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Cult Movies: My collection
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The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition)The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition)
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Rob Reiner directed this fairy-tale romantic comedy, narrated by a story-teller grandfather to his grandson. Great characters, great story and great feelings for me. Entertaining as few. A cult masterpiece for the whole family
Dazed & Confused (Widescreen Flashback Edition)Dazed & Confused (Widescreen Flashback Edition)
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Very funny 70´s teenager story, and a deep reflection over the 70´s culture. Party and smoking pot, chasing kids for spankings. Priceless
Bad LieutenantBad Lieutenant
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Abel Ferrara give us the most raw portrayal of the human moral decay: a corrupt detective addicted to heavy drugs, alcohol, prostitutes, gambling, a total degenerate. Harvey Kaitel´s best performance ever. Visceral drama
Repo Man (Collector's Edition)Repo Man (Collector's Edition)
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Excelent, entertaining, funny, social critics, bad moods, punks, aliens... there are too many words to describe this total cult classic. Some even said science-fiction! Find out yourself. I did, and i don´t regret it for a second.
ThiefThief
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Michael mann´s first big effort is a total cult classic. Like "the killer", only "The Thief". A total anti-hero story, a gem.
Donnie Darko (Widescreen Edition)Donnie Darko (Widescreen Edition)
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Science-fiction and time travel? Psycholocical thriller? Both? The atmosphere in this movie is unique, staged in 1988, great soundtrack, great performances, great characters, and a story that will blow your mind.
Slacker - Criterion CollectionSlacker - Criterion Collection
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Independent film about nothing. No story, just and endless line of interaction between slackers in one evening. Original cult classic. More interesting than entertaining.
Seven (New Line Platinum Series)Seven (New Line Platinum Series)
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One of the best Thrillers i have ever saw. Dark, tense, claustrophobic, there´s no joy in here at all. An artistic achievement in one of the best detective and mad lunatics movie ever made. A cult classic
A Christmas Story (Two-Disc Special Edition)A Christmas Story (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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A total classic. Funny and not a family movie in many aspects. The mind of a child can surprise us in so many levels. Entertaining gem. Incredible fun and so many memories from childhood. Heartbeating and warm classic christmas comedy. Enjoyable and lovable as few
Boogie NightsBoogie Nights
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My 2002 edition came bad, but even without subtitles, wich i sometimes need, i enjoyed this story of the rise and fall of the pornographic industry in the late 70´s. Disco dancing, porno and the most powerful drama i never expected to see. Wonderful P.T.Anderson movie, maybe his best.
ClerksClerks
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Hilarious comedy about just conversations and weird situations, misunderstandings and nothing. Too talky for some, but a priceless independant film in black and white about bored clerks killing time. Funny as it can be, great characters and endless opinions about...What do you got?
Fear and Loathing in Las VegasFear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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Overdozed drug movie. Nobody can be that stoned, over the top Hilarious comedy about two misfits with a case full of drugs in las vegas. Almost a disaster film, this buddy-film is just as dysfunctional as the main characters. Entertaining psychodelic vision of disaster. A classic
12 Monkeys (Collector's Edition)12 Monkeys (Collector's Edition)
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Terri Gilliam (Brazil, fear and loathing in las vegas), gives us this dark, atmospheric science fiction cult classic, a movie hard to digest, a real worthy stomach-ache. A gem
Stand By Me (Deluxe Edition)Stand By Me (Deluxe Edition)
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Rob Reiner directed this movie about friendship, ambiented in the 50´s, based on a novel of Stephen king. Emotions flow like water in this comedy-drama. "you guys wanna see a dead body?". A classic
Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Two-Disc Special Edition)Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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A masterpiece of all times. Spectacular satire about the cold war. Those Ruskies... the cowboy bomb scene? Oh god, what a classic!
Death Race 2000 - Special EditionDeath Race 2000 - Special Edition
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Basically, a low budget futuristic film about a race in wich the racers have to kill the largest amount of innocent people they can, to win!. And broadcasted live on TV, as the most popular show. A media satire over the circus arena that is society.
Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke (High-Larious Edition)Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke (High-Larious Edition)
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A van made of marihuana? This is a major stonner´s classic, but not a great movie. I just got it.
Withnail and I - Criterion CollectionWithnail and I - Criterion Collection
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The funniest English comedy of the 80´s and one of the funniest comedies about friendship. Two buddies full of drugs seeking sanctuary in the England fields. Everything goes wrong. A cult classic, outrageous piece of work, demented, witty and original
To Live and Die in L.A. (Special Edition)To Live and Die in L.A. (Special Edition)
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Corrupt cops after a dollar counterfeit cool killer. In your face. Unbeliavable car chases, action, tension, this is a major hit. No doubt. A total classic in the police thriller genre.
American Graffiti (Collector's Edition)American Graffiti (Collector's Edition)
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What a classic. Emotions run high in this nostalgic 50´s masterpiece about one night in the life of a group of friends that split in their own paths. Entertaining, funny, and a total hit. Emotional comedy-drama, this movie will become a real time in your filmic life
American Beauty (Widescreen Edition)American Beauty (Widescreen Edition)
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A complete achievement in this portayal of the human soul between a dysfunctional family. THe awakening of the lost desire and hunger for life. An experience in life more than just a movie
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Widescreen Edition)The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Widescreen Edition)
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A musical horror movie that doesn´t scare at all. Weird, mad comedy about weird people. Entertaining. But not for everyone.
Bottle RocketBottle Rocket
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Wes anderson´s debut is whole new style in filmaking. Original funny comedy about pals with a plan. Excelent movie, excelent soundtrack, great characters and intense story. Fun in its essence.
This Is Spinal Tap (Special Edition)This Is Spinal Tap (Special Edition)
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This movie is such a cult classic, that is simply my favorite comedy of all times. A must-have for comedy fans. Rock and Roll! The american tour of a decaying, stoned, retard, english metal band is going down to a climax. A masterpiece in fake documentaries. A must see
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Special Edition)Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Special Edition)
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A classic cult comedy. Total madness in medieval grounds! One of the top comedies of all times. Monty Python changed the comedy style in filmaking forever in this all-time masterpiece. Recomended historic gem
Monty Python's the Meaning of LifeMonty Python's the Meaning of Life
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Another cult comedy classic. Hylarious and over the top, several gags in one more than an actual movie. Great entertainment with great momments
Life of BrianLife of Brian
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Monty Python gives way more than a religious satire about Jesus in ancient Rome. This is a cult comedy masterpiece. Hilarious as it can be. A real achievement and consolidation in M.P´s style for the new age of comedy. Fantastic fun
Blue Velvet (Special Edition)Blue Velvet (Special Edition)
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Almost impossible to digest this surrealistic tale in human corruption, fear and madness. A masterpiece. David lynch loves weird atmospheres. A must see
Mulholland DriveMulholland Drive
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Lesbians can be obsessed and insane too. Surrealistic, almost horrific. David lynch
EraserheadEraserhead
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Unbereable, simply unbereable. It takes more guts than patience to overcome this surrealistic gem. David lynch
Once Were WarriorsOnce Were Warriors
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Powerful and raw New Zealand family drama about violence and alcoholism. Outstanding artistic achievement. Jake the muss is one hell of a character. A sub-urban gem in high emotional levels. Wow
Fight Club (Widescreen Edition)Fight Club (Widescreen Edition)
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Excelent thriller about violence as the way to release tension! Very good "mental" movie. Of course this movie is much more than that. Hard to describe, but entertainment you can´t pass by. Original great production, something out of the pack
MementoMemento
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My personal favorite psychological thriller. The story telled backwards is priceless, great characters and unbelievable script. You have to put this movie togheter, don´t be lazy. A masterpiece you have to witness. Mind-bending tense thriller
Pulp Fiction (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Pulp Fiction (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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The most influential cult classic of the mid 90´s that changed all important perspectives about filmaking for the masses. Forever. There´s a before and an after this movie. You know it, right?
The Usual Suspects (Special Editon)The Usual Suspects (Special Editon)
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If there´s a crime thriller bigger than this, i just don´t know where to find it. This is a true masterpiece. A must see for everyone. The characters are simply three-dimensional, what a movie
Reservoir Dogs (15th Anniversary) [Blu-ray]Reservoir Dogs (15th Anniversary) [Blu-ray]
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The most infamous incredible low budget independant ganster film that turned the film industry upside down. With almost nothing but actor performances and improvisation, Quentin Tarantino staged a whole universe. This movie started the 90´s style in american filmaking. A masterpiece.
Amores PerrosAmores Perros
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This mexican movie is all about emotions and soul, over 3 stories that converge or emerge in a single car accident, and of course they are dog-owning people. Guess what american movie won an oscar with the excact same plot? Highly recommended
Grindhouse Presents, Death Proof - Extended and Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)Grindhouse Presents, Death Proof - Extended and Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The last cult movie released, is talky and over the top, but entertaining. Girls rule once again. I love it for the fun, even if i didn´t dig the "style" or intentions of Q.T.
Ms. 45Ms. 45
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Girl Power! A woman rapped twice in one hour, decides to slaughter all men that aproaches with bad intentions...with a 45! Total Cult classic
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (Widescreen)Pee-wee's Big Adventure (Widescreen)
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Totally cult classic family comedy by the genious Tim Burton! Awesome style and aesthetics, great performances, great script, tons of charisma!