Cult compounds are buildings or complexes that houses a cult, religious sect, or those practicing a forbidden religion. Fictional cult compounds are often depicted as being a series of buildings located on a farm or other rural area. These compounds are typically found in places where the cult can conduct business away from the public. They may include walls, a church or place of prayer, living quarters, kitchens, and more. They may be self-sufficient. Cult compounds are home to cultists, cult leaders, and vacationers that took a wrong turn.