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Do 'Time Warp' at 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' 50th Anniversary | Arts & Entertainment

On September 26, The Rocky Horror Picture Show marks its 50th anniversary with global screenings and events, accompanied by a new 4K restored release and the documentary Strange Journey.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show first opened on September 25, 1975, earning just $1,000,000 before 20th Century Fox relaunch midnight screenings at Waverly Theatre, Greenwich Village sparked its cult status.
Fan rituals such as marking 'virgins' and throwing props animate weekly midnight shows, sustaining a community with more than 200 theaters, over 60 shadow casts, and Austin Fresh's performances.
On Oct. 26, a screening at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will show the film, followed by a Cabaret staging with a live Brad Majors on Monday, October 27 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
In recent years, critics citing dated and offensive language have sparked debate, while supporters emphasize queer joy and community with Margot Atwell saying, `When Tim Curry, as Frank-N-Furter, comes down that elevator...`.

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‘Our church’: How The Rocky Horror Picture Show went from abysmal failure to cult triumph

Jim Sharman, Richard O’Brien, Tim Curry, Lou Adler, Nell Campbell, Andreas Zerr

12 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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"Time Warp" — Celebs Who Are Obsessed With 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered on September 26, 1975, and 50 years later, celebrities are still paying homage to the cult classic film.

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Time Warp! Doc Honors ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s Enduring Appeal As Cult Hit Turns 50 – Specialty Preview

Scarlett Johansson's debut 'Eleanor The Great', India Oscar submission 'Homebound', and a documentary on The Rocky Horror Pictures Show' are notable new indie film openings.

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Let's do the 'Time Warp' again! The story behind 'Rocky Horror's signature song

It was just supposed to be a silly twist on the Twist. But instead, "Time Warp" became a phenomenon over 50 years of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

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Time Warp! 50 Years On, See Rare Photos From ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Despite being a box-office flop, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” went on to become the ultimate cult movie. Here, see photos of the cast hanging out and in action on set in 1974.

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I remember doing the Time Warp: The 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' turns 50

Fifty years ago, on Sept. 26, 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show flopped at the U.S. box office — then became the longest-running theatrical release in history.

13 days ago·Washington, United States

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