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.
- DirectorJust JaeckinStarsSylvia KristelAlain CunyMarika GreenThe wife of a French diplomat in Bangkok embarks on a voyage of self-discovery.The movie that got the softcore industry started. One of the first mainstream skin flicks to be developed. You will probably pay more attention to the nudity then actually understanding the storyline. I know I did.
- DirectorKurt WimmerStarsChristian BaleSean BeanEmily WatsonIn an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state.Christian Bale's best performance ever in a movie. While the budget wasn't spectacular the director spared no expense in showing the beauty of violence and the void of emotions in a not so distant future.
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsKurt RussellLee Van CleefErnest BorgnineIn 1997, when the U.S. president crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in to rescue him.Snake Plissken is given birth as you get a glimpse of the future through the eyes of John Carpenter. You will see a lot of his titles on this list as he has written and/or directed some of the best cult classic movies to date.
- DirectorSam RaimiStarsBruce CampbellEllen SandweissRichard DeManincorFive friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons.The original tale of gore and possession in the woods. Avoid the remake if at all possible.
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsWilliam H. MacyFrances McDormandSteve BuscemiMinnesota car salesman Jerry Lundegaard's inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen's bungling and the persistent police work of the quite pregnant Marge Gunderson.An Academy Award winning film that shows the evil that men do in the upper Midwest eh.
- DirectorTerry GilliamStarsJohnny DeppBenicio Del ToroTobey MaguireAn oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades.Oh wow let me count the ways and drugs not to do while watching this movie. A great Hunter S. Thompson novel brought to life.
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsMatthew ModineR. Lee ErmeyVincent D'OnofrioA pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.Provided a different prospective on the war in Vietnam. You see everything through the eyes of Private Joker as he goes through Basic and on to Vietnam. A Kubrick favorite of mine and has one of the best opening dialogues ever in a film. R. Lee Emery gives the performance of a lifetime.
- DirectorJohn WatersStarsSonny BonoRuth BrownDivineA 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.A John Waters classic about the end to segregation and how the community of Baltimore used dance to express their views. If you are a fan of cult films please don't miss this one.
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsDonald PleasenceJamie Lee CurtisTony MoranFifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.The movie that gave birth to the slasher genre of films. While it was preceded by other horror films this one launched a whole generation of films dealing with terrors caused by madmen we only have nightmares about.
The movie isn't heavy on gore but it certainly gets the point across. A great John Carpenter film - DirectorMike MarvinStarsLeigh McCloskeyDick ButkusRandi BrooksRussell Proco has been expelled from several schools for lewd, crude and nude conduct. Busterburger University is his last chance for an education and pleasing his disappointed parents.A rare movie to find and I happen to own two copies of it. This movie does star the loveable Dick Butkus and some other unknown actors from the 80's. A great cult comedy in my mind though.
- DirectorDavid SladeStarsPatrick WilsonElliot PageSandra OhHayley's a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff's a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff's place. Jeff thinks it's his lucky night. He's in for a surprise.A cautionary tale that exposes the dangers of the internet and those you meet online.
- DirectorGerald PottertonJohn BrunoJohn HalasStarsRichard RomanusJohn CandyJoe FlahertyA glowing green orb that embodies ultimate evil terrorizes a young girl with an anthology of bizarre and fantastic stories.The only animated motion picture to make my list. The soundtrack to this movie helps enhance the animation and multiple storylines.
- DirectorAlexandre AjaStarsCécile de FranceMaïwennPhilippe NahonBest friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.A great foreign horror flick that has one of the best surprise endings to a movie. I never saw it coming as I was caught up in the copulas amounts of gore and sheer brutal violence.
- DirectorJason EisenerStarsRutger HauerPasha EbrahimiRobb WellsA homeless vigilante blows away crooked cops, pedophile Santas, and other scumbags with his trusty pump-action shotgun.One of the most violent movies ever made. The most over the top violence, multiple murders, children on fire, lawnmowers to the face, and bum fights you will ever see in a movie. I love it!
- DirectorSteve PinkStarsJohn CusackRob CorddryCraig RobinsonA malfunctioning time machine at a ski resort takes a man back to 1986 with his two friends and nephew, where they must relive a fateful night and not change anything to make sure the nephew is born.You ever wish you could go back in time and get drunk all over again? If you do then this is the movie for you.
- DirectorJoe DanteStarsDee WallacePatrick MacneeDennis DuganAfter a bizarre and near deadly encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem.Imagine taking a family vacation to a private resort run by werewolves. The makeup and special effects in this movie were some of the best during its time.
- DirectorTakashi MiikeStarsTadanobu AsanoNao ÔmoriShin'ya TsukamotoAs sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of achieving.A great genre film brought to the screen by Japanese Icon Takashi Miike.
- DirectorKevin SmithStarsJason MewesKevin SmithAmy NobleThe comic "Bluntman and Chronic" is based on real-life stoners Jay and Silent Bob, so when they get no profit from a big-screen adaptation, they set out to wreck the movie.Many look to Mallrats and Clerks instead of this movie for cult status. I just like this one better than the others. Plus I found out what a "trouser snake" was after watching this movie.
- DirectorJohn LandisStarsEvan C. KimBong Soo HanBill BixbyThe daily programming of a fictional local TV channel presented as a series of highly irreverent skits.A must see for any fan of cult movie classics. Full of short sketches please make sure to check out "A Fistful of Yen". "Now take him to be tortured!"
- DirectorLarry ClarkStarsLeo FitzpatrickJustin PierceChloë SevignyA day in the life of a group of teens as they travel around New York City skating, drinking, smoking and deflowering virgins.A story of urban youth growing up in NYC during the 90's. The movie was very popular during my generation because of the content and ability to relate.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsUma ThurmanDavid CarradineDaryl HannahAfter awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.By far my favorite Quentin Tarantino movie ever made. A good classic flick about revenge at its finest.
- DirectorStephen ChiodoStarsGrant CramerSuzanne SnyderJohn Allen NelsonAliens who look like clowns come from outer space and terrorize a small town.Clowns from outer space come down to hunt us down and suck us dry of all our blood. If you were never afraid of clowns before watch this movie and go to the Circus. Enjoy as it is a true cult classic.
- DirectorIshirô HondaTom MontgomeryStarsTadao TakashimaKenji SaharaYû FujikiA UN reporter covers the appearance of a prehistoric monster that emerges from hibernation, while a pharmaceutical company seeks publicity with a monster of their own.I loved this movie as a kid. The battle of the two titans rages on all throughout Tokyo. While some say the winner of the battle varies based on the copy you watch everyone knows that Godzilla is just oversized punching bag for the American hero King Kong.
- DirectorCraig GillespieStarsRyan GoslingEmily MortimerPaul SchneiderA delusional young man strikes up an unconventional relationship with a doll he finds on the Internet.A movie left for interpretation. If you are looking to analyze a good cult classic to find its meaning start here.
- DirectorMichael SchultzStarsTaimakVanityChristopher MurneyIn New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow.My favorite movie of all time. The music, fight scenes, and unbelievable characters make this movie an ultimate cult classic.
"Now Who's the Master?" - DirectorWes CravenStarsSandra PeabodyLucy GranthamDavid HessTwo teenage girls heading to a rock concert for one's birthday try to score marijuana in the city, where they are kidnapped and brutalized by a gang of psychopathic convicts.The first movie that Wes Craven directed. The movie is by know means associated with the genre of slasher films put out by Wes Craven in the 80's. It is a story about brutality and the consequences that await. The evil will be punished.
Just to warn you the movie contains one of the most graphic scenes of decapitation of sorts ever in a movie. - DirectorNick CastleStarsLance GuestRobert PrestonKay E. KuterHigh schooler Alex Rogan conquers the Starfighter video game, only to find out it was just a test, and is transported to another planet. He has been recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from the attack.Young Alex must save the universe after learning his combat skills on a video game in a trailer park. Only if dreams came true.
- DirectorLuc BessonStarsJean RenoGary OldmanNatalie Portman12-year-old Mathilda is reluctantly taken in by Léon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin's trade.A young girl learns how to become a contract killer from a seasoned veteran. Jean Reno gives a great performance as Leon and his nemesis is portrayed by Gary Oldman. Great cast of characters for a movie that wasn't very mainstream at its time of release.
- DirectorTomas AlfredsonStarsKåre HedebrantLina LeanderssonPer RagnarOskar, an overlooked and bullied boy, finds love and revenge through Eli, a beautiful but peculiar girl.Another great foreign film about the childhood relationship between a adolescent and a killer. A great story and much better than its US version counterpart.
- DirectorJonathan DaytonValerie FarisStarsSteve CarellToni ColletteGreg KinnearA family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.I was skeptical about this movie at first but the dance scene at the end of the movie made it worthwhile viewing.
- DirectorMichael AndersonStarsMichael YorkJenny AgutterRichard JordanA police officer in the future uncovers the deadly secret behind a society that worships youth.If you knew exactly when you were going to die what would you do? According to this movie the answer is RUN!
The premise of the story is great as it shows how population control could be achieved through age limitations. - DirectorJack HillStarsRobbie LeeJoanne NailMonica GayleThe leader of an inner-city girl gang is challenged when a new girl moves into the neighborhood.This movie goes by many names as I refer to it as "Switchblade Sisters". If you like bad girls and gang fights then check this movie out.
- DirectorJohn SchlesingerStarsDustin HoffmanJon VoightSylvia MilesA naive hustler travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process.This is the only X-rated movie to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman star as man whore and friend looking to make a life for themselves in the Big City.
- DirectorFrank PerryStarsFaye DunawayDiana ScarwidSteve ForrestThe abusive and traumatic adoptive upbringing of Christina Crawford at the hands of her mother, screen queen Joan Crawford, is depicted.If you ever got upset at your mother for any reason in your life watch this movie. You will be thankful for the mother you have and praise her unconditionally.
- DirectorGeorge MihalkaStarsPaul KelmanLori HallierNeil AffleckA decades-old folk tale surrounding a deranged murderer killing those who celebrate Valentine's Day turns out to be true to legend when a group defies the killer's order and people start turning up dead.A cult classic from the slasher genre. Great outfit for a killer as the coal miners outfit adds a new height of terror to your psyche.
- DirectorJared HessStarsJon HederEfren RamirezJon GriesA listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.Your mom goes to college!
- DirectorGeorge A. RomeroStarsDuane JonesJudith O'DeaKarl HardmanA ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the Northeast of the United States.The Romero classic that was the original zombie flick.
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsGeorge ClooneyJohn TurturroTim Blake NelsonIn the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.A story for all of us from the south. Not much else to be said about this movie unless you like Dapper Dan products.
- DirectorMike JudgeStarsRon LivingstonJennifer AnistonDavid HermanThree company workers who hate their jobs decide to rebel against their greedy boss.The movie for all of us who dread coming to work day in and day out. Why work when you can sit at home and watch a "Kung Fu" marathon?
- DirectorPark Chan-wookStarsChoi Min-sikYoo Ji-taeKang Hye-jeongAfter being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must track down his captor in five days.I love a good ol' fashion tale of revenge. This movie takes it to the extreme and shows the display of pent up rage produced by one man.
- DirectorTakashi MiikeStarsKô ShibasakiShin'ichi TsutsumiKazue FukiishiPeople mysteriously start receiving voicemail messages from their future selves, foretelling their deaths.A great idea for a movie and once again brought to us by the great Japanese film pioneer Takashi Miike. The phone ringtone is extremely creepy as I kept it on my phone for years.
- DirectorDavid BeairdStarsMatthew CauseyTimothy CarhartJerry JonesA farm boy arrives at college determined to lose his virginity, but has no luck with women... until he discovers the secret formula to the most powerful aphrodesiac in the world and becomes the party animal.An extremely difficult movie to find on VHS. I just happen to own a copy. Score!
- DirectorBrian De PalmaStarsPaul WilliamsWilliam FinleyJessica HarperA disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise.Another hard movie to find. The mix of bizarre music and an off the wall storyline make this another cult classic that you must view.
- DirectorJuan Piquer SimónStarsChristopher GeorgeLynda Day GeorgeFrank BrañaThe co-eds of a Boston college campus are targeted by a mysterious killer who is creating a human jigsaw puzzle from their body parts.A movie that was introduced during the slasher era. It was a early model for future movies to come including "Silence of the Lambs".
- DirectorJohn WatersStarsDivineDavid LocharyMary Vivian PearceNotorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive".Probably the most controversial movie on this list. A cult classic to the extreme. The movie contains bestiality, incest, fecal ingestion, and lots of dyed hair. I am not making this up. John Waters took the cake with this one.
- DirectorAlan ParkerStarsBob GeldofChristine HargreavesJames LaurensonA confined but troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.A great story told through music by Pink Floyd about how a struggling musician watches his life fall apart.
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsClint EastwoodJessica WalterDonna MillsThe life of a disc jockey is turned upside down after a romantic encounter with an obsessed fan.Clint Eastwood is one of the best actors of all time. To me this is one of his best movies ever made. It shows the lengths of what a crazed fan will do to be the one in your life. Love obsession to the extreme in this movie.
- DirectorMark GoldblattStarsDolph LundgrenLouis Gossett Jr.Jeroen KrabbéWhen Frank Castle's family is murdered by criminals, he wages war on crime as a vigilante assassin known only as The Punisher.Dolph Lundgren brought the pain in this movie as he goes out of his way to "punish the guilty". If you are looking for a movie with a high body count I suggest this feature right here.
- DirectorGareth EvansStarsIko UwaisAnanda GeorgeRay SahetapyA S.W.A.T. team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs.By far the best action flick on the list. The choreography of the fight scenes is unbelievable as people literally are beating the s**t out of each other the whole entire movie. I can't wait for the sequel.
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsNicolas CageHolly HunterTrey WilsonWhen a childless couple--an ex-con and an ex-cop--decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated.Nicholas Cage shows that you can easily steal a baby as long as you have the law on your side. A great comedy farce from the Coen brothers of course.
- DirectorAntonia BirdStarsGuy PearceRobert CarlyleDavid ArquetteIn a remote military outpost in the 19th century, Captain John Boyd and his regiment embark on a rescue mission which takes a dark turn when they are ambushed by a sadistic cannibal.I never thought a soundtrack would be creepier than the movie. A tale of cannibalism set in the mid 1800's the soundtrack just drives you literally insane. An awesome movie and one that will change your life.
- DirectorLouis J. GasnierStarsDorothy ShortKenneth CraigLillian MilesCautionary tale that features a fictionalized take on marijuana use. A trio of drug dealers lead innocent teenagers to become addicted to "reefer" cigarettes by holding wild parties with jazz music.A movie that was meant to warn youth of the dangers of marijuana. Great movie to watch when you are high.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsHarvey KeitelTim RothMichael MadsenWhen a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant.The first work of Quentin Tarantino to gain fame.
- DirectorDan O'BannonStarsClu GulagerJames KarenDon CalfaWhen two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies.The best horror comedy ever made. Be forewarned; you may have a strong craving for brains after this movie.
- DirectorJeff KanewStarsRobert CarradineAnthony EdwardsTimothy BusfieldAt Adams College, a group of bullied outcasts and misfits resolve to fight back for their peace and self-respect.A movie about two white men who pledge a black fraternity and steal women's underwear. A comedy cult classic and one movie you can watch more than once.
- DirectorJim SharmanStarsTim CurrySusan SarandonBarry BostwickA newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.The most popular cult classic movie on the list. An awesome soundtrack and that rockin' body of Susan Sarandon make the viewing of this movie so much more enjoyable.
If you are a RHPS virgin I suggest you attend one of the midnight viewings around your town. It is a really good time. - DirectorPaul Michael GlaserStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerMaria Conchita AlonsoYaphet KottoIn a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom.Another movie based on a novel by Stephen King. Arnold does his best to survive a sadistic television show called "The Running Man" where convicts literally fight for their lives. Great one liners throughout the film.
"Killian, I'll be back. Only in a rerun." - DirectorBrian De PalmaStarsAl PacinoMichelle PfeifferSteven BauerIn 1980 Miami, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed.Not the movie that won Al Pacino an Academy Award but most certainly the movie he will be remembered for. The movie chronicles the rise and fall of a man who came from nothing to become something. In the end greed is the downfall of us all.
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsJack NicholsonShelley DuvallDanny LloydA family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future.Another Stephen King novel brought to the big screen. The movie tells the story of a man who goes slowly insane inside a hotel during a brutal winter.
- DirectorJonathan DemmeStarsJodie FosterAnthony HopkinsScott GlennA young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.While the movie is not listed on many cult classic lists you have to take a second and evaluate the storyline. Any movie that has a cannibal and a transgendered serial killer in it sure sounds like a cult classic to me. Oh Precious!
- DirectorScott DerricksonStarsEthan HawkeJuliet RylanceJames RansoneA controversial true-crime writer finds a box of Super 8 home movies in his new home, revealing that the murder case he is currently researching could be the work of an unknown serial killer whose legacy dates back to the 1960s.Last movie ever to actually frighten me.
- DirectorRobert HiltzikStarsFelissa RoseJonathan TierstenKaren FieldsBunks and showers are a mad stabber's beat at a summer camp strictly for teens.Probably the most awkward ending to a movie around it is a solid edition to the cult classic list.
- DirectorRichard FleischerStarsCharlton HestonEdward G. RobinsonLeigh Taylor-YoungA nightmarish futuristic fantasy about the controlling power of big corporations and an innocent cop who stumbles on the truth.Another cult classic depicting the end of the world and absolute government control. I don't want to give anything away but "Soylent Green is people"!
- DirectorMel BrooksStarsMel BrooksJohn CandyRick MoranisA star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs.You must go and watch now. Enough said.
- DirectorDario ArgentoStarsJessica HarperStefania CasiniFlavio BucciAn American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.A great horror movie from Europe. Considered a Dario Argento classic, the movie is widely acclaimed for its camera angles and style of cinematic shooting. The story is alright too.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroJodie FosterCybill ShepherdA mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action.Robert DeNiro comes off his rocker in this movie as he approaches insanity and has a pension for killing.
- DirectorTobe HooperStarsMarilyn BurnsEdwin NealAllen DanzigerFive friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.Tobe Hooper created an outline for success of any slasher film with this classic. Originally banned in many countries because of the level of violent content, the name Leatherface became synonymous with fear for any of us that have driven through the middle of Texas.
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsRoddy PiperKeith DavidMeg FosterThey influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. They live.Most people write this movie off but I enjoy it immensely. The idea of an alien race influencing our every decision with subliminal messaging makes for a great tale. Plus nothing better than Roddy Piper and Keith David in their infamous fight scene that never seems to end.
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsKurt RussellWilford BrimleyKeith DavidA research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.John Carpenter struck pay dirt with a remake of a film from the 50's. It is actually one of the best remakes ever made. The film exploits the fears of isolation and the grotesque unknown.
- DirectorBo Arne VibeniusStarsChristina LindbergHeinz HopfDespina TomazaniA young woman, rendered mute after a childhood sexual assault, is trained to seek violent revenge on those who kidnapped and forced her into prostitution.Another classic cult movie with one of the most beautiful women in the world as the lead role. Christina Lindberg was ahead of her time and will forever be remembered for unbound beauty.
- DirectorJay LeveyStars'Weird Al' YankovicVictoria JacksonKevin McCarthyAn unemployed visionary becomes the manager of a local television station. The station becomes a success, with all sorts of hilarious sight gags and wacky humor.Weird Al and Kramer starred in a movie? Yes that is why this movie is a cult classic.
- DirectorBryan SingerStarsKevin SpaceyGabriel ByrneChazz PalminteriThe sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.One of the greatest stories ever told and a superb performance by Kevin Spacey.
- DirectorHarold RamisStarsChevy ChaseBeverly D'AngeloImogene CocaThe Griswold family's cross-country drive to the Walley World theme park proves to be much more arduous than they ever anticipated.A classic Chevy Chase movie that chronicles the family tradition of traveling across country for the summer. Great movie and has a great cast to go along with it.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartKim NovakBarbara Bel GeddesA former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail, who may be deeply disturbed.A man's obsession over a woman he must get to know causes him to face his fear of heights. Kim Novak is stunning in this movie.
- DirectorWalter HillStarsMichael BeckJames RemarDorsey WrightA street gang known as the Warriors must fight its way from the Bronx to its home turf on Coney Island when its members are falsely accused of assassinating a respected gang leader.A street gang has to fight their way back to Coney Island after being framed for the murder of the leader of the biggest gang in NYC. Sounds like a far fetched story and trust me it is. But the different types of gangs and content of the movie makes it a timeless classic.
"Warriors, come out and play."