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Saving Rocky Horror - From Orphan to Icon

By Tim Deegan

First published 2025

In this book you will learn the never before told exclusive inside story of how "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was saved from obscurity by going midnight¿told by the man that made that happen. For the first time, learn: What movie star is the "godmother" to "Rocky Horror". How a crosscurrent of circumstances lead the author to become the architect of the midnight release. Why Australia and New Zealand are so important to "Rocky Horror". The two music moguls that tried to gain success with a midnight movie. Who they were and what happened with both movies. The secret deal that paved the way for for Fox to acquire the rights to "Rocky Horror". The inside story of how the movie was launched into theatrical release. The epic struggle to turn the movie into a midnight show. Five stories behind "those lips" and how that brand was built. The important role of a LGBTQ+ friendly producer. "Star Wars" and "Rocky Horror" - a case study of how they were released so differently. "Oh God, my dad's wearing fishnets" is just one of many recollections of fans. The early anniversaries - 5th, 10th, 15th. The industrialization of the movie. What's next for "Rocky Horror".

Published
2025
Pages
252
Publisher
Sutton Press
Edition
Paperback
Elsewhere
Open Library

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