midnight movie

Definition

A late-night film screening, typically beginning around midnight or after, often featuring cult films, horror movies, or unconventional cinema that appeals to a specific audience. Midnight movies became a cultural phenomenon in the 1970s.

Example Usage

They joined the midnight movie crowd for a screening of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'

Origin

Emerged in the 1970s as theaters sought to maximize screen time and appeal to younger, counterculture audiences.

Fun Fact

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' became the longest-running midnight movie attraction, with regular showings starting in 1975.

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