These Nine Wonderfully Weird Facts About The 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Will Warp Your Mind!
FOX is rebooting the cult classic - Be sure you're ready with these nine sennnnnsational facts!
A Show For The Ages
The stage show of Rocky Horror opened in 1975, giving it the longest running theatrical release of all time!
I Can Make You A Man
The role of Dr. Frank N Furter was Tim Curry's break out role, and solidified him as a cult icon.
The Real Riff Raff
The character of Riff Raff was played by Richard O'Brian, who also wrote the screenplay and the show!
Can We Use Your Phone?
The same house used in the Rocky film also appeared in 'The Brides of Dracula' and "The Plague of Zombies". People agree that it's terrifying!
Another Set Of Jaws..
Patricia Quinn who played Magenta almost dropped out of the film, but agreed to stay when her lips were used at the start of the film.
Rocky Himself
Peter Hinwood played "Rocky" and was a professional underwear model, not an actor. His performance won praise for its subtlety.
Technicolor Dreaming
O'Brien wanted the opening to be in black and white; color would appear with the arrival of Frank N Furter. The studio killed this idea.
Legendary Make Up
Frank N. Furter’s iconic, maybe eccentric look was made by Pierre La Roche, who also created David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust look.
The Queen
Initially Curry played Frank with a German accent, but after hearing a posh woman on the bus he decided Frank should sound like the Queen.
