‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns to theaters later this yr for 50th anniversary of Transylvanian extraterrestrial beings touchdown on Earth

Forget tossing Milk Duds and Diet Cokes all over “Minecraft: The Movie” multiplex viewings, the unique target market participation flick “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is again within the information, celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary this yr with a glowing 4K UHD Blu-ray liberate en course for lovers and particular birthday screenings someday later this yr.

Directed through Jim Sherman, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” has turn out to be a cinematic cult vintage that started existence in London as a campy 1973 sci-fi horror level musical written through eccentric actor Richard O’Brien.

After a a hit UK run it was once tailored right into a 1975 Hollywood function movie from 20th Century Fox that starred lots of the forged from the unique West End theater manufacturing, together with O’Brien as Riff Raff, Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Patricia Quinn as Magenta, Little Nell as Columbia, and Jonathan Adams as Dr. Scott. American actors Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick have been added to the film’s loopy forged, portraying Janet Weiss and Brad Majors. It’s probably the most most eldritch and very best sci-fi films of the 1970s.

“When The Rocky Horror Picture Show was first released, no one thought it would be around very long, let alone 50 years,” manufacturer Lou Adler mentioned in a remark. “What began as a small, rebellious project has become a global celebration of individuality, community, and creative freedom. This anniversary is a tribute to the fans who kept it alive and kicking all these years.”