Rocky Horror

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical comedy film that parodies horror films. With a screenplay written by Richard O'Brien and Tim Curry, the film features Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick. The film is based on the British musical stage production The Rocky Horror Show.

The film is considered a cult classic and a midnight movie, although it is widely known by mainstream audiences and has a large international following. While the film is popular, critics point to the lack of plot, the cartoonish style, and the overly sexual nature of the film as some of its major drawbacks. Regardless, the movie is one of the most well known and financially successful midnight movies. It is the longest running theatrical release in film history. More than 30 years later it is still in limited release in theaters around the world. In December 2005, Librarian of Congress James H. Billington added The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the National Film Registry, a list that contains only 450 films.


Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a Scientist. Auditioning for the part for the original stage production Tim Curry sang the song "Tutti Frutti". He originated the role and recreated it in all productions except the Australian production up to filming.

Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, a Heroine. Sarandon was not the first choice for the Production but Twentieth Century Fox insisted on American casting for the part of both Brad and Janet.

Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors, a Hero. Barry has training in singing, juggling, trapeze, clown techniques, fencing, mime and ballet.

Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff, a Handyman. The author and song writer, Richard O'Brien had originally seen himself as Eddie. It was director Jim Sharman who cast him as Riff Raff.

Patricia Quinn as Magenta, a Domestic. Quinn reprises her role from the original stage production, however she was not in any of the other productions. She almost did not return for the filming, as the part was drastically reduced from the stage play. Her character transforms from the stage production as simply a vampira into a maid for the film, giving her more purpose.

Nell Campbell as Columbia, a Groupie. It is Columbia's relationship with Eddie that drives Frank into a jealous rage, killing him with an axe. Laura "Little Nell" Campell recreates her character from the original stage production, as well.

Jonathan Adams as Dr. Everett Von Scott, a Rival Scientist. He is Brad and Janet's science teacher. He has come to the castle in search of his nephew Eddie. Adams originally played the role of the Narrator in the London production.

Peter Hinwood as Rocky Horror, a Creation. Muscle bound with blond hair and a tan. Peter Hinwood has his own solo in "Sword of Damocles", but does not speak throughout the show. This was changed from the stage show. Also, Hinwood did not sing his songs, they are performed by Trevor White.

Meat Loaf as Eddie, an Ex-delivery boy. Columbia's boyfriend. Dr. Frank-N-Furter murders Eddie in the film version. In the stage version, Eddie merely pops out of a Coke machine and then jumps back in at the end of the scene.

Charles Gray as The Criminologist, an Expert. Narrator of the film. Gray accepted role by saying, "Why not". The character becomes a criminologist in the film, another change from the stage production.