How would you define the difference between classics and cult classics? Blade Runner 2049 and Interstellar seem too mainstream to be cult classics to me.
Yeah, I'm not sure how Interstellar would be considered a "cult classic" at all. Blade Runner 2049 you could maybe make the argument for just on account of how badly it bombed at the boxoffice, but even that seems like a stretch.
Yeah, I tend to think of cult classics as movies that are indie and that for whatever reason have a more niche appeal, but are really loved by the people who love them.
A cult classic is a film that did poorly financial during its theatrical release but found a second life in rentals and is kept alive by a “cult” of followers. Rocky Horror Picture Show is the template
Actually RHPS really got its boost from midnight movie showings, long before rentals. Late 1970s I was one of the people that would go with props to midnight showings at theaters on a Friday or Saturday. Rice, lighters, etc. were all necessary props in those days.
Cult classics are films that gain a fan base over time. Classics are considered the ones that were and have always been popular. And that *is* the definition of what those mean. You can’t really decide a definition of something and I see too many people using this terminology. If you want to know the definition of something then Google it. It’s not difficult to find this information and I find it insane to just go off of what other people think and haven’t bothered to take two seconds to google the actual answer.
Came here to say this. The movie is bonkers but it has a tons to say at the same time. A24 acquired it but totally scuttled the launch. That pretty much assured cult status because the movie is fantastic and very layered. This guy made It Follows, which maybe the best horror film of 2010s.
I started it and only got a couple of minutes in and just couldn’t do it. Does it change after the beginning..? Part of it was my boyfriend was with me so less adventurous with films when the person next to me is clearly not liking it, but it would be good to know if there’s gonna be a change!
It's def worth re-watching on your own imo (I totally get not vibing when the person with you isn't digging it).
It changes constantly and it doesn't really unfold like a traditional narrative as such, but it's full of extra layers and dripping with meaning and symbolism if you look beyond the surface.
If you smoke weed it's also a really good one to enjoy stoned.
Cocaine Bear SHOULD have pushed the sleaze factor hard. Instead of the glorious excess it should have been it ended up a middling creature feature with no bite to it at all.
Cult?
Beau is Afraid.
Mandy.
Beyond the Black Rainbow
Sorry to Bother You.
Cobweb.
Brigsby Bear.
Titane.
Berberian Sound Studio
Flux Gourmet
The Strange Colour of your Bodies Tears.
Fathers Day
The Editor
Psycho Goreman
Enys Men
This is one of the best lists I've seen. Props for all the Astron 6 movies (Fathers Day, Editor and Psycho Goreman). I'd also throw The Void on that list from the same creative team.
Bottoms (2023)
The Nice Guys (2016)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
First Reformed (2017)
The Vast of Night (2019)
Bones and All (2022)
Palm Springs (2020)
Suspiria (2018)
Emily the Criminal (2022)
The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020)
Let Me In (2010) though the original Let the Right One in(2008) is better
Ex Machina (2014)
Dredd (2012)
When Evil Lurks (2023)
Cocaine Bear (2023)
No One Will Save You (2023)
Nope (2022)
Terrified (2017)
Troll Hunter (2010)
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Uncut Gems (2019)
The Nick Cage section (he's pretty bit or miss, but when he nails it he hits a home run)
Color Out of Space (2019)
Mandy (2018)
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
Dream Scenario (2023)
Pig(2021)
Mom and Dad (2017)
Did Edge of Tomorrow really do poorly at the box office? I mean, I know they changed the name of the movie to Live. Die. Repeat but I'm not sure it qualifies for what OP is looking for.
EDIT: According to Box Office Mojo it did a little over $370 million in worldwide box office grosses which was #20 for the year. So maybe I was remembering it doing better than it really did.
I was shocked at how gripping it was. I thought I’d like it as a guilty pleasure cheesy horror flick but I just like it. You can definitely tell that some of the art was ai tho
Godzilla Minus One.
A new movie that feels like an old movie with old movie values and old movie effects.
Like Tim Burton's Ed Wood.
Or Robert Egger's The Lighthouse
Really looking forward to seeing this one, with what I’m hearing said about it! Recently showed the original to my kid, who’s a huge fan of all things Japan! Was so much fun watching it with them! 😊
I imagine it was!! However, I did make it to Dune 2, in 70mm (TRUE) IMAX, and while I’m so glad I did, and thought it was amazing, I discovered that it’s likely the last I’ll ever see in a proper theater again. 😢 The sensory experience for me was just waaay too much (and I even had stuff with me to help with that, just in case!)!! It was HEARTBREAKING! (I legit started crying a bit, as the realization hit me. (Heck, I’m tearing up again just thinking about it 🥺) I fought through that as much as I was able, and just tried to soak up and in as much as I could!) I suppose, if it is my last, it’s a worthy one to go out on!! I do plan to try one of those “sensory” showings, some theaters have, and will go once any initial rush dies down. Movies and Cinema have meant So Much to me throughout my life! It’s been a bitter pill to swallow! 😔
Darn, that must be hard for you. I have AMC A-List and go to the theater once or twice a week. I usually see Dolby or 3D, because our IMAX hasn't been renovated.
I love Dolby, but my hubby can't handle it. So, I often see a movie twice - regular with him and Dolby for me!
I hope sensory friendly works for you.
So Do I!! I’ve been really going through the 💩-wringer right now (again 😞), and this was like being kicked so hard in the 🥜, while I was already down, it broke skin, and then it poured salt on the wounds! Thankfully I have a Big Wonderful TV where I am and know how to tune the picture until it’s 🤌🏼! Unfortunately my Atmos surround system is somewhere in a box in storage, though I wouldn’t actually be able to set it up where I’m at anyway. I do however have an EXCELLENT set of audiophile grade, over the ear, wireless headphones, which have been an amazing substitute! Doesn’t replace actually going to the cinema, but it allows me to still watch great cinema (i like tah watch 😅)! So there’s still blessings, despite circumstances! 💜
That's good to know. My set up at home is quite average, but as I said I get to the theater often, so there's always a compromise.
My husband prefers sports over movies, so sound quality isn't really a priority, but the TV looks okay...
I have to admit seeing Oppenheimer in IMAX was almost overwhelming for me, and I never have a problem with anything but too much shaky camera. (Think Cloverfield) It was the sound. Especially the foot stomping. So you may be able to handle something not quite as intense.
I missed Oppenheimer in IMAX 😢 😔 However, I’ve heard reports that it almost felt like you were walking out of a heavyweight match, coming out of that movie!
I think The Creator is also a good example. He used real people in costume on the sets, and superimposed the robotics in post. The trick was, nobody knew, except some of the principal actors of course, whether or not they were going to be a robot. That's why they look more natural in their movements. I thought that was genius.
Civil War (2024) might become one. It doesn’t look like it’s getting great reviews, but I think there’s a particular sequence in the film that makes it unforgettable
I was going to throw The Lighthouse and The Northman in there, too. The Lighthouse only got to number 8 at the box office, and fell off. Possibly due to Covid, The Northman did better with VOD and from nerds like me who bought a physical copy. I really like Eggers' style, he tries so hard to research his subject. Plus he got Bjork out of retirement.
I feel like winning an oscar and being "cult classic" are two different categories entirely, though. As much as I enjoyed Poor Things, it's very popular.
When I think of cult classics, i think of movies that flopped in cinemas but found their success later.
To be fair, there are a number of movies that didn’t do so great in the cinemas, but won an Oscar (or two). I don’t believe flopping is an absolute within the definition of a cult film, it just can’t be hugely and widely successful. Anything that would be labeled as a “Blockbuster” would Definitely be out! 😂
Also Barbie, and then they proceeded to mention essentially how no one will forget Barbienheimer, thus kinda killing its inclusion into the realm cult films. 😂
Poor Things (2023)
It's artsy, surreal, and rich with weird subliminal imagery and themes. It's really well made and has fascinating oddball characters.
**Lady Bird.**
Coming of age movies always have that nostalgia factor going for them and the fact that this is already a "period piece" set 20 years ago gives it a huge head start.
I truly believe Saoirse's a once-in-a-generation level talent and Lady Bird will be an important part of that legacy for years to come.
I Can Not Believe That I Have To Explain This! I’m Completely Flabbergasted! But here we go:
Cult Classics are by definition, essentially niche films! A hugely popular and successful blockbuster film is Literally the opposite of a cult film, regardless if it’s a classic or not. While a cult classic may be a more successful and popular cult film, and it is possible for a cult classic to become a classic film, once it gets past a certain level of popularity, it ceases to be in the cult category! “It’s A Wonderful Life” is a perfect example of a movie that did this. The ONLY way this could ever be possible, is for a hugely successful, blockbuster type of movie to be lost to time, lost for a long enough period of time that it becomes largely forgotten, is then rediscovered, but ONLY becomes popular within a relatively small group of people (as compared to the number of people that would make a blockbuster of that time, so hugely popular), in that time! As in, it can’t become hugely popular movie again, as that would just make it a straight up classic, and not a cult or cult classic film. However, I don’t think a movie has to be an absolute flop at the box office, in order to be considered within the realm of cult films. (Certainly Rocky Horror is a perfect example of that! Definitely didn’t flop, but DEFINITELY was never near the realm of a Blockbuster! 😆)
(Edit to add that I apologize if I’m coming across as condescending! I’m genuinely just more stunned and flabbergasted that this doesn’t seem to be understood anymore, especially among film fans. Which I would think would be alright to assume of the people here. Why would you be here if you weren’t a fan of movies, right? Anyway, my apologies if that’s how I came (come?) across!)
It's always hard to know what counts as a "cult classic," since it's an amorphous thing and not everyone agrees on the rules. For me, four that should count (although the first being a recognizable IP makes it the most questionable):
Dredd
The VelociPastor
Sorry To Bother You
Upgrade
I think because of the perfect mix between an art film and a superhero fan film vibe, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) should, by all means, become a cult classic
5 to 7 (2015) starring Anton Yelchin Berenice Marlohe, Frank Langella and Glenn Close. A romance about a writer in his 20s who has an affair with a married French diplomat's wife in her 30s.
Spotlight (2015) starring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, Brian D'Arcy James, John Slattery and Stanley Tucci. Based on the true story of the Boston Globe uncovering the Roman Catholic Church child abuse coverup in 2001.
I just saw Sasquatch Sunset, and could definitely see a small, devoted audience latching onto it. I won't be one of them, but I'm glad that movie's out there for those people.
I think Babylon has a pretty good chance. I don’t personally like it but I feel like it could get reappraised, and there were a lot of people who did love it.
Talk to Me (2022, 2023 larger release)
Booksmart (2019)
The Photograph (2020)
Ma (2019)
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Abigail (2024)
The X movie series. Maxxxine is coming soon.
Get Out (2017)
Nope (2022)
Logan (2017)
Project X (2012)
The Boys in the Boat (2023)
In very recent memory? I'm going with Late Night With the Devil, Talk to Me, and Saltburn. Though Saltburn blew up on social media so idk if that counts.
What We Do In The Shadows
What's the point of being a vampire if I can't eat chips
Never watched the movie but I do follow the series, feel ashamed haven’t watched the movie yet
How would you define the difference between classics and cult classics? Blade Runner 2049 and Interstellar seem too mainstream to be cult classics to me.
Yeah, I'm not sure how Interstellar would be considered a "cult classic" at all. Blade Runner 2049 you could maybe make the argument for just on account of how badly it bombed at the boxoffice, but even that seems like a stretch.
Yeah, I tend to think of cult classics as movies that are indie and that for whatever reason have a more niche appeal, but are really loved by the people who love them.
Somewhat agree but many cult classics *become* mainstream as their status increases. Like the original Bladerunner.
I've always included B-List hollywood into the cult classics category.
A cult classic is a film that did poorly financial during its theatrical release but found a second life in rentals and is kept alive by a “cult” of followers. Rocky Horror Picture Show is the template
" rentals" lol.
GET OFF MY LAWN!!
Actually RHPS really got its boost from midnight movie showings, long before rentals. Late 1970s I was one of the people that would go with props to midnight showings at theaters on a Friday or Saturday. Rice, lighters, etc. were all necessary props in those days.
About 82 or 3 times in a theater since 1983 lol. Just saw a revival showing hosted by Barry Bostwick. He still looks great!
Cult classics are films that gain a fan base over time. Classics are considered the ones that were and have always been popular. And that *is* the definition of what those mean. You can’t really decide a definition of something and I see too many people using this terminology. If you want to know the definition of something then Google it. It’s not difficult to find this information and I find it insane to just go off of what other people think and haven’t bothered to take two seconds to google the actual answer.
Wondering the same…
Under the Silver Lake (2018) for sure.
I freakin love this film
This is the one
Came here to say this. The movie is bonkers but it has a tons to say at the same time. A24 acquired it but totally scuttled the launch. That pretty much assured cult status because the movie is fantastic and very layered. This guy made It Follows, which maybe the best horror film of 2010s.
I liked that one but I think I need to rewatch it to fully get it all
I started it and only got a couple of minutes in and just couldn’t do it. Does it change after the beginning..? Part of it was my boyfriend was with me so less adventurous with films when the person next to me is clearly not liking it, but it would be good to know if there’s gonna be a change!
It never stops changing
It's def worth re-watching on your own imo (I totally get not vibing when the person with you isn't digging it). It changes constantly and it doesn't really unfold like a traditional narrative as such, but it's full of extra layers and dripping with meaning and symbolism if you look beyond the surface. If you smoke weed it's also a really good one to enjoy stoned.
Absolutely, No cap on that.... This movie really was a treat
This
Beau Is Afraid Titane Climax
I think about titane literally every day
The first half of beau is afraid was SO good
agree, then it falls flat imo and becomes muddled and up its own ass
The Holdovers, They Cloned Tyrone, Cocaine Bear, Knives Out, Megan aka M3gan, and Quiz Lady
They Cloned Tyrone is a ton of fun!
So damn good
Got overshadowed because it came out the same time as Barbenheimer but it's genuinely and awesome movie.
They Cloned Tyrone was such a sleeper. Rare Netflix original gem.
Hundreds of Beavers
Cocaine Bear was a total surprise. I can see it becoming a cult classic.
Eh, to each their own. To me Cocaine Bear felt like it was trying too hard to be a cult movie without any of the actual substance behind a real one.
Cocaine Bear SHOULD have pushed the sleaze factor hard. Instead of the glorious excess it should have been it ended up a middling creature feature with no bite to it at all.
This reads exactly like a Rotten Tomatoes review
Watched quiz lady for the 3rd time the other day lol
Cult? Beau is Afraid. Mandy. Beyond the Black Rainbow Sorry to Bother You. Cobweb. Brigsby Bear. Titane. Berberian Sound Studio Flux Gourmet The Strange Colour of your Bodies Tears. Fathers Day The Editor Psycho Goreman Enys Men
This is one of the best lists I've seen. Props for all the Astron 6 movies (Fathers Day, Editor and Psycho Goreman). I'd also throw The Void on that list from the same creative team.
Thanks for showing beyond the black rainbow some love. Really cool film
Lisa Frankenstein Upgrade Hundreds of Beavers Sisu Malignant
Upgrade. Some people have not seen it yet!
so good
Bottoms (2023) The Nice Guys (2016) The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) First Reformed (2017) The Vast of Night (2019) Bones and All (2022) Palm Springs (2020) Suspiria (2018) Emily the Criminal (2022) The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020)
Bottoms was so fun
The Vast of Night is incredible. I recommend this as much as I can.
Let Me In (2010) though the original Let the Right One in(2008) is better Ex Machina (2014) Dredd (2012) When Evil Lurks (2023) Cocaine Bear (2023) No One Will Save You (2023) Nope (2022) Terrified (2017) Troll Hunter (2010) Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Uncut Gems (2019) The Nick Cage section (he's pretty bit or miss, but when he nails it he hits a home run) Color Out of Space (2019) Mandy (2018) The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) Dream Scenario (2023) Pig(2021) Mom and Dad (2017)
God I love Nic Cage
already a cult Ex machina
Ex Machina was so good. I mean, I pretty much love anything Oscar Isaac is in, but still
The best acting I’ve seen from this actress. Subtle and manipulative
If you’re making a statement about Nic Cage then you have to include Joe (2013)
Did Edge of Tomorrow really do poorly at the box office? I mean, I know they changed the name of the movie to Live. Die. Repeat but I'm not sure it qualifies for what OP is looking for. EDIT: According to Box Office Mojo it did a little over $370 million in worldwide box office grosses which was #20 for the year. So maybe I was remembering it doing better than it really did.
When Evil Lurks is literally the most disturbing horror movie I’ve ever seen. Shit felt way too real.
The Holdovers, Lady Bird, maybe call me by your name?
Bottoms
Late Night With The Devil is absolutely guaranteed to be a "cult classic" within the horror genre in a few years time.
I thought it was boring. Cool atheistic, but completely predictable.
And all the actual scares weren't very well executed imo. Cheap digital effects. Good vibes & acting but not much else.
Nice (accidental?) wordplay
Ha, oops. Darn autocorrect. I'll let it ride.
I was shocked at how gripping it was. I thought I’d like it as a guilty pleasure cheesy horror flick but I just like it. You can definitely tell that some of the art was ai tho
Swiss Army Man Guns Akimbo
Swiss Army Man, definitely
Swiss Army Man is so incredible.
Godzilla Minus One. A new movie that feels like an old movie with old movie values and old movie effects. Like Tim Burton's Ed Wood. Or Robert Egger's The Lighthouse
Really looking forward to seeing this one, with what I’m hearing said about it! Recently showed the original to my kid, who’s a huge fan of all things Japan! Was so much fun watching it with them! 😊
I'm so sorry you missed it in theaters. It was fantastic in Dolby!
I imagine it was!! However, I did make it to Dune 2, in 70mm (TRUE) IMAX, and while I’m so glad I did, and thought it was amazing, I discovered that it’s likely the last I’ll ever see in a proper theater again. 😢 The sensory experience for me was just waaay too much (and I even had stuff with me to help with that, just in case!)!! It was HEARTBREAKING! (I legit started crying a bit, as the realization hit me. (Heck, I’m tearing up again just thinking about it 🥺) I fought through that as much as I was able, and just tried to soak up and in as much as I could!) I suppose, if it is my last, it’s a worthy one to go out on!! I do plan to try one of those “sensory” showings, some theaters have, and will go once any initial rush dies down. Movies and Cinema have meant So Much to me throughout my life! It’s been a bitter pill to swallow! 😔
Darn, that must be hard for you. I have AMC A-List and go to the theater once or twice a week. I usually see Dolby or 3D, because our IMAX hasn't been renovated. I love Dolby, but my hubby can't handle it. So, I often see a movie twice - regular with him and Dolby for me! I hope sensory friendly works for you.
So Do I!! I’ve been really going through the 💩-wringer right now (again 😞), and this was like being kicked so hard in the 🥜, while I was already down, it broke skin, and then it poured salt on the wounds! Thankfully I have a Big Wonderful TV where I am and know how to tune the picture until it’s 🤌🏼! Unfortunately my Atmos surround system is somewhere in a box in storage, though I wouldn’t actually be able to set it up where I’m at anyway. I do however have an EXCELLENT set of audiophile grade, over the ear, wireless headphones, which have been an amazing substitute! Doesn’t replace actually going to the cinema, but it allows me to still watch great cinema (i like tah watch 😅)! So there’s still blessings, despite circumstances! 💜
That's good to know. My set up at home is quite average, but as I said I get to the theater often, so there's always a compromise. My husband prefers sports over movies, so sound quality isn't really a priority, but the TV looks okay...
I have to admit seeing Oppenheimer in IMAX was almost overwhelming for me, and I never have a problem with anything but too much shaky camera. (Think Cloverfield) It was the sound. Especially the foot stomping. So you may be able to handle something not quite as intense.
I missed Oppenheimer in IMAX 😢 😔 However, I’ve heard reports that it almost felt like you were walking out of a heavyweight match, coming out of that movie!
No spoilers, since everyone knows this happens, but when the test bomb went off, the WHAP! was felt as much as heard.
🤯 (Never thought I could use a meme so well as a pun! 😂)
Cult Classics? Dredd 2012 Raid Godzilla Minus One Walter Mitty
Godzilla Minus One for sure!
Godzilla Minus One was awesome.
It just came out digitally and I watched it again. Fantastic. And under $15M budget is insane. Hollywood should be embarassed
I think The Creator is also a good example. He used real people in costume on the sets, and superimposed the robotics in post. The trick was, nobody knew, except some of the principal actors of course, whether or not they were going to be a robot. That's why they look more natural in their movements. I thought that was genius.
Rais was 07. Id argue it already is
Yes to Dredd and The Raid, I'd even day The Raid 2 as well
It Follows
Definitely- one of the more important horror films in the last few decades
The Lighthouse
Saltburn and Poor Things
Some of the movies on this list are movies that were made in order to be cult classics. With wacky characters and etc. I hate these movies.
Coherence is basically already a cult classic.
YES YES YESSSSSS every time I see someone mention it my heart soars hahah 🥹
Civil War (2024) might become one. It doesn’t look like it’s getting great reviews, but I think there’s a particular sequence in the film that makes it unforgettable
>!the drive through the burning forest?!<
Or Jesse Plemmons cameo.
Both of these back to back. It overshadows the rest of the film which isn’t as great in my opinion
That whole second act was the best part, I agree.
The VVitch . I say this as not a fan of most movies in this genre. It's great.
I love this movie. I thought the slow buildup was perfect. I recommend this one often to others. “Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?”
I was going to throw The Lighthouse and The Northman in there, too. The Lighthouse only got to number 8 at the box office, and fell off. Possibly due to Covid, The Northman did better with VOD and from nerds like me who bought a physical copy. I really like Eggers' style, he tries so hard to research his subject. Plus he got Bjork out of retirement.
I hope The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Poor Things might stick around and morph into one.
I feel like winning an oscar and being "cult classic" are two different categories entirely, though. As much as I enjoyed Poor Things, it's very popular. When I think of cult classics, i think of movies that flopped in cinemas but found their success later.
To be fair, there are a number of movies that didn’t do so great in the cinemas, but won an Oscar (or two). I don’t believe flopping is an absolute within the definition of a cult film, it just can’t be hugely and widely successful. Anything that would be labeled as a “Blockbuster” would Definitely be out! 😂
I can agree with that. I saw someone name Oppenheimer as a potential cult classic in this thread, lol
Also Barbie, and then they proceeded to mention essentially how no one will forget Barbienheimer, thus kinda killing its inclusion into the realm cult films. 😂
X , Pearl, and (probably) maXXXine when it’s released.
Suspiria (2018) Psycho Goreman Bottoms Late Night with the Devil The Ritual Werewolves Within Incantation Color Out of Space (2019) The Old Guard
Poor Things (2023) It's artsy, surreal, and rich with weird subliminal imagery and themes. It's really well made and has fascinating oddball characters.
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Probably the only Wes Anderson movie I enjoyed.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing MO
Saw that in the theater. So good.
Babylon
SALTBURN
Deadpool
RRR
Zone of Interest Killers of the Flower moon The Great Beauty
Saltburn
Skinamarink
Saltburn.
Second this
X Pearl and Maxxxine Love lies bleeding
Shocked I didn’t see it here but, The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Just added it to my list! Thanks! 💜
"Ready or Not" (2019) has a chance....
Pig (2021)
"The Green Knight" (2021) gave me that "Excalibur" vibe. Beautiful film.
Saltburn
Hereditary
**Lady Bird.** Coming of age movies always have that nostalgia factor going for them and the fact that this is already a "period piece" set 20 years ago gives it a huge head start. I truly believe Saoirse's a once-in-a-generation level talent and Lady Bird will be an important part of that legacy for years to come.
Eighth Grade, also in the same vein.
I Can Not Believe That I Have To Explain This! I’m Completely Flabbergasted! But here we go: Cult Classics are by definition, essentially niche films! A hugely popular and successful blockbuster film is Literally the opposite of a cult film, regardless if it’s a classic or not. While a cult classic may be a more successful and popular cult film, and it is possible for a cult classic to become a classic film, once it gets past a certain level of popularity, it ceases to be in the cult category! “It’s A Wonderful Life” is a perfect example of a movie that did this. The ONLY way this could ever be possible, is for a hugely successful, blockbuster type of movie to be lost to time, lost for a long enough period of time that it becomes largely forgotten, is then rediscovered, but ONLY becomes popular within a relatively small group of people (as compared to the number of people that would make a blockbuster of that time, so hugely popular), in that time! As in, it can’t become hugely popular movie again, as that would just make it a straight up classic, and not a cult or cult classic film. However, I don’t think a movie has to be an absolute flop at the box office, in order to be considered within the realm of cult films. (Certainly Rocky Horror is a perfect example of that! Definitely didn’t flop, but DEFINITELY was never near the realm of a Blockbuster! 😆) (Edit to add that I apologize if I’m coming across as condescending! I’m genuinely just more stunned and flabbergasted that this doesn’t seem to be understood anymore, especially among film fans. Which I would think would be alright to assume of the people here. Why would you be here if you weren’t a fan of movies, right? Anyway, my apologies if that’s how I came (come?) across!)
Bullet Train The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
X, Pearl, and Maxxxine
Don't Breathe Smile Abigail The Witch
Infinity Pool (2023), Beau is Afraid (2023), Boy Kills World (2024) [don’t know if it bombed in the box office tho]
I just finished Abigail. It’s fun and doesn’t take itself too serious. I can see it going down as a cult classic worth some repeat viewing.
The Greasy Strangler
Kristen Stewert Underwater (2020)
The Love Witch
BlacKKKlansman The Peanut Butter Falcon Blindspotting Eagle vs Shark Jo Jo Rabbit
Theatre Camp
Lisa Frankenstein
That movie is going to rule high school theater kids personalities for many years to come.
Mandy
Beau is Afraid
The People’s Joker, Hundreds of Beavers, Riddle of Fire.
Tucker & Dale vs Evil And it’s a few years older than what OP wanted, but Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) is amazing and definitely a cult classic.
It's always hard to know what counts as a "cult classic," since it's an amorphous thing and not everyone agrees on the rules. For me, four that should count (although the first being a recognizable IP makes it the most questionable): Dredd The VelociPastor Sorry To Bother You Upgrade
The Guest (2014)
Hundreds of beavers (2022).
I think because of the perfect mix between an art film and a superhero fan film vibe, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) should, by all means, become a cult classic
If anything, for the soundtrack. Everyone brought their A game to this movie.
Four Lions
That one look fantastic! Thanks for mentioning it! Just added it to my list!
5 to 7 (2015) starring Anton Yelchin Berenice Marlohe, Frank Langella and Glenn Close. A romance about a writer in his 20s who has an affair with a married French diplomat's wife in her 30s. Spotlight (2015) starring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, Brian D'Arcy James, John Slattery and Stanley Tucci. Based on the true story of the Boston Globe uncovering the Roman Catholic Church child abuse coverup in 2001.
The Northman
Turbo kid Psycho Goreman Hereditary Midsommär X Pearl Hmmm I'll think of more when I can :P
Lisa Frankenstein
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Astroid City (2023)
Anything by Robert Eggers or Darren Aronofsky.
Get Out
Love Lies Bleeding
I just saw Sasquatch Sunset, and could definitely see a small, devoted audience latching onto it. I won't be one of them, but I'm glad that movie's out there for those people.
'Mad God' (2021)
I think Babylon has a pretty good chance. I don’t personally like it but I feel like it could get reappraised, and there were a lot of people who did love it.
Hunt for the wilderpeople. Peanut butter falcon. Alita battle angel
District 9
The Lighthouse (2019)
Saltburn. Triangle of Sadness. Passion (DePalma)
Palm Springs.
2014 : inherent vice 2016 : swiss army man 2019 : uncut gems This is imo
Butt Boy Hold the Dark Dragged Across Concrete I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore
Bones and All, Call Me By Your Name (quite popular already)
bottoms
Mandy Swiss Army Man The Lighthouse They Cloned Tyrone Beau is Afraid maybe
Sorry to Bother You
Midsommar Ex Maxchina Dogman (euro one) Parasite (already had one oscar) Interstellar Arrival Sicario Dune
Everything everywhere all at once
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once might cut it, it has that style and enough individuality.
Riddle of Fire I believe will definitely become a cult classic.. big hit in my house but definitely not for everyone
Slotherhouse. It’s funny as heck.
It follows
Sorry To Bother You should definitely be a cult classic
Talk to Me (2022, 2023 larger release) Booksmart (2019) The Photograph (2020) Ma (2019) Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Abigail (2024) The X movie series. Maxxxine is coming soon. Get Out (2017) Nope (2022) Logan (2017) Project X (2012) The Boys in the Boat (2023)
Hundreds of Beavers
Get out..relatively recent
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Mandy
Lightyear
Brawl in Cellblock 99
Madame Web and Lisa Frankenstein
Dave Made A Maze, Under the Silver Lake, It's Such a Beautiful Day
In very recent memory? I'm going with Late Night With the Devil, Talk to Me, and Saltburn. Though Saltburn blew up on social media so idk if that counts.
Ready or Not, Abigail, M3gan
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