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The 25 pages that link to Cult film, each with the reason it gives.

• Film adaptationRelated: Adaptations can acquire meanings and followings that differ from their sources’ reputations.

• Film genreRelated: Cult followings can revive genre works that commercial or critical standards once dismissed.

• BlockbusterCompared with: Cult status can endure without the broad initial sales associated with blockbusters.

• Mainstream cinemaCompared with: Cult followings can thrive without the broad reach sought by mainstream cinema.

• Monty Python and the Holy GrailNarrower topic: Its repeated quotation and enduring fan following fit the pattern of a cult film.

• Genre filmRelated: Genre conventions can help films acquire lasting followings and shared fan identities.

• Edward ScissorhandsNarrower topic: The film’s distinctive imagery and outsider themes sustained a dedicated following.

• Freaks (1932 film)Narrower topic: Freaks moved from commercial failure and censorship toward durable audience devotion.

• EraserheadNarrower topic: Its midnight audiences and singular imagery made it a landmark cult film.

• The Rocky Horror Picture ShowNarrower topic: Its repeated screenings, costumes, and rituals made it a landmark cult film.

• Klaus KinskiRelated: Several Kinski performances gained enduring followings through films that circulated beyond mainstream audiences.

• Manmohan DesaiRelated: Amar Akbar Anthony has retained a strong following for its humor, songs, and iconic scenes.

• The Big SleepRelated: The film’s famously opaque plot helped sustain discussion and repeat viewing.

• Coen brothersNarrower topic: The Big Lebowski developed an unusually active following after its theatrical release.

• Alejandro JodorowskyNarrower topic: Midnight screenings helped establish El Topo and The Holy Mountain as cult films.

• AmélieRelated: Amélie sustained a passionate international following beyond its initial theatrical success.

• Bud SpencerRelated: His films have retained enthusiastic audiences, especially through repeat viewing and television.

• Chuck PalahniukNarrower topic: Fincher’s Fight Club developed a devoted following after its initial theatrical release.

• Leonid GaidaiRelated: Repeated television broadcasts and quotation helped make Gaidai’s comedies enduring favorites.

• Rajkumar SantoshiNarrower topic: Andaz Apna Apna gained lasting popularity after a modest initial box-office performance.

• SchlitzieRelated: The later cult status of Freaks renewed public interest in its performers.

• Seijun SuzukiRelated: International enthusiasts helped turn his once-dismissed films into enduring cult favorites.

• Tim CurryRelated: Rocky Horror’s lasting audience culture helped define Curry’s place in cult cinema.

• Russ MeyerNarrower topic: Several Meyer films acquired long-running followings beyond their original releases.

• SuzzannaRelated: Her horror films retain devoted audiences and distinctive popular appeal.