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Rocky Horror Turns 50 With 4K Restoration, Cast Tour and New Photo Book

Rare on‑set photos accompany a revival built on decades of participatory midnight screenings.

Overview

  • A newly restored 4K version is rolling out in theaters, with Disney digital and Blu‑ray releases, Los Angeles events and a fresh vinyl pressing of the soundtrack.
  • The anniversary tour is set to feature original cast members Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn and Nell Campbell.
  • Once a box‑office flop, the film found its audience after Fox steered it to midnight campus screenings that ignited call‑backs, props and shadow‑cast performances.
  • Cast members say the film’s message and music continue to resonate, especially for misfits and LGBTQ+ fans who embraced its liberating spirit.
  • People spotlights a new Mick Rock photo book of rare on‑set images, with commentary and a foreword by creator Richard O’Brien.