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

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

3) Citizen Kane

"Citizen Kane", Source - RKO Radio Pictures
"Citizen Kane", Source - RKO Radio Pictures

Citizen Kane was released almost 80 years ago. The movie follows a journalist who is trying to uncover the meaning of an influential man's last words. Every aspect, be it acting, cinematography, or script, is top-notch. While the movie is considered a classic, now. During its initial release, the film got stuck amidst various controversies and failed to perform well.

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Edited by Nimisha Bansal