Best Cult

Sam Raimis sequel to The Evil Dead is a chaotic, high-energy masterpiece that leans heavily into the 'splatstick' subgenre. Bruce Campbells performance as Ash Williams is legendary, showcasing his abi...

Blue Velvet is a surreal, unsettling journey into the dark underbelly of American suburbia. David Lynchs unique vision combines dreamlike imagery with disturbing violence, creating a film that feels l...

The Coen Brothers' cult masterpiece features one of cinema's most beloved ensemble casts. Jeff Bridges delivers an iconic performance as The Dude, supported by John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Mo...

Fight Club is a visceral, provocative exploration of masculinity, consumerism, and identity in late-90s America. Through the eyes of an unnamed narrator and the charismatic Tyler Durden, Fincher craft...

After being left for dead at her own wedding by her former boss and his team of assassins, 'The Bride' wakes from a coma and embarks on a bloody quest for vengeance. Quentin Tarantinos homage to grind...

Vincent Bugliosis 1974 account of the Manson Family murders, written with Curt Gentry, remains a definitive, albeit sometimes sensationalized, look into one of Americas most infamous crimes. Bugliosi,...

This Taiwanese found-footage horror film follows a woman who accidentally broke a religious taboo years ago and must now protect her daughter from the consequences. Incantation is widely regarded as o...

Father Ted is a surreal and hilarious sitcom set on the fictional Craggy Island off the coast of Ireland. It follows three exiled priests and their housekeeper, Mrs. Doyle, as they deal with bizarre l...

Trailer Park Boys is a long-running Canadian mockumentary that follows the lives of residents in a trailer park as they attempt various get-rich-quick schemes. It is famous for its low-budget aestheti...

Urasawas 20th Century Boys is a sprawling, time-bending mystery that follows a group of childhood friends as they are drawn into a deadly game orchestrated by a mysterious figure from their past. The...

Set in 1905, Apostle follows a man who travels to a remote island to rescue his sister from a mysterious religious cult. As he infiltrates the community, he uncovers the dark, supernatural secrets tha...

Before they were household names, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross created the definitive alternative sketch show of the 90s. Mr. Show is famous for its intricate, interconnected sketches where one scene...

Higurashi When They Cry is a complex, multi-layered mystery horror series set in the rural village of Hinamizawa. The story follows a group of friends who become entangled in a series of gruesome murd...

Paradise Lost is a trilogy of documentary films that initially followed the trials of three teenagers accused of murdering three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. The series raised serious questio...

Blackadder is a beloved historical sitcom that spans different eras of British history, with each series featuring Rowan Atkinson as a member of the Blackadder dynasty. From the Middle Ages to the tre...

Before he directed The Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson made Dead Alive (also known as Braindead), a legendary splatter-horror comedy. It is widely considered one of the goriest films ever made, but i...

Donnie Darko is a mind-bending cult classic that blends teen drama, science fiction, and psychological horror. After narrowly escaping a freak accident, a troubled teenager begins to experience vision...

Office Space is the ultimate satire of corporate culture. Anyone who has ever worked in a cubicle will find the film's depiction of soul-crushing bureaucracy, incompetent management, and meaningless m...

The Whitest Kids U' Know was one of the first sketch shows to find a massive audience on the internet. Known for its dark, irreverent, and often highly offensive humor, the show was a staple of the ea...

Community is a meta-comedy set at a community college, following a study group of misfits. The show is famous for its experimental episodes, pop-culture references, and its ability to deconstruct tele...

Vanishing Point is the ultimate existential road movie. The entire film is essentially one long, high-speed drive from Denver to San Francisco, with the protagonist, Kowalski, pursued by police across...

Midsommar is a bold, bright, and deeply disturbing folk horror film that proves horror doesn't need darkness to be terrifying. Following a grieving woman who travels to a remote Swedish village for a...

Jennifer's Body is a cult classic that was ahead of its time. It follows a high school cheerleader who becomes possessed by a demon and starts feeding on her male classmates. The film is a sharp, dark...

This film is a surreal, episodic journey through the life and works of Mark Twain. It is famous for its dark, unsettling imagery, particularly the 'Mysterious Stranger' sequence, which has become a cu...

Svaha: The Sixth Finger is a complex, slow-burn mystery thriller that delves into the dark world of cults and religious fanaticism. A pastor who specializes in exposing fake religious groups begins to...

Army of Darkness takes the character of Ash Williams from the Evil Dead series and drops him into the Middle Ages. It is a full-blown fantasy-adventure comedy that leans even further into slapstick an...

No list of Mexican cinema is complete without a nod to the legendary El Santo. In this cult classic, the masked wrestler faces off against an army of vampire women. It is a campy, fun, and quintessent...

Shaun of the Dead is the gold standard of the genre, blending a mundane British life with a sudden, chaotic zombie outbreak. Shaun, a directionless electronics salesman, must save his girlfriend and m...

Going Clear is a powerful HBO documentary that investigates the Church of Scientology, exposing its secretive practices and alleged abuses. Based on Lawrence Wright's book, it features interviews with...