Cult Classic Archives

The Emperor Jones (1933)

Brutus Jones, a former Pullman porter turned prisoner, escapes from a chain gang and lands on a Caribbean island where he rises to power by manipulating local superstitions and declaring himself emperor. But as his rule becomes tyrannical, rebellion brews, and Jones must confront both the natives and his own demons.

The Emperor Jones (1933) Cast

Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson, Fredi Washington, Ruby Elzy, George Haymid Stamper, Jackie “Moms” Mabley, Blueboy O’Connor, Brandon Evans, Rex Ingram, Harold Nicholas

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One Eyed Jacks (1961)

After a bank robbery in Mexico goes wrong, outlaw Rio is betrayed by his partner Dad Longworth, who escapes with the gold and leaves Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from prison and tracks Dad down to a small Californian town where Dad is now the sheriff. Seeking revenge, Rio finds himself torn between vengeance, betrayal, and falling in love with Dad’s stepdaughter Louisa.

One Eyed Jacks (1961) Cast

Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Katy Jurado, Pina Pellicer, Ben Johnson, Slim Pickens, Timothy Carey

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The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962)

Setting the Stage for Terror

A mad scientist keeps his fiancée’s severed head alive in a lab while searching for a new body. Yes—this is real. The Brain That Wouldn’t Die is a gloriously campy slice of early ’60s sci-fi horror filled with sleazy nightclubs, mutant experiments, and a disembodied voice screaming in agony. It’s weird, low-budget, and unforgettable. The basement monster reveal alone is worth the watch.

The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)

Vintage-style poster for Little Shop of Horrors (1960) showing Seymour shocked beside a monstrous plant

What Makes This Movie a Cult Classic

A clumsy flower shop assistant accidentally grows a man-eating plant—and business is suddenly booming. This original 1960 version of The Little Shop of Horrors is a wild mix of horror, dark comedy, and cult chaos. Shot in just two days by low-budget legend Roger Corman, it’s filled with oddball characters, fast-talking dialogue, and a young Jack Nicholson in one of his earliest (and weirdest) roles. Strange, scrappy, and totally unforgettable.