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Appearance move to sidebar hide From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia List of films that generated cult following

Cult films are films with a dedicated and passionate following, often defined by their opposition to mainstream appeal and traditional cinematic norms.[1] While the term lacks a singular definition, it generally includes films that inspire devoted fan engagement, such as cosplay, participatory screenings, and festivals.[1][2] Some scholars argue that cult films must have a transgressive or subcultural quality,[3] though definitions have expanded over time to include mainstream films with unconventional elements.[4] Critics have noted that the term is increasingly vague, with mainstream recognition and marketing blurring its original oppositional identity.[5][4] Cult films often thrive on their inherent contradictions—celebrated for qualities both good and bad, artistic and exploitative—highlighting the subjective nature of art and fandom.[6]

The following is a list of cult films organized alphabetically by title:

List of cult films

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• I
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• R
• S
• T
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• V
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See also

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• B movie
• Midnight movie
• Sleeper hit
• Underground film

References

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1. ^ a b Haigh, Ian (3 May 2010). "What Makes a Cult Film?". BBC News Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 November 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
2. ^ Aftab, Kaleem (10 December 2010). "Scholar Devises Equation for Determining a Cult Film". The Independent. Archived from the original on 14 August 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
3. ^ Jancovich, Mark; Reboll, Antonio Làzaro; Stringer, Julian; Willis, Andy (2003). "Introduction". Defining Cult Movies: The Cultural Politics of Oppositional Taste. Manchester: Manchester University Press. pp. 1–3. ISBN 978-0-7190-6631-3.
4. ^ a b Palopoli, Steve (25 July 2002). "The Last Cult Picture Show". Metro Silicon Valley. Archived from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
5. ^ Shiel, Mark (2003). "Why Call them "Cult Movies"? American Independent Filmmaking and the Counterculture in the 1960s". Scope (May 2003). University of Nottingham. ISSN 1465-9166. Archived from the original on 23 June 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
6. ^ Church, David; Hills, Matt; Hunter, I. Q.; Kleinhans, Chuck; Koven, Mikel J.; Mathijs, Ernest; Rosenbaum, Jonathan; Weinstock, Jeffrey Andrew (2008). "Cult Film: A Critical Symposium (Web Edition)". Cineaste. 34 (1). Archived from the original on August 28, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-09.

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