It’s like Scooby-Doo met David Bowie in a haunted house and decided to throw a burlesque show.
There are B-movies, and then there’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show—a glitter-drenched fever dream that crawled out of a sci-fi graveyard, stole a corset, and never looked back.
And now - The antici….pation is killing me - because, celebrating 50 years of song, dance, and depravity, The Rocky Horror Picture Show takes center stage on 4K UHD!
Directed by Jim Sharman and based on Richard O'Brien’s stage musical The Rocky Horror Show, the film was initially met with mixed reviews and modest box office returns. But thanks to its quirky tone, outrageous characters, and interactive screenings, it found a second life as a midnight movie staple—eventually becoming the longest-running theatrical release in film history.
And for good reason, too.
Every song is a toe-tapping, pelvis-thrusting anthem. “Time Warp” is the national anthem of midnight movie weirdos. “Sweet Transvestite” should be taught in schools. And “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me” is the moment Susan Sarandon went from Sunday school to scandal.
Tim Curry doesn’t act—he devours. His Frank-N-Furter is equal parts Mae West, Mick Jagger, and your most fabulous fever dream. He struts in heels like he was born in them, and his smirk alone deserves its own Oscar.
This deranged musical is the cinematic equivalent of a midnight drag show hosted by aliens who just discovered glam rock and sexual liberation. Plot? Barely. But who needs narrative structure when you’ve got pelvic thrusts and Meat Loaf on a motorcycle?
Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors and Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, our aggressively beige protagonists, stumble into a castle that looks like Dracula’s Airbnb and meet Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist with the charisma of Bowie and the wardrobe of Cher’s nightmares. What follows is a chaotic swirl of musical numbers, gender fluidity, and enough eyeliner to stock a Sephora. It’s a Frankenstein story, technically—but with more moaning and less moralizing.
The soundtrack is pure camp gold. “Time Warp” is a rite of passage, “Sweet Transvestite” is a masterclass in entrance-making, and “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me” is Susan Sarandon’s official resignation from the PTA. These aren’t just songs—they’re anthems for anyone who’s ever felt too weird, too loud, or too fabulous for polite society.
Watching Rocky Horror in a theater is less “movie night” and more “interactive cult ritual.” You throw toast. You yell obscenities. You dance in the aisles. It’s like church, if church involved lingerie and shouting “slut!” at the screen.
Is it good cinema? Absolutely not. Is it essential viewing? Hell yes. Rocky Horror isn’t a movie—it’s a lifestyle choice. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt too weird, too loud, too fabulous, or too into corsets. And if you haven’t done the Time Warp in public, are you even living?
In the end, The Rocky Horror Picture Show isn’t just a B-movie—it’s the crowned monarch of midnight misfits. It’s a celebration of queerness, weirdness, and the glorious mess of being human. It doesn’t care if it makes sense. It cares if you’re having fun. And if you’ve ever felt like the world didn’t get you, this movie throws open its glittery arms and says, “Come inside, darling. Let’s do the Time Warp again.”
This release is a love letter to fans who’ve shouted “Dammit, Janet!” in theaters for decades. Whether you’re a seasoned Time Warper or a first-time visitor to Frank’s castle, this SteelBook is a glittery, high-def invitation to relive the madness in style.
Let’s do the Time Warp again . . . again!
50th Anniversary / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital 4K SteelBook
Home Video Distributor: Disney / Buena Vista
Available on Blu-ray - October 7, 2025
Screen Formats: 1.85:1
Subtitles: English SDH; French; German; Italian; Spanish; Danish; Dutch; Finnish; Norwegian; Polish; Swedish
Video: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Audio: English: Dolby Atmos; English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1; English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; Audio descriptive
Discs: 4K Ultra HD; Blu-ray Disc; Two-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A
This collectible edition is a must-have for fans of cult cinema, offering the film in 4K for the first time ever. The SteelBook packaging is as glam as Frank-N-Furter’s wardrobe—sleek, metallic, and adorned with eye-popping artwork that screams “midnight movie royalty.” Here’s a closer look at what makes this release worth doing the Time Warp all over again:
VIDEO
The 50th Anniversary 4K SteelBook of The Rocky Horror Picture Show delivers a gloriously remastered visual and audio experience that’s as bold as Frank-N-Furter’s lipstick. Presented in 2160p Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR, the film’s saturated colors and shadowy castle interiors pop like never before—every sequin, spotlight, and smirk gleams with high-def camp. The Dolby Atmos audio mix wraps you in the madness, from the thunderclap that strands Brad and Janet to the full-throttle glam of “Time Warp.” It’s a B-movie glow-up that honors the film’s chaotic charm while giving cult fans the technical polish they never knew they needed. This isn’t just a rewatch—it’s a resurrection in rhinestones.
AUDIO
The 50th Anniversary 4K SteelBook of The Rocky Horror Picture Show features a Dolby Atmos mix and includes the original mono track, offering both immersive modern sound and vintage authenticity. This dual-track approach lets fans choose between high-fidelity immersion and nostalgic authenticity—perfect for midnight screenings or solo glam sessions.
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The SteelBook doesn’t introduce a ton of new features, but it compiles the best of previous releases with a few fresh touches. It’s a collector’s dream: high-def chaos, commentary from the castle’s creepiest residents, and enough extras to keep you entertained until the next Time Warp.
- Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn – Like being trapped in a castle with the original weirdos. Their insights are equal parts nostalgic and delightfully unhinged.
- The Midnight Experience – A callback-heavy interactive feature that mimics the chaos of a live screening, complete with audience participation prompts. BYO toast.
- Outtakes and Alternate Takes – Glimpses of scenes that didn’t make the final cut, including moments that are somehow more chaotic than what made it in.
- Deleted Musical Numbers – Because one can never have too much camp choreography.
- Vintage Featurettes – Behind-the-scenes docs from earlier releases, including “The Making of Rocky Horror” and “Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show.”
- Still Galleries – Production photos, promotional art, and costume close-ups that prove Frank-N-Furter’s wardrobe deserves its own Oscar.
- Trailers and TV Spots – A reminder that this film was once marketed to unsuspecting normies.
- Alternate Opening Credits – Featuring the original black-and-white intro, for those who want a taste of the stage show roots.
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MPAA Rating: R.
Runtime: 110 mins
Director: Jim Sharmin
Writer: Richard O'Brien; Jim Sharman
Cast: Tim Curry; Susan Sarandon; Barry Bostwick
Genre: Horror | Comedy
Tagline: Give Yourself Over to Absolute Pleasure.
Memorable Movie Quote: "I'm just a sweet transvestite, from Transsexual Transylvania."
Theatrical Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Official Site:
Release Date: September 29, 1975
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: October 7, 2025.
Synopsis: A rain-soaked couple take refuge in the castle of a transvestite mad scientist from outer space who is about to unveil his greatest creation.
