On Thursday, the Cult Movie Federation of Mancos will celebrate its anniversary through the screening of a cult classic horror film on Oct. 17 at the Mancos Opera House, 136 Grand Ave. in Mancos.
Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the movie will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door through cash or check. Presale tickets will also be available at the Mancos Public Library the day before the event.
Though the group said they can’t announce the title of the film because of a licensing agreement, they did provide hints.
The movie, created in 1975, follows a newly married couple named Brad and Janet who discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist.
While in the mansion, the couple “meet a houseful of wild characters,” including a “creepy” butler, “rocking” biker and a muscular man named Rocky.
The movie also includes “elaborate” dances and rock songs as the scientist, played by Tim Curry, unveils his latest creation to the couple.
“This event will surely leave you shivering with anticipation,” the group said.
The film is rated R for “moderate sex and nudity; mild violence and gore; mild profanity; mild alcohol, drugs, and smoking and mild frightening and intense scenes.”
Concessions will be sold, and visitors 21 years old and older can bring their own beer.
They also encourage audience members to dress up for the movie.
“Audience members are encouraged to engage with the film and to dress up in their favorite costumes,” said Erik Nordstrom, one of the group’s founders.
According to CMFM the idea for the Cult Movie Federation of Mancos came about when Nordstrom was speaking with Ryan Matthews at the Mancos Valley Summer BrewFest of 2023.
After having this conversation, Nordstrom and Matthews met up to discuss how cult movies could be shown in Mancos on a regular basis with the idea of using the Mancos Opera House as the venue.
Soon, CMFM was born, with the help of additional committee members Jared Boudreaux, Jenni Kitchen and Mark Stevens.
The startup costs were “generously supplied” by the Mancos Creative District, and the Mancos Public Library became the administer.
Soon, the committee was able to meet with the owners of the Mancos Opera House, Philip and Linda Walters, and they were able to establish a monthly tradition. The first Cult Move Night was on Oct. 26, 2023, and featured a classic movie from 1956.
“Since this first movie, a different movie has been shown every month at Mancos Opera House. There have been regular customers, as well as new movie fans, at every movie. Many CMFM enthusiasts have expressed appreciation of Cult Movie Nights bringing the community together and of the films being enjoyable, humorous or thought-provoking,” the group added.
In January, Anna Pierotti joined the organization to round out the CMFM committee. Pierotti is credited for “spearheading the drive” to bring the anniversary movie out of the archives for attendees to enjoy.
For more information, call (970) 533-7600.
