Cult movie
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.
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.