The Grandaddy of All Cult Movies Returns to the Capitol Theater!
The Capitol Theater of historic downtown Greeneville, Tennessee is proud to present for the second year in a row the legendary cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 20th, 2018 at 9:00 PM. Tickets will be $10.00 for the movie, and $15.00 for the movie and a prop bag. The prop bag will include several the audience participation props that are used during the film, no outside props will be allowed into the theater for this event.
Released by 20th Century Fox in 1975 and based off a successful stage musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show notoriously flopped upon release, only to soon develop a rabid following on the midnight movie circuit. Still running in limited release, it is the longest running theatrical release in film history. It was added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2005. The film stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Meat Loaf, and Richard O’Brien—who also wrote the story and music.
A parody of 1950 sci-fi/horror B-movies mashed up with the glam rock and punk rock stylings of the 1970s, The Rocky Horror Picture Show tells the story of Brad and Janet. Two young, ordinary, healthy kids who suffer a flat tire on a lonely country road on a rainy night. The two seek shelter at a nearby castle where they meet Dr. Frank-N-Furter, who is a scientist from another world working on a creation of his own in his lab along with his assistants Riff Raff, Magenta, and Columbia.
“Rocky Horror is a true phenomenon,” says Andy Ross, Film Columnist and host of the evening, “If you came last year, you know what a special evening this was. I’m so excited that we’ll have Rocky Horror back at the Capitol once again! This will be a must see event!”
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is rated R; 17 and under will be admitted only with a parent or guardian. Parents are also advised that some of the audience participation call backs feature strong language. Be sure to like and follow the Capitol Theater of Greeneville on Facebook to keep up with all the details of this event and other upcoming shows.
Located at 104 S Main St. in Greeneville, The Capitol Theater is a historic venue that operated as a movie theater from 1934-1992. Today, The Capitol Theater operates as a performing arts center that features not only great movies, but stage plays, concerts, and other events. The Capitol leads the way in area repertory screenings of classic film.