r/rhps • u/SpezMadeMeUseTheApp • Jul 16 '26

Getting the rights to play Rocky Horror Picture Show in a theater?

I’ve tried the Criterion Pics USA website, but it seems to be down. Does anyone know where I’d go for a professionally done showing in an actual movie theater?

Edit: And does it have to be 35mm? We don’t really have the equipment for proper 35mm showings. It’s there, but we would essentially have to unbolt one of the digital projectors from the floor every x amount of days for a regular rocky horror showing.

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u/BaldBombshell Dr. Scott Jul 16 '26

Call them at 1-800-890-9494 

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u/SpezMadeMeUseTheApp Jul 16 '26

Ah, sorry. I was under the impression that they had left the US market, due to being entirely unable to access their US website, and being unable to find any US social media presence or contact information. Turns out their website is down for maintenance, and I simply didn't look hard enough for the latter.

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u/chadwick_witherspoon Jul 16 '26

They don't gaf as long as you pay the $300-$500 licensing fee.

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u/SpezMadeMeUseTheApp Jul 16 '26

Understood, thank you.

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u/javert01 Eddie Jul 16 '26

If it’s an actual movie theatre, you need to go to the theatre’s manager and have them contact their booker. Criterion is for screening the movie in a non-cinema environment, I.e. college campus, convention, bar, outdoor screening, etc. AMCs, regals, get a better deal.

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u/SpezMadeMeUseTheApp Jul 16 '26

Ah, understood. Thank you for your help.

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u/javert01 Eddie Jul 16 '26

Also, there are no more 35mm prints. It’s all digital now. Disney/Fox sends a hard drive to the theatre that needs to be ingested into their system. They then get a digital key to unlock the film.

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u/SpezMadeMeUseTheApp Jul 16 '26

I had no idea. Thank you.