Alejandro Jodorowsky’s El Topo (1970) exploded onto the midnight movie circuit and changed underground cinema forever. Often called the first true “midnight cult film,” this violent, mystical western mixed gunfights with surreal allegory, Buddhist symbolism, and a quest for spiritual rebirth. With its blend of shocking imagery and spiritual philosophy, El Topo captivated counterculture audiences and influenced filmmakers from John Lennon to David Lynch. This tee honors Jodorowsky’s groundbreaking vision — a psychedelic western that redefined what cinema could be, and still rides at the edge of legend.
