50 Years Ago, A Sci-Fi Cult Classic Inspired An Iconic Cinematic Tradition
Dais Johnston
created: Aug. 14, 2025, 11:30 a.m. | updated: Aug. 19, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Unlike many other cinephiles, I’m not a zealot about the theatrical experience.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show began as the stage musical brainchild of Richard O’Brien.
Despite a cast boasting names like Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Meat Loaf, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is not a good movie.
Even when Disney purchased 20th Century Fox, Rocky Horror became the lone movie still available for repertory screenings.
Even if the movie-going experience dies out, Rocky Horror will live on, like a cockroach covered in glitter and lipstick.
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