100 Cult Classics in alphabetical order
These are some of my favorite cult classics. Some of them you have seen and some you might not even heard of. Take a look and let me know what you think.
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- DirectorZack SnyderStarsGerard ButlerLena HeadeyDavid WenhamIn the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. They face insurmountable odds when they are betrayed by a Spartan reject.If you haven't seen it then you must truly live under a rock. Enough said!
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsMalcolm McDowellPatrick MageeMichael BatesIn the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion experiment, but it doesn't go as planned.A great view on the rehabilitation of anarchists by a crazed government.
- DirectorRobert FuestStarsVincent PriceJoseph CottenVirginia NorthDoctor, scientist, organist, and biblical scholar Anton Phibes seeks revenge on the nine doctors he considers responsible for the death of his wife.Vincent Price in one of his best performances. A classic revenge tale dealing with the matters of love after death.
- DirectorNoel ClarkeStarsNoel ClarkeScarlett Alice JohnsonAdam DeaconThe story revolves around Sam who is released from prison and has to face the people he hurt on a daily basis.A Noel Clarke lesson in redemption and forgiveness.
- DirectorJim AbrahamsDavid ZuckerJerry ZuckerStarsRobert HaysJulie HagertyLeslie NielsenAfter the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a neurotic ex-fighter pilot must safely land a commercial airplane full of passengers.One of the best comedies ever made. It has a lot of innuendos that can still be recognized in today's slapstick humor references.
- DirectorJohn LandisStarsJohn BelushiKaren AllenTom HulceAt a 1962 college, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.This movie is the guide to anyone looking to fulfill the ultimate college experience. The lineup of stars in this movie is astounding as you get to see Belushi at his best.
- DirectorSam RaimiStarsBruce CampbellEmbeth DavidtzMarcus GilbertWhen Ash Williams is accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., he must retrieve the Necronomicon and battle an army of the dead in order to return home.Ash and his "fistful of boomstick" make their way back to the Dark Ages to kick some deadite a**. The best movie that Bruce Campbell ever made.
- DirectorAbel FerraraStarsHarvey KeitelBrian McElroyFrank AcciaritoWhile investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness and redemption.Not all cops are good cops.
- DirectorTerry ZwigoffStarsBilly Bob ThorntonBernie MacLauren GrahamA miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid.A holiday classic about a mall Santa that shows a troubled youth the ropes and how to become a man.
- DirectorKinji FukasakuStarsTatsuya FujiwaraAki MaedaTarô YamamotoIn the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill one another under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.A fight to the death among young teens. Imagine 40 girls fighting for Justin Beiber's autograph and they all have different weapons to choose from. Let the chaos begin!
- DirectorBarry BattlesStarsBilly Bob ThorntonEva LongoriaThomas Brodie-SangsterWhen three redneck brothers agree to help a woman save her godson from an abusive stepfather, they become targets on the run from an odd cast of characters.Redneck bounty hunters try and protect a young Stephen Hawking in a wheelchair from men hired to kill him. You really have to see it to believe it. but with Billy Bob and Eva Longoria in the cast you know it is bound to be a cult classic; and direct to DVD.
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsJeff BridgesJohn GoodmanJulianne MooreJeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.Another Coen brothers classic that brought us "The Dude", the Walrus, and how to write a check for half and half creamer.
Oh yeah "Nobody *beep* with the Jesus"! - DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsKurt RussellKim CattrallDennis DunA rough-and-tumble trucker and his side kick face off with an ancient sorcerer in a supernatural battle beneath Chinatown.One of my favorite cult classics and features an all time iconic misnomer hero; Jack Burton.
- DirectorStephen NorringtonStarsWesley SnipesStephen DorffKris KristoffersonA half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires.The best adaptation of a Marvel comic character to date in my personal opinion.
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsJohn GetzFrances McDormandDan HedayaThe owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies, and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.One of the first Coen brothers movies that I ever saw. If you are a fan of their work then please don't miss this classic.
- DirectorPaul Thomas AndersonStarsMark WahlbergJulianne MooreBurt ReynoldsBack when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, an idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.This movie gave a huge career boost to Mark Wahlberg in more ways than one. The movie provides a little bit of insight into the adult film craze of the late 70's and early 80's.
- DirectorDrew GoddardStarsKristen ConnollyChris HemsworthAnna HutchisonFive college friends head out to a remote cabin for a getaway, but things don't go as planned when they start getting killed. They soon discover that there is more to the cabin than it seems.The movie took almost 3 years to be released into the theaters and was definitely worth the wait. The whole movie is great but if you want to skip ahead to the last 30 minutes I understand.
- DirectorRobert WieneStarsWerner KraussConrad VeidtFriedrich FeherHypnotist Dr. Caligari uses a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders.A great silent classic that produced what is believed to be the first "twist" ending in a film.
- DirectorHarold RamisStarsChevy ChaseRodney DangerfieldBill MurrayAn exclusive golf course has to deal with a flatulent new member and a destructive dancing gopher.Who knew that golfing could be so much fun?
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsKeith GordonJohn StockwellAlexandra PaulA nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it.A classic Stephen King tale brought to life that tells the story of a man literally obsessed with his automobile.
- DirectorAlex ProyasStarsBrandon LeeMichael WincottRochelle DavisA man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder.A very popular cult film in many circles. This is attributed to the death of Brandon Lee on set. It was always believed that the Lee family was cursed since the death of Brandon's father Bruce Lee.
This film should be loved for reasons attributed to great acting, well shot action sequences, and a great soundtrack. - DirectorWilliam FriedkinStarsAl PacinoPaul SorvinoKaren AllenA police officer goes undercover in the underground S&M gay subculture of New York City to catch a serial killer who is preying on gay men.A hard to find movie starring Al Pacino. You have to watch this movie with an open mind as it is heavy on the content involving the gay S&M scene of the 80's. Nonetheless it is a great movie that you shouldn't miss.
- DirectorPaul BartelStarsDavid CarradineSylvester StalloneSimone GriffethIn a dystopian future, a cross country automobile race requires contestants to run down innocent pedestrians to gain points that are tallied based on each kill's brutality.A Corman cult classic that deals with appeasement of the public with a car race to the death. If you like random nudity, suicide by car, and are ready for a new American Revolution then I suggest you watch this movie.
- DirectorRichard KellyStarsJake GyllenhaalJena MaloneMary McDonnellAfter narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.This is a cult classic that I am proud to say have only seen once. While many others like it I sold out and put it on my list because of the fanfare associated with the movie. Sorry.
- DirectorNicolas Winding RefnStarsRyan GoslingCarey MulliganBryan CranstonA mysterious Hollywood action film stuntman gets in trouble with gangsters when he tries to help his neighbor's husband rob a pawn shop while serving as his getaway driver.It was nice to see the guy from The Notebook walk around and kill people with no remorse at all. This is a dark movie for Ryan Gosling as he is trying to shed the image of being just a model on the silver screen.