20 movies that became cult classics despite flopping at the box office

Published Nov 25, 2024 10:09 ET

"Zodiac", Source - Paramount Pictures / Warner Bros. ; Dazed and Confused", Source - Gramercy Pictures ; "Heathers", Source - New World Pictures ; "Jennifer’s Body", Source - 20th Century Fox

2) The Wizard of Oz

"The Wizard of Oz", Source - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

The Wizard of Oz now is a household name. It has numerous adaptations and is loved by children and adults, alike. However, in 1939 when it was released, the movie faced competition from - Gone with the Wind and failed to perform well, even failing to recover its production cost.

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