skillzdadirecta Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Name your five favorite cult classic films. Or name more if you want... I know I have more than five off the top of my head. Here are some of my favs in no particular order I'm sure I have more but these are some of the first that came to mind... I haven't even gotten to the horror stuff yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keyser_Soze Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Top 5 and everyone posts more than 5. Also what constitutes as "cult" a lot of these seem popular. I'd throw in House of the Devil if it counts as a cult movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Donnie Darko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury33 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 16 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Top 5 and everyone posts more than 5. Also what constitutes as "cult" a lot of these seem popular. I'd throw in House of the Devil if it counts as a cult movie. Cult movies, by my definition, are movies that did not become popular until later in their life. So movies that didn’t do particularly well at the box office but became popular over time on video through word of mouth. Princess Bride is a perfect example. It’s obviously hugely popular now but it’s still a cult film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Top 5 and everyone posts more than 5. Cause it says or more then 5? 12 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Also what constitutes as "cult" a lot of these seem popular. Being not popular isnt a requirement but really the term "cult" is fairly open to interpretation. If I had to define it would be a film that was first overlooked or panned by critics and/or movie goers but overtime built a following. Carpenters The Thing was destroyed when it released to theaters but now you would be hard pressed not to find in most folks top 10 horror films of all time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: I'd throw in House of the Devil if it counts as a cult movie I would say it is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 Yeah I'm in no mood to debate with anyone what the definition of a cult film is... if you don't know than this probably isn't the thread for you. 38 minutes ago, SimpleG said: You sir, are a many after my own heart... you posted several more that would make my own list. Here are a couple more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: Gods how did I forgot this, love Walken in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 12 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: You sir, are a many after my own heart... you posted several more that would make my own list. I was fed a healthy diet of Joe Bob Briggs growing up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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silentbob Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 How the hell have you people not mentioned EVIL DEAD/ARMY OF DARKNESS yet in series of cult films. Good call on Donnie Darko and The Guyver. Hope to eventually see more love and talk for Upgrade. Haven’t seen any of them but Fubar I see mentioned a lot too I guess for us North Americans I would throw in the IP MAN series 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Wet Hot American Summer Monty Python and the Holy Grail Scott Pilgrim vs The World The Warriors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Hmmm... only movies that haven’t been mentioned yet: Starship Troopers Serenity The Fifth Element Bloodsport Pitch Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5timechamp Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 -Warriors is always great to see -The Crow... David Patrick Kelly rocks in this too!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 Damn you guys are pulling out some good ones... most I've seen but have forgotten about. Upgrade is DEFINITELY a future cult classic as more people get exposed to it through cable and streaming. I could probably fill this thread with nothing but Asian films as I was heavily into Hong Kong action films in the 90's. Here's a couple more... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I’m Gunna Git You Sucka I Saw the Devil Hudsucker Proxy (or really any early Coen Bros. film) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Starship Troopers Lord of War Jarhead American Psycho Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story I will admit, they are the first films that I could think of, off the top of my head, that aren't popular but I've always really enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keyser_Soze Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Also you mention @Bloodporne in the title but no American Psycho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 53 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Also you mention @Bloodporne in the title but no American Psycho. Adding to my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Keyser_Soze said: Also you mention @Bloodporne in the title but no American Psycho. I never liked this movie all that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 2 hours ago, skillzdadirecta said: I never liked this movie all that much. Booo! But did you watch it as a comedy? Because it's hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury33 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 @skillzdadirecta Wow ive never met anyone else that likes Brotherhood of the Wolf. It’s one of my top 3 favorite movies of all time. Also American Psycho is great...until you read the book and realize how much the movie misses the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 My top pick is The Princess Bride. Ironically though, I feel overly trendy for listing that as my favorite cult film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Mercury33 said: @skillzdadirecta Wow ive never met anyone else that likes Brotherhood of the Wolf. It’s one of my top 3 favorite movies of all time. Also American Psycho is great...until you read the book and realize how much the movie misses the mark. Dude I saw that movie in the theater when it came out and bought the special edition dvd as soon as I was able to. I freaking love that crazy assed movie lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 How the hell did I forget about BLACK DYNAMITE and AMERICAN PSYCHO. it’s funny to think of movies you love and think “is it” You forget movies like Princess Bride, Scott Pilgrim and hell the first Austin Powers. If it weren’t for its cult status on video, we wouldn’t of gotten the other 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxEvil AshxX Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I think of Cult classics as movies that not just got popular after their release, but gained a dedicated fanbase over time. Movies like Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Princess Bride, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. But then you also have things like Clerks and Jay and Silent Bob where their cult following is more to the universe and characters than the actual movies themselves. Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes just got stars on the Hollywood walk of fame. Fucking Jay "Clit Master" Mewes is on the Hollywood walk of fame. Let that sink in. That said, my favorites are: Night of the Living Dead Army of Darkness Clerks Nightmare Before Christmas Dead Alive Big Trouble in Little China Cheech n Chong Up In Smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 I edited the topic title since we're clearly past naming five films. I thought of a couple more this morning. I'm gonna reach a bit with this one because it was a flop theatrically but has gone on to become a cult classic where I'm from I'm STILL putting people up on this movie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 13 hours ago, SimpleG said: I was fed a healthy diet of Joe Bob Briggs growing up. Please tell me you have Shudder & enjoy all the programming of "The Last Drive In"!? Also, having gone through all these posts seeing: The Raid The Thing The Crow The Last Dragon The Warriors How can I even add to that list, as they are all absolutely phenomenal!? I will say this however, and also add to the David Patrick Kelly love that seemingly so many of share... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, SoberChef said: Please tell me you have Shudder & enjoy all the programming of "The Last Drive In"!? I do NOT have SHUDDER... is it worth it? Are there films on there that you don't get anywhere else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 minute ago, skillzdadirecta said: I do NOT have SHUDDER... is it worth it? Are there films on there that you don't get anywhere else? Its only like $5/month and totally worth it as they are always adding to it, have a decent amount of original programming, a few solid horror related documentaries, and as stated about Joe Bob's Last Drive In, that alone is worth supporting them for! What's great is that they release them as individual episodes after they air so you can pick & choose which movies they've shown with his commentary and have a good time with. Also a lot of support for indie horror as well which is always appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 minute ago, SoberChef said: Its only like $5/month and totally worth it as they are always adding to it, have a decent amount of original programming, a few solid horror related documentaries, and as stated about Joe Bob's Last Drive In, that alone is worth supporting them for! What's great is that they release them as individual episodes after they air so you can pick & choose which movies they've shown with his commentary and have a good time with. Also a lot of support for indie horror as well which is always appreciated! Say no more... I'm subbing now. Damn me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 24 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: Say no more... I'm subbing now. Damn me Listen to Darkest Night. Use headphones (over-ear If you can). It’s a binaural Podcast. Really, really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, skillzdadirecta said: I edited the topic title since we're clearly past naming five films. I thought of a couple more this morning. Boondock Saints is probably my most disliked cult movie. Truly terrible. The best part of it is the samples used in those Bleeding Through songs. (There got you back for American Psycho ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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