Nowadays if you ask someone what a cult film is, the most likely answer is probably a movie like Donnie Darko. I mean of course for most people a cult film is just a film that is vintage and low budget right? But is it possible for other movies to become a cult film, like maybe Transformers? Sure it may not be low budget, but it does fit the bill.
First we should define what a cult film actually is, a cult film is by strict definition a film that has a small but dedicated fanbase despite a films critic reception. Over the years though the meaning has changed with films such as Rocky Horror Picture, Labyrinth, and Donnie Darko gaining cult status. It is because these particular films and others like them gaining the status that there is a somewhat misconception that cult films are. It can be easily believed that cult films have to be either from the 80s, quirky and bizarre, or a independent low budget film. This isn't entirely the case since not every film with those symptoms have gone on to be remembered as cult classics.
Which then leads to my argument, if by definition a movie that a rocky horror musical can also be a cult film such as a big budget franchise like the Transformers series. As we mention before, a cult film is a film that has a strong following despite reviews. Despite their sequels getting less and less reviews, the transformers film franchise stills seems to have its number of fans that allow the series to continue. It doesn't stop there a lot of other films such as Jupiter Ascending and even the DC films such as Batman V Superman is gaining quite the following despite it's initial reception.
Of course in the end time will also tell. Like Labyrinths, most films gain a cult status long after it's initial release. And while a lot of these films are off to a good start, it is to wonder if they will be fondly remembered ten year later.
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