This year marks the 50th anniversary of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," a cult classic that first premiered on September 26, 1975. Initially, the film did not achieve immediate success, but over the decades, it has become a significant symbol of queer celebration, particularly during the Halloween season.

The film is adapted from Richard O'Brien's original stage production, "The Rocky Horror Show," which debuted at the Royal Court Theatre in London in June 1973. The film version began production in October 1974 and was released in the United States in March 1975 at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles.

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is renowned for its memorable musical numbers, including "Time Warp," "Sweet Transvestite," and the iconic opening track, "Science Fiction/Double Feature."

For those interested in watching the film at home, it is available for streaming on several platforms. Viewers can rent it on Amazon Prime Video for $2.89 or purchase it for $14.99. YouTube TV offers rentals for $3.99 in high definition and $2.99 in standard definition, with a purchase option for $14.99. Apple TV subscribers can access it for $12.99 per month.

The film follows the story of young lovers Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), who stumble upon the mysterious mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) one fateful night. Inside, they encounter a variety of eccentric characters, including biker Eddie (Meat Loaf), butler Riff-Raff (O'Brien), and the devoted Columbia (Nell Campbell). The night culminates in the unveiling of Frank-N-Furter's latest creation, a muscular man named Rocky (Peter Hinwood).

In addition to the film's anniversary, a new documentary titled "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror" has been released. Created by Linus O'Brien, son of Richard O'Brien, the 90-minute film features interviews with the original cast, including Curry, Bostwick, and Sarandon, as well as notable fans like Jack Black and Trixie Mattel. The documentary premiered in select theaters on September 26.

Fans of the original film may also be interested in its spin-offs. "Shock Treatment" (1981) is a follow-up written by O'Brien that features many of the same characters but is set in a fictional town controlled by a television network. "Noche de terrock y brujas" (1987) is a Spanish remake of the original film. Additionally, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again" (2016) offers a modern interpretation of the classic, featuring Curry, Victoria Justice, and Laverne Cox.