indylic

/ˈɪndɪlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the American film industry, especially in the 1920s-40s, that produced low-budget, independent films often featuring lowbrow or sensational content.

“The film was an indylic exploitation of the themes of sex and violence.”

2. noun

a low-budget, independent film, especially one of the American film industry’s lowbrow or sensational productions.

“The indylic film gained a cult following among fans of B-movies.”

Synonyms

  • exploitative
  • lowbrow
  • sensational

Antonyms

  • artistic
  • refined