cult

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Especially if you aren’t familiar with the cult web series from which this film derives.

From Los Angeles Times

Themis, Mr. McDougall writes, is the “realm of justice, philosophy, religion, and art—in other words, cult and culture.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But since his best years—five seasons in the ABA—went largely untelevised, the cult of Dr. J grew by word-of-mouth and carried with it the power of mythology.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Harold and Maude was originally a commercial and critical flop, it later gained traction in the 1970s through a loyal cult following thanks to its unique dark humour and quirky romantic pairing.

From BBC

The film was not a major success on its initial release but steadily grew into a midnight-movie favorite and international cult touchstone.

From Los Angeles Times