The 'Angels of Passion' meme is derived from an adult film released in 1986. This film unexpectedly turned into a subject of ironic fandom on TikTok around April 2024, where users began creating fan edits and artwork, thus treating the film as a 'cult classic'. The resurgence of interest in the film was particularly tied to the rediscovery of the song "Ulterior Motives," which was previously considered lost media until its source in the film was identified.