Cult movie
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A cult film or cult movie, also called a cult classic, is a movie that has a cult following. Cult movies are known for their devoted, passionate fanbase. It may have an elaborate subculture that may do repeated viewings, quoting dialogue, and audience participation.
Examples
- A Clockwork Orange
- Apocalypse Now
- Back to the Future trilogy
- Big Trouble in Little China
- The Birds
- Blade Runner
- The Black Cauldron
- The Blues Brothers
- The Bodyguard
- Casablanca
- Citizen Kane
- Enemy Mine
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Fight Club
- Ghost
- Godfather trilogy
- Gone with the Wind
- Harry Potter movie series
- The Hobbit trilogy
- Plan 9 from Outer Space
- Pulp Fiction
- Showgirls
- The Sound of Music
- Stargate
- Star Trek movie series
- Star Wars
- Taxi Driver
- The Lord of the Rings trilogy
- The Thing
- Trainspotting
- Waterworld
Cult Movie Media
Plan 9 from Outer Space is a popular example of a cult film.
Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges at Lebowski Fest 2011
Judy Garland and her iconic role as Dorothy Gale have become important in gay culture.
Plan 9 from Outer Space, full film; runtime 01:19:03 Quentin Tarantino is an example of a cult film director who has achieved mainstream success.
References
- ↑ Palopoli, Steve (2006-05-31). Cult Leader: "Plan 9 from Outer Space". http://www.metroactive.com/metro/05.31.06/cult-0622.html. Retrieved 2013-05-03.