cult
n. countablen. a group of people who follow a leader or a set of ideas very strongly, often in a way that others find strange. It can also describe a small group of very dedicated fans who love a specific movie or band.
n. a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object; alternatively, a relatively small group of people having religious beliefs or practices regarded by others as strange or sinister. Often used to describe a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing.
The old movie has a huge cult following.
The documentary explores how the charismatic leader convinced his followers to join the cult and move to a remote farm.
While the film was a commercial failure upon its initial release, it eventually achieved cult status among horror enthusiasts who appreciated its unconventional narrative structure and dark humor.
Derived from French culte, from Latin cultus (“care, adoration; cult”), from colō (“cultivate; protect”).
Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'cult classic' or 'cult following'.