“Uncover the Hidden Secrets and Bizarre Tales Behind the Cult Classic ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’!”
A Cardboard Model Was Used To Make The House Fly
The technology wasn’t that advanced in the seventies. In the scene where Riff Raff and Magenta launch Furter’s house back to Transylvania, Thomson began constructing a model for the house.
In the end, there wasn’t enough time or money to produce a full-scale model of the house. So, a cardboard cutout was used instead. Later on, Thomson would point out that it’s pretty easy to see the real house in the background of the shot.
The Film’s Famous Audience Participation Was Inspired By Boredom
Once the film was released in 1975, it started out as a flop. Nonetheless, as midnight showings continued, the film developed a cult following. Movie-goers saw their chance to shout at the screen as the film played.
Thomson first witnessed this ordeal at New York’s Waverly Theater in 1977. Obviously, it seemed boring to sit there to watch the movie. So, yelling back at the movie during its pivotal moments seemed like a lot of fun.
Tim Curry Was Once Kicked Out Of A Screening For Being An “Impostor”
As the cult following grew, Curry was living in New York. He often saw fans dressed in costume, especially since he lived down the street from the Waverly Theater. Intrigued by this, he called the theater and told them who he was, then asked if he could attend.
Unfortunately, the theater didn’t believe him, until the night he showed up. While fans were pleased by Curry’s appearance, the theater staff still wasn’t convinced it was the actor. An usher grabbed him, tossed him out, then called him an impostor. Who was a fan of the movie? Hint — her sons are none other than Prince Harry and Prince William.
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