August 14th 1975: Rocky Horror Picture Show debuts
On this day in 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered in the United Kingdom, followed by a US release in September. The film, directed by Jim Sharman, was based on the 1973 musical The Rocky Horror Show, written by Richard O’Brien, and opened exactly two years after the premiere of the musical in London. It is a parody and tribute to science fiction and horror B movies, starring Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick as a young engaged couple whose car breaks down and are forced to seek help at a mysterious castle occupied by an alien transvestite scientist named Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry). Iconic songs of the film include ‘Science Fiction, Double Feature’, ‘The Time Warp’, and ‘Hot Patootie, Bless My Soul’ (which featured an appearance from Meatloaf). Despite not being a success upon its initial release, Rocky Horror has since gained a cult following, with fans attending screenings of the film and performances of the musical in costume, and frequently shouting callback lines during the show. It remains the longest-running film release in history, as it has never stopped screening since 1975.
40 years ago today
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