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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Cult actor Bruce Campbell announces serious diagnosis: I apologize if this is a shock

Horror film actor Bruce Campbell has announced a serious diagnosis and will be stepping back from work temporarily for treatment.

Mar 3 • 12:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Malamaal Weekly' Sequel Confirmed! Paresh Rawal Has Given His Stamp of Approval

The sequel to the 2006 cult classic film 'Malamaal Weekly' has been confirmed by lead actor Paresh Rawal.

Mar 2 • 02:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sal Da Vinci acted with Verdone in 'Troppo forte': the cult scene of the letter

Sal Da Vinci reminisces about his early acting career at a recent performance, highlighting a memorable scene from the film 'Troppo forte' where he read a heartfelt ending to a letter.

Feb 27 • 17:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Weird and unique' Nicolas Cage film fans call his 'best of all time'

Fans have hailed the 2021 film 'Willy's Wonderland' as Nicolas Cage's best performance, noting its unconventional storytelling and his character's silence.

Feb 26 • 10:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Cult classic from 1994 is back. Behind the scenes, there has been a storm.

The 1996 cult classic horror movie series 'Scream' returns amidst conflicts involving actress Melissa Barrera and its producers.

Feb 23 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cult classic, 'The NeverEnding Story' will get a version with a live band at Cines Belas Artes

The cult classic film 'The NeverEnding Story' will be featured with a live band performance at Cine Belas Artes in São Paulo.

Feb 21 • 19:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Netflix adds Oscar-winner’s early film with 15% rating fans say is a ‘masterpiece’

Netflix has added the early 2000s teen film 'Sleepover', which has a 15% rating on Rotten Tomatoes but is being referred to by fans as a secret masterpiece.

Feb 21 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Masterpiece’ 90s cult classic based on ‘sensational’ novel is now on Netflix

The 90s cult classic film 'Cruel Intentions' is now available for streaming on Netflix in the UK.

Feb 21 • 10:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

BIG STORY ⟩ Sildaru's rival competes with a broken arm and bled out a hematoma this morning

In the men's freestyle skiing qualification, competitors aimed for advancement rather than high scores, with Hunter Hess recalling a character from a cult film.

Feb 20 • 13:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Gangs of Birmingham and Cillian Murphy Will Attack Netflix Again. This Time as a Movie

A film continuation of the cult series Peaky Blinders, titled 'Gangs of Birmingham: The Immortal Man', featuring Cillian Murphy, is set to premiere on Netflix in March 2026.

Feb 19 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THEN AND NOW ⟩ The star of the hit movie «Scarface» does not recognize herself decades later

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, who played the sister of the main character in the 1980s cult film «Scarface», reflects on her career changes and experiences over the decades following her rise to fame alongside stars like Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The New Coming of a Cult Film: 'The Hotel of the Dead Alpinist' Receives International Attention

The cult film 'The Hotel of the Dead Alpinist' by Grigori Kromanov premiered as an opening film at the Berlinale Classics program during the Berlin Film Festival.

Feb 16 • 08:09 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Arundhati Roy boycotts Berlin fest premiere of her revamped 1980s cult classic – the film shows why

Arundhati Roy has decided to boycott the Berlin Film Festival due to controversial remarks made by the jury president regarding Gaza, ahead of the screening of her reworked 1989 film 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.'

Feb 13 • 19:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The creator of 'Naked Gun' slams the new version: this film is an insult to the entire series!

David Zucker, co-author of the comedy classic 'Airplane!', criticizes Seth MacFarlane for misapproaching the revival of the cult classic.

Feb 11 • 16:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

‘Overlooked’ 80s gem called ‘the funniest film ever made’ is now on Netflix

A lesser-known 1980s comedy film titled 'Top Secret!' featuring Val Kilmer has been added to Netflix, appealing to fans of classic parody films.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Speed: The bizarre premise of a racing bus became a cult film of the 90s

The film 'Speed', released on June 10, 1994, unexpectedly became a blockbuster with its absurd premise of a bus that must not slow down or it will explode, grossing over $350 million worldwide against a modest $30 million budget.

Feb 6 • 08:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Greatest' horror film 'one of the most anxiety inducing things you will see' on Film4 tonight

The horror film 'Beau Is Afraid' is being celebrated as a cult classic for its intense anxiety-inducing experience and twisted narrative, airing on Film4 tonight.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Day One of the Most Controversial Films of the Scream Franchise Was Released

On this day in 2000, 'Scream 3', the third installment of the cult horror franchise, was released to theaters, often considered the most controversial and poorly received part of the series.

Feb 4 • 06:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Devdas' made Aishwarya sacrifice, Shah Rukh drank wine, learn special facts

The article discusses unique facts about the iconic 2002 film 'Devdas,' which is returning to theaters, highlighting the sacrifices made by the cast and its lasting cult status.

Feb 4 • 04:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Wedding Set a New Record, More Watched Than How the War Started on My Island

The film 'The Wedding' has become the most-watched Croatian film in history, surpassing the cult classic 'How the War Started on My Island' within just 12 days of its release.

Feb 3 • 06:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The journalist who turned trash cinema into a cult festival: "At 10 years old, a movie about a killer yogurt blew my mind"

Carlos Palencia reflects on how a low-budget film about a killer yogurt inspired him to create CutreCon, a festival dedicated to poorly-made movies that has gained immense popularity over the past 15 editions.

Feb 2 • 22:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Exactly one year ago, we lost David Lynch, the creator of the cult series 'Twin Peaks'

This article marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of legendary American director David Lynch, who died from emphysema just days before his 79th birthday, leaving a significant void in the film industry.

Jan 16 • 15:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Worst Movies of the Last 40 Years: From Cult Trash to Catastrophes

Critics highlight the worst films of the past four decades, including cult classics like 'The Room' and projects remembered solely for their poor quality.

Jan 15 • 18:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Ten Worst Movies of the Last 40 Years, Ranked

Critics rank the ten worst films of the last four decades, highlighting those that achieved cult status due to their poor quality.

Jan 15 • 18:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly worlds away from Beth Dutton in forgotten film trilogy

Kelly Reilly, known for her role as Beth Dutton in Yellowstone, previously starred in a cult classic trilogy of romantic comedies that remains lesser-known even among her fans.

Jan 15 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Future cult classic' rom-com with incredible cast of A-listers is coming to Netflix

A quirky romantic comedy featuring a star-studded cast is set to debut on Netflix, despite mixed reviews and a passionate following.

Jan 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Masterwork' 1980s film fans have watched 'over and over' is now on Netflix

An iconic 1980s comedy film has been added to Netflix, continuing its legacy as a cult classic despite a low Rotten Tomatoes score.

Jan 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sam Locke shares grim reality of starring in Jimmy Savile-inspired cult

Welsh actor Sam Locke discusses the challenges of acting in the thriller 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple alongside major stars like Ralph Fiennes and Cillian Murphy, while remaining unfazed by their fame.

Jan 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Julia Roberts 36 Years Ago Filmed a Cult Movie, Now She Admits: I Couldn’t Do That Anymore

Julia Roberts reflects on her iconic role in 'Pretty Woman,' stating that she wouldn't be able to reprise that role today due to her personal growth over the years.

Jan 8 • 08:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

One of the best films ever made airing on Channel 5 tonight

The acclaimed film 'The Fugitive', starring Harrison Ford and loosely inspired by the trial of Sam Sheppard and a 1960s TV series, will be broadcast on Channel 5 tonight.

Jan 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Béla Tarr has died, legendary author of 'Satan's Tango'

Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, known for his significant contributions to European cinema and cult films like 'Satan's Tango' and 'The Curse', has passed away at the age of 71, as announced by the European Film Academy.

Jan 6 • 12:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

18 years after the first film, LOL 2.0 unveils a nostalgic first trailer

Eighteen years after the original cult comedy, LOL 2.0, directed by Lisa Azuelos, is set to return to theaters, focusing on Louise, the sister of Lola.

Jan 6 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'One of the best movies ever seen' starring Jamie Campbell Bower now streaming

The film series starring Jamie Campbell Bower is now available on Disney Plus UK, featuring all five films which have maintained a cult following since their release between 2008 and 2012.

Jan 5 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Wicker Man: Paganism, Breasts, and Terror in the Cult Film That Destroyed a Friendship and a Family

The article explores how the production of the cult classic 'The Wicker Man' in the 1970s, as reconstructed by the director's sons, intertwined reality and fiction and impacted personal relationships.

Jan 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The cult movie about addiction that uses Madrid as a setting: "The director makes a decision to live and die with heroin, controlling the times"

A documentary exploring addiction and its impact, set against the backdrop of Madrid, is gaining attention at prestigious film festivals in 2025.

Jan 4 • 01:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Back to the Future fans only just spotting clever detail in movie

Fans of Back to the Future are discovering hidden details in the classic film decades after its release.

Dec 31 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The actor from the cult series has passed away; we will remember him for one of the most famous curses on TV.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., a renowned character actor celebrated for his roles in acclaimed series and films, has died at the age of 72 in New York after a brief illness.

Dec 31 • 10:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Interview with the Vampire? As long as it bites a little

The series 'Interview with the Vampire,' now available on Netflix, has quickly become a cult favorite among young audiences, offering a well-crafted take that diverges from the 1994 film and Anne Rice's original novel.

Dec 30 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

John Cusack: I Only Accepted the Role in a Cult Film Under One Condition

John Cusack revealed that he almost turned down his iconic role as Lloyd Dobler in 'Say Anything' from 1989, as he had specific conditions for accepting the part after careful consideration.

Dec 29 • 07:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The endless story of ‘Atolladero’: two novels for a cult filming

Two novels by Óscar Aibar, 'Making of' (2008) and 'El baile fantasma' (2023), recount the production of a cult apocalyptic western filmed in 1995, which has now been restored.

Dec 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Do you remember the football-themed sigh in the sex scene? The cult movie turns 30

The film 'Trainspotting' commemorates its 30th anniversary, featuring a famous line referencing Archie Gemmill's 1978 World Cup goal during a memorable scene.

Oct 23 • 04:15 UTC

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