Instead of the attempts at
instant cult films (lookin at you, Sharknado), there are genuine movies that have developed a strong following around them despite not being massive hits upon their release.
Not exact matches
Reynolds» superb turn as unhinged central character goes a long way towards smoothing over The Voices» various faults, which finally does confirm the
film's place as a distinctive black comedy that is, in essence, an
instant cult classic.
It's an
instant cult classic that I can see a lot of people discovering on the home video front and not so much theatrically, which is a shame, because
films like this need audiences support to help fund future projects for talented filmmakers like Martin McDonagh.
It became personal for me, very important, that we made the
film the best it could be, because it's destined to become an
instant classic, a favorite, a potential
cult film.
You're Next has been in limbo for a couple of years now but hopefully the wait will be worth it as this
film has already landed quite the following and is being hailed as an
instant cult classic.
Pegg and Frost went on to co-write the lackluster extraterrestrial comedy «Paul» on their own (and Pegg appeared in two «Star Trek» pictures) while Wright made the stellar «Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,» a
film which failed to connect in its initial release but has become something of an
instant cult classic.
A cast of bizarre characters and a dark form of very physical comedy combined to make this an
instant cult classic in the
film world.
Still, an
instant cult classic doesn't come out every day, so if you look through your video collection and notice that you own a great many
films that others think you an odd person for enjoying, there's no question that Bubba Ho - Tep will most likely be a cherished part of it soon after your first viewing.
Yes, the
film received an F CinemaScore, and was thrashed in certain critic circles — but it has also been fiercely embraced in others, which admire the
film for its sheer insanity and have given it an
instant sort of
cult status.
Had they caught wind (har har) of the scandalized reaction, and were now treating the
film like the
instant cult item it wants to be?