10 Thrillers From the '70s That Bombed, But Became Cult Classics

It is now an essential viewing experience for movie lovers who adore gripping thrillers.

Esteemed film personalities likeBenny Safdie,Quentin Tarantino, and evenCillian Murphyhave listedSorcereramong their favorite filmsof all time.

Additionally, critics at the time were harsh on it, unfavorably comparing it to the likes ofDr.

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Despite all that, it has developed a cult following of admirers.

In 2021, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.

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A man crouching in front of a jeep on a broken down bridge in 1977’s Sorcerer

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A group of wealthy visitors to a yacht party lounge around in a living area in ‘The Last of Sheila’ (1973)

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Jake VanDorn (George C. Scott) stands in a harsh red light, looking over his shoulder as a young woman places her hand on his shoulder in ‘Hardcore’ (1979)

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Elliott Gould smoking a cigarette walking in front of the ocean in The Long Goodbye

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