Cult film, described by some as a type of film with an overly obsessive and sometimes ritualistic fan base, characterized not only by its small but devoted audience, but also, moreover, he treats current or past affairs with blatant disregard for subtlety or political correctness. Others may describe "cult film" as a type of film that involves "over-the-top" acting, disgusting scenes of blood and gore, highly unlikable characters, and often "clichéd" and unbelievable storylines. However, it can be argued that the definition of "cult film" "cult" could simply mean "a set of controversial films opposing the norm of mainstream Hollywood conformity." Films that have no particular interest in good taste or facts, and films that sometimes don't even have a message to convey. One thing is for sure though, it celebrates the weird and wonderful, and prides itself on being politically and culturally non-confirmatory. In this essay, I have chosen to discuss the oppositional qualities of the “cult film” using both films. which challenge the Hollywood “norm” to the extreme. I am of course talking about The Rocky Horror Picture Show (directed by Jim Sharman) who also made films such as Shock Treatment (1981.) The second film I will analyze is Pink Flamingos (directed by John Waters). who is also responsible for films such as Women's Troubles (1974) and Cry-baby (1990). It's easy to understand why John Waters' "Pink Flamingos" would be considered oppositional and in poor taste. With its crude and sickening sex scenes, full-frontal nudity, obsession with bodily fluids, and scenes depicting bestiality, animal cruelty, and Nazi affiliation, one could argue that "Flamingos" is a favorite of " Bad ta...... middle of paper ......The Cult Cinematic Experience: Beyond All Reason - Google Books. [ONLINE] Available at: http://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=rBflAgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PT36&dq=The+Cultural+Politics+of+taste+cult+film+&ots=jSQze3pKws&sig = tFepOZR-l5qiobiENxBvPVUvVZM#v=onepage&q=The%20Cultural%20Politics%20of%20taste%20cult%20film&f=false. [Accessed April 3, 2014].- When in doubt, opt for maximum ambiguity: “Art cinema as a mode of cinematic practice” by David Bordwell and the heterogeneity of art cinema | Why bother?. 2014. When in doubt, opt for maximum ambiguity: “Art cinema as a mode of cinematic practice” by David Bordwell and the heterogeneity of art cinema | Why bother?. [ONLINE] Available at: http://whybother.ie/2013/06/20/when-in-doubt-go-for-maximum-ambiguity-the-art-cinema-as-a-mode-of-film - practice-by-david-bordwell-and-the-heterogeneity-of-cinema-art/. [Accessed April 3 2014].