"What classifies a film as a "cult classic?" First and foremost, it must stand the test of time. Cult classics only become such after years, even decades, of sustained viewership from fans who are, generally, more invested in non-mainstream movies. This includes films that are often reviled when they premiere only to be praised at a later date. A few of the most notable filmmakers with cult followings include Stanley Kubrick (2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining), David Lynch (Eraserhead, Twin Peaks) and John Waters (Pink Flamingos) among others.
Today there are several directors whose work is, without a doubt, headed for cult classic status such as Ari Aster, Robert Eggers and Bong Joon-ho. From psychedelic drugs to doppelgängers with laryngitis, here are the top ten films from 2019 that, odds are, will one day be considered cult classics."
