The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O'Brien

This is 20 Crazy Details Behind The Making Of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Rocky Horror has since become a cult icon, and the show’s prominent themes of sexual liberation and expression have made it a favorite among queer communities. Those details will be counted down here, and we'll get straight to it, as we can see you tremble with antici. Rocky Horror is a 1973 horror-comedy musical written by Richard O’Brien, and the screenplay for the 1975 film adaptation was co-written by O’Brien and director Jim Sharman. Written by Richard O'Brien and directed by Jim Sharman, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has just as many crazy details behind the camera as in front of it. Naturally, a film like that has to have a riveting story behind the scenes. What ensues is a celebration of kitsch, camp, horror, and science fiction cinema, a musical that makes very little logical sense but is a ton of fun. Furter (Tim Curry, in the performance that rocketed him to stardom). The film follows what appears to be a wholesome couple, Brad and Janet (Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon), as they stay the night at a spooky old mansion owned by Dr.

Rocky Horror is a legend of cult cinema- one of the few movies that has earned that title again and again. Its original theatrical run didn't garner much praise, but the film came into its own when theaters began showing it at midnight screenings, now infamous for the almost ritualistic ways the audience dresses, shouts, and flings objects at the screen. First released to a less-than-stellar reception, Rocky Horror eventually found long-lasting fame from an unlikely source: audience participation. Roger Ebert once wrote that The Rocky Horror Picture Show was less a movie and more of a 'social phenomenon.' This is probably the most accurate way to describe the 1975 rock musical, as it just isn't an ordinary film.

The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O'Brien