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An image from Donnie Darko showing Donnie and Elizabeth Darko seated alongside Frank the Rabbit in a movie theater.

Celebrating ‘Donnie Darko’ 22 Years Later

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Jake Gyllenhaal's breakout performance makes this film a cult classic.…

January 19, 2023

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Could ‘Malignant’ Become a New Cult Horror Classic?

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

'Saw' director James Wan’s original new horror film left audiences divided in their opinions, but the third act twists gave unanimous satisfaction.…

October 24, 2021

Indiana Jones is a cult classic with dangerous depictions of cultures deemed as "others."

‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’: Cult Classic or Racist AF?

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Thirty-six years later, the film's depiction of Indian culture deserves a reevaluation.…

July 19, 2020