Celebrating 50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Rocky Horror forever: How a tiny US cinema helped turn a flop movie into a phenomenon

A year after its initial release, the camp 1975 musical became an unexpected smash on the late-night cinema screening circuit – and at one Portland, Oregon, cinema in particular, writes Sab Astley

Celebrating 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show

When The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered in 1975, no one could have dreamed that it would become the longest-running theatrical release film in history. But that's what happened. Thanks to a killer soundtrack, campy humor, and a devoted cult following, Rocky Horror is still a mainstay of midnight movie culture. In honor of its 50th anniversary, Disney/20th Century Studios is releasing a newly restored 4K HDR version in October, along with de…

Celebrating 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show - WorldNL Magazine

hot patootie, bless my soul "It's had a profound impact on our culture, especially on people who've felt different and marginalized." Credit: 20th Century Studios When The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered in 1975, no one could have dreamed that it would become the longest-running theatrical release film in history. But that's what happened. Thanks to a killer soundtrack, campy humor, and a devoted cult following, Rocky Horror is still a mains…