cult

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The persistence of this faith despite repeated evidence reminds me of the famous 1950s study of cult members who kept expecting UFOs to arrive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

A listing of influential movies we published last month was largely based on box-office receipts and included films that became cult classics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He starred in his first feature film, “Psycho Beach Party,” in 2000, playing the love interest Starcat in the indie flick that’s now regarded as a cult classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for playing Xander Harris on the late-90s cult classic tv show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died at age 54.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

“Well, are you going to motivate people to bring peace to war- torn nations, or are you going to motivate people to join a cult and drink the Kool-Aid?”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray