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Cult Movies 2: Fifty More of the Classics, the Sleepers, the Weird, and the Wonderful

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To say I'm a huge fan of Danny Peary's books would be a gross understatement. I adore them. They truly changed my life. I discovered this book and the other 2 cult movies books in college(along with Guide for the Film Fanatic). They turned me onto so many films that have become my favorites I cannot tell you. On top of that, I changed my major to film studies soon after reading them. I've shared so many of these recommendations with others! Do yourself a favor and buy all 3 Cult Movies books today!(And Guide for the Film Fanatic, and Cult Movie Stars AND Alternate Oscars!)

Author Danny Peary defines "cult movies" as films that elicit a fiery passion in moviegoers long after their initial releases; that have been taken to heart as if they were abandoned orphans in a hostile world, cherished, protected, and enthusiastically championed by segments of the movie audience; that are integral parts of people's lives. This book details 50 of such films, from Ken Russell's 1980 film "Altered States" to The Who's rock opera "Quadrophenia"; from the oft-quoted 1975 "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (a personal favorite of mine) to 1954's "Godzilla, King of the Monsters". There are many stills from the films as well as production credits and plot recaps.