I may not be on the level of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW fandom where I dress up as the characters and attend midnight screenings, despite the fact that there is a theatre quite close to me that has a midnight screening of the film every month, but I do love the movie. 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the insanely entertaining musical's theatrical debut, and to mark the occasion 20th Century Fox has announced that they will be giving it a special edition DVD/Blu-ray release on September 22nd.
If you're somehow not familiar with THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW,
this cinematic classic follows sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) as they are stuck with a flat tire during a storm and discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a sweet transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."
The list of special features for the 40th anniversary edition:
– Includes both the U.S. and UK versions of the film
– Rocky-oke: Sing It!
– Commentary By Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn (Magenta)
– Don't Dream It, Be It: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part I
– An-tic-i-pation: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part II
– Mick Rock (A Photographer)
– Mick Rock's Picture Show (A Gallery)
– A Few From The Vault: Deleted Musical Scenes
1: "Once In A While"
2: "Super Heroes"– Outtakes
– Alternate B&W Opening
– Alternate Credit & Misprint Ending
– "Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show" (1995)
– Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary)
– Time Warp Music Video
– The Midnight Experience
– Pressbook & Poster Gallery
And More!
It looks like this is going to be a top-notch release, a great way for established fans to celebrate the anniversary as well as the perfect opportunity for curious newcomers to delve into the world of ROCKY HORROR.
If news of this special edition makes you shiver with antici… pation, you'll be glad to know that you can pre-order it right here.