It’s a big year for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” as the beloved cult-classic celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Released on Sept. 26, 1975, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” may not have been an instant hit with viewers. Fast-forward decades later, and the film serves as a bold representation of queer celebration, especially during the spooky season.
The film is based on Richard O’Brien’s original screenplay, “The Rocky Horror Show,” which debuted at the Royal Court Theatre in London in June 1973. It arrived in the United States the following year, opening at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles in March 1974. Filming for the “picture show” began in October of that same year.
Perhaps “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is best known for its musical numbers, including “Time Warp,” “Sweet Transvestite,” and, of course, the opening track, “Science Fiction/Double Feature.”
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The rock-horror musical follows young lovers Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), who find themselves at Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s (Tim Curry) mysterious mansion one fateful night. Inside, the couple meet a mismatch of eccentric characters, like biker Eddie (Meat Loaf), butler Riff-Rat (O’Brien) and doting aid Columbia (Nell Campbell). Over the course of the musical-number-filled night, Dr. Frank N-Furter unveils his latest creation, a buff, handsome man named Rocky (Peter Hinwood).
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‘Strange Journey’: Richard O’Brien’s son grew up with ‘Rocky Horror.’ So he made a documentary about it.
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As someone encapsulated by “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” from a young age, Linus O’Brien, Richard O’Brien’s son, created a 90-minute documentary about the film. “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror” was released in select theaters nationwide on Friday, Sept. 26. The documentary features interviews with Richard O’Brien and main cast members, such as Curry, Bostwick, Sarandon, and famous fans, including Jack Black and Trixie Mattel.
If you’re a “Rocky Horror” fanatic, here are some spin-offs from the original 1975 film worth checking out:
Contributing: Jennifer Borresen and Brian Truitt, USA TODAY
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