This notorious horror parody — a fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi and rock ‘n’ roll, among other things — tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) after they stumble upon the lair of transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). The film — a bizarre musical co-starring Meat Loaf and Richard O’Brien — bombed in its initial release but later gained a cult following at midnight showings.
For 40 years, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW has delighted audiences and terrified parents. The Music Box Theatre is the proud Chicago home of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Every screening has a shadowcast of the film (that’s actors acting in front of the screen during the film) performed by the excellent Midnight Madness!
Don’t-Look-Like-a-Virgin tips
Do not throw objects at the screen — that’s just not cool and can damage a very expensive screen. Thanks!
Not Allowed: Toast, hot dogs, prunes, rice, water guns
Music Box Theatre screens films of all genres and from every era of cinema, both new releases and repertory. These films may sometimes contain upsetting, outdated, or offensive material. While we aim to introduce many of our screenings, we do not always provide warnings about potentially triggering content within the films we screen. We encourage our patrons to research the film before they attend using trailers, reviews, or content information found on Common Sense Media, IMDb and DoesTheDogDie.com.
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