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Year: 1970, Cast: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, José Legarreta, Reason for Cult Status: Surreal Western, Avant-garde visuals and themes, Midnight movie success

Year: 1999, Cast: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter, Reason for Cult Status: Anti-materialist message, Twist ending, Aggressive marketing and fan base

Year: 1979, Cast: Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Reason for Cult Status: Unique premise, Stylized gang warfare, Memorable catchphrases

Year: 1994, Cast: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Reason for Cult Status: Indie film success, Low-budget production, Quintessential dialogue

Year: 1974, Cast: Marilyn Burns, Gunnar Hansen, Allen Danziger, Reason for Cult Status: Proto-slasher film, Limited release and word-of-mouth fame, Edgy content for the time

Year: 1994, Cast: John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, Reason for Cult Status: Nonlinear storyline, Memorable characters, Influential on indie filmmaking

Year: 1984, Cast: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Reason for Cult Status: Mockumentary style, Hilarious misadventures of a fictional band, quotable dialogue

Year: 1986, Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, Reason for Cult Status: Disturbing themes, Stylish direction by David Lynch, Memorable villain

Year: 1993, Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jason London, Ben Affleck, Reason for Cult Status: Nostalgic portrayal of '70s youth, quotable dialogue, Breakout performances

Year: 1987, Cast: Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Reason for Cult Status: Over-the-top horror, Campy humor, Innovative camera work

Year: 1999, Cast: Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, Gary Cole, Reason for Cult Status: Relatable workplace comedy, quotable dialogue, Lumbergh's character

Year: 1988, Cast: Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Reason for Cult Status: Dark take on teen angst, Influential on later teen films, Sharp dialogue

Year: 1977, Cast: Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Reason for Cult Status: Surreal imagery, Ambient sound design, David Lynch's directorial debut

Year: 1981, Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Reason for Cult Status: Low-budget horror, innovative camera work, Cult following and sequels

Year: 2004, Cast: Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Reason for Cult Status: Quirky humor, Memorable characters, Underdog protagonist

Year: 2003, Cast: Tommy Wiseau, Greg Sestero, Juliette Danielle, Reason for Cult Status: Notoriously poor quality, Comically bad dialogue, Dedicated fan base that loves its flaws

Year: 1999, Cast: Willem Dafoe, Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, Reason for Cult Status: Viral word-of-mouth, Stylish action scenes, Cult following on DVD

Year: 1982, Cast: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Reason for Cult Status: Visual style, Thematic complexity, Director's multiple cuts

Year: 1998, Cast: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Reason for Cult Status: Quotable dialogue, Unique characters, The Dude's lifestyle

Year: 1972, Cast: Divine, David Lochary, Mink Stole, Reason for Cult Status: Transgressive content, John Waters' unique vision, Notoriety for shock value

Year: 2003, Cast: Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung, Reason for Cult Status: Intense storytelling, Notorious one-shot hallway fight scene, Unexpected plot twists

Year: 1985, Cast: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, Reason for Cult Status: Gory special effects, Dark humor, Based on H.P. Lovecraft's work

Year: 1986, Cast: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Reason for Cult Status: Jim Henson's creatures, David Bowie's performance, Iconic soundtrack

Year: 1987, Cast: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Reason for Cult Status: Quotable script, Fairy-tale narrative, Endearing characters

Year: 1975, Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Reason for Cult Status: Satirical take on Arthurian legend, Absurdist humor, Influential comedy troupe

Year: 1975, Cast: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Reason for Cult Status: Midnight screenings, Audience participation, Iconic characters

Year: 2001, Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze, Reason for Cult Status: Complex narrative, Dark themes, Rabid fan theories

Year: 1971, Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Adrienne Corri, Reason for Cult Status: Disturbing content, Visual aesthetic, Use of language (Nadsat)