For 50 years, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has asked fans young and old to give themselves over to absolute pleasure, and this summer, the legacy of Richard O’Brien’s classic cult musical movie will be celebrated accordingly. The Walt Disney Studios Restoration team has overseen a 4K Ultra HD restoration of the film, which will play theatrically this summer in honor of its original 1975 premiere before a Blu-ray release.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show was originally distributed by 20th Century Fox in the United States, and is thus now owned by the Mouse, following the 2019 acquisition of the legendary studio. (That’s right, Dr. Frank-n-Furter is a Disney Princess.) According to an official release, the new restoration took 10 months to complete, and “included a meticulous digital scan and preservation process that ensures every frame of the cult classic is presented with unprecedented clarity and vibrancy. The restoration also features a newly mixed Dolby Atmos audio track, bringing enhanced depth and dimension to the film’s iconic soundtrack.”
Additionally, “for purists and longtime fans, the original mono audio has been fully restored as well – allowing audiences to experience the film exactly as it was heard when it first premiered five decades ago.” There will also be a new logo to accompany the remastered version.
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Original film producer Lou Adler said in a statement that “When The Rocky Horror Picture Show was first released, no one thought it would be around very long let alone…50 years. What began as a small, rebellious project has become a global celebration of individuality, community, and creative freedom. This anniversary is a tribute to the fans who kept it alive and kicking all these years.”
Further details about the release are still to come, but in the meantime brush up on your “Time Warp” by watching the below, and revisit 10 past times the movie crashed into pop culture. Currently, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is available on VOD via Amazon and Apple TV.
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