The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show began as a 1975 film musical that grew into something much larger. Richard O'Brien and Jim Sharman created it, drawing from B-horror movies and 1950s rock and roll. The film's songs, like 'Sweet Transvestite' and 'The Time Warp,' became fixtures at midnight screenings where audiences would dress up and shout along.

Tim Curry played Dr. Frank N. Furter, a character whose flamboyance helped define the show. Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick appeared as the straitlaced couple who stumble into the strange world. The film's mix of camp, rock music, and themes about gender and sexuality found a following that kept it playing in theaters for years.

It wasn't a mainstream hit at first, but the midnight screenings turned it into a cultural touchstone. People would bring props and participate, making each showing a live event. The soundtrack, with songs like 'Don't Dream It - Be It' and 'Science Fiction Double Feature,' became a separate piece of the experience.