because our only intent was to save her from an unsafe environment and to give her love and know that we’re here to support her,” Melanie told People.
Strained Sisterly Relationship
The sisters’ once-close bond has been strained since Miranda signed with 7M Films, an agency founded by Robert Shin, an LA-based pastor with ties to the Shikina Church. In the documentary, Melanie and her parents claim that 7M was cult-like and drove a wedge between their family.
Melanie revealed that she and her sister haven’t spoken since the docuseries’s release, but she has reached out, saying, “I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk.”
Conflicting Narratives
Miranda Derrick and 7M Films have vehemently denied the allegations of cult-like behavior. Miranda stated in a social media statement, “I believe this documentary is a one-sided story. I gave my life to Jesus Christ in 2020 and asked my family for some space in the beginning to collect my thoughts and process my new walk… I am not a victim. I am not in any harm. I am not being abused.”
7M Films called the docuseries “a slanderous work of fiction born from a failed extortion attempt and invented for the sole purpose of gaining fame and fortune.” The company has vowed to pursue legal remedies and expects to be “fully vindicated in court.”
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Battles
As the conflicting narratives unfold, the situation remains tense and legally precarious. Netflix has declined to comment on the matter, while the Shikina Church, with which Robert Shin has ties, has not responded to requests for comment.
The public’s fascination with the docuseries and the alleged cult-like practices has thrust the Wilking and Derrick families into the spotlight, raising questions about the line between religious devotion and undue influence.
As the legal battles loom and the investigation into 7M Films continues, the safety and well-being of those involved remain a paramount concern amidst the swirling allegations and conflicting accounts.
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