Rushing through the doors is a thoroughly costumed mass, decked out in kitschy, over-the-top statement pieces. Their outfits (which are almost entirely self-made) are intentionally raunchy or overdrawn, for it’s not about fashion – it’s about expression. As they pile into the cinema, prop newspapers in hand, the antici – wait for it – pation grows. And soon, those iconic red lips flash up on the screen, introducing the cult-classic film that everyone has come to enjoy: The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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