MalNarpet Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20221982,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushian King Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I'll do the work for ya and list the movies since I think this is a pretty darn good list. The list is contained to 1983 or later so no obvious ones like Rocky Horror, Harold & Maude or Star Wars. 25-- Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years 24-- Walking And Talking 23-- Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story 22-- Love Streams 21-- Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai 20-- Rushmore 19-- Heathers 18-- They Live 17-- Showgirls 16-- Withnail & I 15-- Big Lebowski 14-- Re-Animator 13-- Clerks 12-- Stranger Than Paradise 11-- Toxic Avenger 10-- Akira 9--- Pee Wee's Big Adventure 8--- Evil Dead 2 7--- Hard Boiled 6--- Dazed And Confused 5--- Brazil 4--- This Is Spinal Tap 3--- Repo Man 2--- Scarface 1--- Shawshank Redemption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Wondering how some made the list - the #1 film in particular - I had to check for their definition of "cult film". "...the movies from the past 25 years that may not be loved by all, but are all held dear by a legion of deeply devoted fans." I would think that quirkiness would be a requisite trait as well (which would eliminate Shawshank - a great, great film), but I guess not. Of those listed, Heathers, Lebowski, Brazil & Spinal Tap would make my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushian King Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 QUOTE (goose @ Sep 7 2008, 04:00 PM) Wondering how some made the list - the #1 film in particular - I had to check for their definition of "cult film". "...the movies from the past 25 years that may not be loved by all, but are all held dear by a legion of deeply devoted fans." I would think that quirkiness would be a requisite trait as well (which would eliminate Shawshank - a great, great film), but I guess not. Of those listed, Heathers, Lebowski, Brazil & Spinal Tap would make my list. I've always considered Shawshank a cult movie. Remember it wasn't a big hit on release, it became one after release on video. I also don't think a movie has to be little known or have been seen by few people to be considered a cult flick. Titanic, at least at the time of release, was a cult flick since so many of the same people kept going back to watch it. I suppose it's possible that just about any movie could have a strong enough base of devoted fans to make it a cult film, or at least a film with a cult following. I distinguish cult films from those with cult followings as those that don't have much appeal or fame beyond the devoted fanbase. Frankly I'm not so sure how popular a movie like Shawshank really is. People who visit IMDb, let alone register and rate movies are already beyond your average filmgoer, so I don't think a high user rating on IMDb always fits with what the greater populace at large likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 The Fifth Element anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu93 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Sep 7 2008, 03:54 PM) The Fifth Element anyone? What about The Breakfast Club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn Me On Dead Man Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 QUOTE (Xanadu93 @ Sep 7 2008, 04:00 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Sep 7 2008, 03:54 PM) The Fifth Element anyone? What about The Breakfast Club? "I bet those were a Christmas gift. You know what I got for Christmas last year, Claire? It was a banner f*ckin' year at the old Bender household! I got a carton of cigarettes! Old man grabbed me and said, 'Hey! Smoke up, Johnny!' I LOVE The Breakfast Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Donnie Darko, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn Me On Dead Man Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Marathonist @ Sep 7 2008, 07:04 PM) Donnie Darko, anyone? "You're such a f***ass." Edited September 8, 2008 by Turn Me On Dead Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 There were other good cult movies prior to 1983. One good cult flick is "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" from 1962 starring Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. Hysterical for a suspense flick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I'm surprised to see Repo Man make the list, but good call. Also...Brazil's too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgyspice Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 QUOTE (Turn Me On Dead Man @ Sep 7 2008, 04:06 PM) QUOTE (Marathonist @ Sep 7 2008, 07:04 PM) Donnie Darko, anyone? "You're such a f***ass." "Did you just call me a f*ckass? You can go suck a f*ck!" I love that movie. I'm embarrassed to admit that I hadn't heard of #24 on the list. I may have to add it to my Netflix queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I guess I thought Shawshank was more popular than that...interesting! One of my all time faves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoOneOneTwo Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Where the hell is Heavy Metal Parking Lot?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 QUOTE (Imperatrix @ Sep 9 2008, 02:56 PM) Where the hell is Heavy Metal Parking Lot?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhRCVm-1r2k For that matter, what about "The Spirit of Christmas"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 QUOTE (Imperatrix @ Sep 9 2008, 04:56 PM) Where the hell is Heavy Metal Parking Lot?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhRCVm-1r2k One of my favorite parts is when they ask this guy who his favorite band is and he says something like: "Scorpions! But since they're not here, Priest! WOOOO!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) "You always mess things up" "I've written a letter to daddy" - Baby Jane Hudson Edited September 9, 2008 by circumstantial tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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