“Let’s do the time warp again!” Yes, it’s that time of year when people dress up and get funky, and we’re not just talking about Halloween. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema is presenting the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show this weekend, which will be shown alongside the city’s own shadow cast, for what is sure to be a raunchy, raucous night.
For those who haven’t seen the 1975 musical (which, shamefully, includes us), the movie’s about a newly engaged couple (a very young Susan Sarandon and a dashing Barry Bostwick), whose car breaks down in a desolate area, necessitating a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry at his most deliciously devilish). Mayhem and music ensue (as well as Meat Loaf popping up as an ex-delivery boy).
The shadow cast will be performing its own satirical version of the film for audiences as the show is playing, so “dammit, Janet,” pull out your fave Riff Raff costume and “don’t dream it, be it.”
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W., 416-637-3123. Oct. 26, 27, 31