The
most basic definition of a ‘cult
film’ is a movie that has attracted a cult-like following, for one reason or another.
That said, this isn’t a very accurate definition when it comes down
to it, because even the most popular movies today have their own
“cults”, yet they’re not considered as cult films by critics.
So what exactly makes a cult film? More importantly, what makes cult
films very popular?
The
answers to these questions are hotly debated by pundits and industry
experts even to this day. In most cases, though, a film is considered
a cult film when it has generated a fairly sizable group of fans,
despite it underperforming at the box office. Using this point of
view, cult films are appealing because they are perceived as
unappreciated gems and their fans relish the distinction of enjoying
something obscure.
However,
there’s more to cult films than popularity through obscurity. Most
critics agree that a movie can only be considered a cult film when it
encourages its fans to participate in cult-like social gatherings,
like screenings and fan conventions. In this point of view, cult
films are appealing because they provide great opportunities for
like-minded individuals to meet up and share and enjoy the same
interests. And now that fans can watch movies online for free, the
followers of these cult films can easily expand their appreciation
online.
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