Tag: Cult Classic

You may have heard the term “cult classic” to describe movies like “Donnie Darko,” “Jennifer’s Body,” and even “The Big Lebowski,” but what does this colloquial movie category really mean? One misunderstanding about cult classics is that they are unpopular movies, popular only among a smaller portion of the population. While this is sometimes true, they can also be rather successful films. The defining characteristic of a cult classic is in the name, it is a film that has garnered a cult-like following with die-hard fans who are knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the movie.