Summary of What makes The Rocky Horror Picture Show a cult classic?

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult classic due to its fan base, originality, and faithfulness to the stage show. The movie has a loyal following that keeps screenings going even after it was re-released to mainstream theaters. The movie's popularity is due to its humor, rock and roll soundtrack, and 50s influence.

• 00:00:00 The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult classic due to its fan base and originality. The film was originally called "Denton High" but they changed the name to "Rocky Horror Picture Show" because "Denton" didn't have the same ring to it. The show ran for a few weeks at the Royal Court Theatre and then became a movie. The original 40-minute stage show was cut down to 10 pages and only had a few songs. Rehearsals for the show started out as a fun way to pass the time, but it quickly took on a life of its own. One of the most popular songs from the movie, "Time Warp," wasn't in the original script.
• 00:05:00 The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been praised and adored by many, but it has also been shunned by many due to meddling studios or not respecting the author's original intent. However, this was not the case for the movie, as it was given a small budget and little time. This allowed the cast and crew to be true to the stage show, and the movie eventually became one of the top grossing movies musicals ever made. The following are some first-hand accounts of Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings, which portray the movie as a place of community and dedication.
• 00:10:00 The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult classic because it has a loyal following that keeps screenings going even after it was re-released to mainstream theaters. The movie's popularity is due to its humor, rock and roll soundtrack, and 50s influence.
• 00:15:00 The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult classic because its fans love the kitschy, campy feel of the movie.