EXCO 456 - Cult ClassixCo

1 credit
The purpose of this course is to explore the culture around cult movies. Often well-known in niche communities in the world of film, cult films nonetheless occupy a distinct space from the wider world of mainstream cinema. Cult classics frequently have many intricacies that are seen intuitively, but can be difficult to explain concretely. We hope to look at why and how specific cult classics have become popular within particular niches, and what they all might have in common. Over the course of this class, we’ll look at a wide variety of cult classics; including The Room, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Candyman, Jennifer’s Body, and many more!

Max Blatter
mblatter@oberlin.edu
Kellee Kindle
kkindle@oberlin.edu
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