Flop movies that became cult classics

Author: Achu Krishnan

Making less than 500 thousand dollars worldwide, this 2006 satire-comedy would go on to become one of the funniest cult hits.

Idiocracy

Making around 7 million dollars, this sci-fi thriller movie would go on to be a cult hit and a must-watch.

Donnie Darko

While it currently enjoys its cult status, when the movie came out in 1999  it was panned by critics.

Fight Club

This iconic sci-fi thriller is now considered a trailblazer but back in 1982 both critics and audiences failed to connect.

Blade Runner

This wacky and colorful comedy failed to make an impact at the box office due to heavy competition.

Scott Pilgrim vs The World

Despite critical praise and an Oscar nomination, this iconic movie failed to make an impact at the box office.

The Shawshank Redemption