The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Jim Sharman
Tim Curry
Susan Sarandon
Barry Bostwick
Richard O'brien
Patricia Quinn
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
After Janet accepts Brad's marriage proposal, the happy couple drive away from Denton, Ohio, only to get lost in the rain. They stumble upon the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite who is holding the annual convention of visitors from the planet Transsexual. Frank-N-Furter unveils his creation, a young man named Rocky Horror, who fears the doctor and rejects his sexual advances. When Frank-N-Furter announces that he is returning to the galaxy Transylvania, Riff Raff the butler and Magenta the maid declare that they have plans of their own. (An audience participation film)
Director
Jim Sharman
Cast
Tim Curry
Susan Sarandon
Barry Bostwick
Richard O'brien
Patricia Quinn
Nell Campbell (little Nell)
Peter Hinwood
Meat Loaf
Charles Gray
Charles Gray
Jonathan Adams
Crew
Terry Ackland-snow
Lou Adler
Ron Barron
Sue Blane
John Goldstone
Mike Gowans
Clifford Graeme
Richard Hartley
Richard O'brien
Richard O'brien
Richard O'brien
Richard O'brien
Jim Sharman
Peter Suschitzky
Brian Thomson
David Toguri
Wally Veevers
Michael White
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
A mental mind fuck can be nice.- Frank
I would like if I may to take you on a strange journey.- The Criminologist
Whatever happened to Fay Wray / That delicate satin-draped frame / As it clung to her thigh / How I started to cry / 'Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same.- Frank
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh - erotic nightmares beyond any measure, and sensual daydreams to treasure forever. Can't you just see it? Don't dream it, be it.- Frank
And crawling om this planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time. And lost in space... and meaning.- The Criminologist
Trivia
In the opening wedding scene, the minister is Tim Curry (Dr. Frank N. Furter), the "old man" to his left is 'Richard O'Brien (I)' (Riff Raff) and the "wife" to his right is Patricia Quinn (Magenta). The spinster who joins them inside the church is Little Nell (Columbia).
The original screenplay called for the movie to be in black and white until Dr. Frank N. Furter appears in the elevator, when it was to go to color after zooming in on his lips.
The movies referenced in the title song are, in order: - Day the Earth Stood Still, The (1951) - Flash Gordon (1936/I) - Invisible Man, The (1933) - King Kong (1933) - It Came from Outer Space (1953) - Doctor X (1932) - Forbidden Planet (1956) - Tarantula (1955) - Day of the Triffids, The (1962) - Night of the Demon (1957) - When Worlds Collide (1951)
Oakley Court, Dr. Frank N. Furter's "castle," was used in numerous Hammer horror films made at adjacent Bray Studios (where the lab and ballroom scenes were shot), including House in Nightmare Park, The (1973), Reptile, The (1966), Brides of Dracula, The (1960) and Man in Black, The (1949). Built in 1859, it was refurbished in 1981 and made into a hotel, where rooms cost from 150 to 195 British pounds per night.
Aside from the chemical symbols scrawled on the lab wall next to the control panel, there is a grocery list calling for flour, eggs, bread, sugar and two hypodermics.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Fall September 26, 1975
Released in United States on Video November 8, 1990
Re-released in United States on Video September 29, 1993
As of August 28, 1990, the film version of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" has grossed over $150,000,000 since its initial release.
Released in United States Fall September 26, 1975
Re-released in United States on Video September 29, 1993
Released in United States on Video November 8, 1990
