Rocky Horror Turns 50! Interview with the director of the unofficial documentary

Roky Horror Turns 50!

Celebrate 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a new documentary exploring its history, cult fandom, and lasting cultural impact.

The film turns 50 in 2025, having entranced generation after generation, including LGBTQ+ audiences across the globe.

New Documentary

A new documentary, Sane Inside Insanity: The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror, explores the history of the film and musical, from the early days at the Royal Court theatre to the big-screen adaptation and the cult phenomenon that followed.

We had the pleasure of talking to Andreas Zerr, director of the documentary.

History of the Film

In the late 1960s, Richard O’Brien toyed with the idea of a show using the science fiction genre.

The documentary delves into the story of how The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult classic.

Author's summary: The Rocky Horror Picture Show turns 50 with a new documentary.

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