10 Thrillers From the '70s That Bombed, but Became Cult Classics (Collider)

"There was hardly a decade that saw the thriller genre thrive like the 1970s. Coming off New Hollywood, counterculture, and the Vietnam War, 70s movie-making saw studios giving the green light to many young and bold directors who were eager to experiment in the medium. The grittier, more natural tone that general audiences began to appreciate in the 70s was perfect for thrillers, with everything from dark social and political satires to harrowing murder mysteries thriving in the decade. However, while there were many genre hits, the 1970s also had their fair share of excellent thrillers that flopped at the box office and didn't gain the recognition they so thoroughly deserved until decades later, if at all. From crime flicks to suspenseful mysteries, haunting adventures, and even some movies that bordered on being outright horror, these 10 70s thrillers have been redeemed as cult classic gems, having been financial disasters upon release." - collider.com