Before you begin to list cult films, you should determine what is meant by this concept. These are those films that have become the subject of worship of any one or more groups of fans. As a rule, such films are not popular in rentals, but for some subcultures or groups of people they are significant.
A bit of history
Cult films first appeared in the middle of the last century in the USA. It was at this time that the grindhouses began to be popular - cinemas showing low-budget films in the genre of science fiction or horror. In the early 70s, a phenomenon called “midnight cinema” appeared - night screenings were held in some cinemas, but they were radically different from those that went during the day. Such sessions attracted fans of unusual films more, many people watched the same tapes almost every day. In the 80s, this phenomenon disappeared. It is believed that re-cult films appeared thanks to Quentin Tarantino, who purposefully shot films in the style of the same "midnight movie." To date, there are no specific criteria for cultism, however, the paintings presented below can be evaluated by critics as such.
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
Despite the fact that this picture of Taylor Hackford was released relatively long ago, many are revising it today. The plot is really exciting. One day, a lawyer named Kevin won a high-profile case in court, after which he was offered a position in a reputable New York law firm. He had to protect those people who are actually guilty, but rich. In return, Kevin gets a luxurious apartment corresponding to his salary, millionaire friends, etc. But his wife is restless, she is tormented by nightmares in which her friends turn into scary creatures. Husband and wife are estranged from each other, she wants to leave this city in order to preserve the honor of her husband and family. Will her plans come true?
Mad Dogs (1991)
Films of cult directors amaze the viewer with the depth of the plot, and this tape from Quentin Tarantino is no exception. The picture tells how the crime boss Joe Cabot assembled a team of criminals who had not previously met each other. They had to make an ideal plan to rob a jewelry store. However, from the very beginning, for some reason, everything went wrong as intended, and the robbery turned into a terrible bloody massacre.
The Brother (1997)
Cult films, the list of which is simply impossible to compile (there are so many), were successfully shot by Russian directors. So Alexey Balabanov created a picture that struck the world and showed him Russia in times of banditry, total devastation. The film is about a young guy - Danil Bagrov. He came from the army and can not find his place in this life. Realizing that in the province where he was born, he definitely does not shine, the hero of the film goes to Peter to his brother. What is waiting for a guy who is sure that happiness is not in money and not in social status?
Star Wars Saga
There are such cult films that simply do not need a description. This saga has broken all possible records of popularity during its existence. It was she who saved the CenturyFox industry from imminent bankruptcy. And all science fiction buffs are still revising its series.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
This is another legendary painting by Quentin Tarantino, all 6 parts of which were separated, mixed and shown in the wrong order. This picture received an Oscar, Golden Palm Branch, and about forty more awards. The film was simply a stunning success, it was considered a milestone in the cinema.
The Matrix (1999)
This is a cult action movie, shot in the genre of fiction, the main character of which leads a double existence. During the day, he works as a programmer, and at night as a hacker. Once a strange message came to his computer, after which all unimaginable events begin. Here, the future is intertwined with reality, people are fighting with the so-called intelligent machines. The film deserves to be watched, but more than once.
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
The action of the picture includes three seasons: summer, autumn and winter. The film contains quite a few cruel scenes, as it tells about drugs and their mortal danger. The picture is not recommended for people under 18 years old.
Forrest Gump (1994)
It is unlikely that there will be a person who has not seen this film or who has not heard about it. Robert Zemeckis shot a successful picture of an amazing person who had to go through a lot to understand who he really is. The action of the picture begins with Forrest's childhood, it shows his whole difficult life, full of ups and downs. To tell the whole story is to deprive a person of the opportunity to appreciate this masterpiece.
Cult Horror Films
If we talk about this genre, then we can safely distinguish 10 films, which are considered cult and are popular with horror fans.
- "Night of the Living Dead" (1968). Thanks to this tape of George Romero, the world learned that zombies represent themselves.
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). The film is about a family of cannibals who scared others and used a chainsaw.
- Jaws (1975). After watching this picture, shot by Stephen Spielberg, many could not swim in the sea. It was a kind of starting point for subsequent blockbusters.
- "Halloween" (1978). The story of a guy who killed his sister and ended up in a jail for psychos. He later leaves and continues to commit murders.
- "Friday the 13th". The film is about how terrible it may be revenge of the mother for the death of a child.
- "A Nightmare on Elm Street". Who doesn’t remember Freddy Krueger and his gloves with knives?
- "Hellraiser." The film is about an otherworldly creature that man created.
- "The offspring of Chucky." This is a story about a bloodthirsty doll, in which the soul of a dead killer was instilled.
- "Predator". In this tape, Schwarzenegger and Ventura are fighting against the alien.
- "Saw". The story of a maniac who made his victims solve strange puzzles to save their lives became a real brand.
Conclusion
As we have said, it is impossible to list all the cult films, there are so many of them. These include the following tapes: Blade Runner, Fight Club, Donnie Darko, Scarface, On the Needle, Terminator, Terrible Doctor Fibes, etc. If you look at everything these films, then be sure to focus on those few that you want to review again.