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 Dune
Frank Herbert's masterpiece of intrigue and power struggle starts with Dune. Set 10,000 years in our future, it paints a picture of a humanity that has colonized a million planets. The protagonist, young Paul Atreides, is the nexus of events surrounding a religious myth regarding the planet Arrakis. Arrakis, a desert wasteland, is the only known source of the spice, and Paul Atreides is soon to rule over it.
 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Don't Panic!
Okay, well panic a little... Join Arthur Dent, unwilling space traveler as he and his alien friend Ford Prefect are rescued from Earth moments before its destruction, and embark on a galaxy-wide disaster of two-headed men, a smart-alec computer, and an abandoned planet that more than likely is trying to kill them.
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Find out a little more about the movies and books that have brought together people from around the world with their intriguing stories or strange twisting plots. These movies and books are cult classics.
So what is a cult classic? To be a cult classic, a film or book should be less than 30 years old with a story that is either so strange it is entertaining or so true-to-life that its audience instantly relates to it. Read further for some of our favorites.
• Rocky Horror Picture Show. More than just a Halloween tradition, Rocky Horror has become a must-see based on its unbelievably odd storyline and unusual characters. Think about Tim Curry in drag.
• Ferris Bueller's Day Off. This flick made millions of teens and adults wish they could call in sick and spend a wild day on the town dodging unsuspecting family members and bosses, while singing Wayne Newton tunes in front of a huge crowd. Need I say more?
• The Breakfast Club. This '80s John Hughes' hit brought together the group of actors later known as the "brat pack." What makes it a cult classic is the reality of the film. Every teenager, and even a few adults, can relate to at least one of the characters.
• Animal House. Just as The Breakfast Club is for teenagers, Animal House is to college students and anyone else who loves getting into trouble. The group of buffoons who spend their college days wreaking havoc and partying make this film one of the most popular cult classics yet.
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Books and movies aren't the only cult classics. Quite a few television programs have acquired cult followings as well.
Star Trek - Still intensely popular among Trekkies and even the slightly less obsessed Trek fans, Star Trek and its cast of now-legendary characters built a huge following for being a great science fiction show ahead of its time.
Monty Python - The famed British comedy troupe that brought us the Flying Circus and the Holy Grail has long been considered a cult classic. Who doesn't want to laugh themselves into hysterical tears?
Dr. Who - Another show of British origin, Dr. Who was a classic of the science fiction genre.
The X-Files - Since its start in 1993, The X-Files almost instantly became a cult classic, with viewers religiously tuning in every Friday and then every Sunday to watch the spooky TV series.
Red Dwarf - In space, no one can hear you make a fool of yourself. Especially if the entire human race is dead and you're the last living human. |
