Today, as I ponder the inevitable void of existence, I wonder—what's the point of it all? Ironically, this brings me to discuss something equally as perplexing and absurd: genuine cult movies via the streaming service Cultpix. Why dwell on death when you can divert your fleeting moments with bizarre cinema?
Oh, the joy of what qualifies as a "cult" movie! Unlike the mainstream "cult" hit Mean Girls, which is as cult as my aunt Doris's cookies are low-calorie, Cultpix serves the real deal. Here, a cult movie isn’t just a film; it’s a life choice—or perhaps a quiet companion whispering sweet nihilisms as the universe slowly expands towards its chilly death.
But what is a cult movie, you ask? According to Danny Peary—probably a fellow with as much love for obscurity as the shadow lurking in my basement—it’s something embraced and cherished by a specific crowd. A crowd that, much like myself contemplating the sweet release of death on a dull Sunday, finds beauty in the obscure and the offbeat.
Cultpix states on their FAQ section, and I quote, “We decide what is a cult film. This is not a democracy, this is a cult.” How refreshingly autocratic! They offer the allure of dictatorship in choice—a bit like choosing your own form of existential dread.
Since the internet’s dawn (a life-altering phenomenon second only to my first realization that death is, regrettably, inevitable), cult movies have found their haven. It started with “Wax: Or the Discovery of Television Among the Bees,” first streamed online film back in 1992—a head-scratcher for sure, but a pioneer.
And so, as I near the finale of this bleak comedic tirade, remember that Cultpix is a treasure trove of the odd, guarded zealously by gatekeepers who might be as deranged as your solo uncle laughing at shadows. The world might be a stage set for despair, but at least it offers free screenings of grade-B films where the biggest stars are the audience's puzzled expressions.
If you're like me, contemplating life’s fleeting nature, grab some popcorn (not too much, don’t want to delay the inevitable), and enjoy a cult classic alone. Because, let’s face it, everything ends—and usually, it’s alone, in the dark, possibly while chuckling at a bizarre movie only you understand.
Based on the original article "Like Your Movies Odd and Grungy? Try Cultpix.".
