Behind 'Rocky Horror': Love Triangles, Royal Fans, and Iconic Accidents
The cult classic 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' was filled with behind-the-scenes drama and fascinating facts, as revealed by recent interviews with cast members. Love triangles, accidents, and celebrity fans were all part of the film's colourful history.
Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon, who played Brad and Janet, had a real-life romance during filming. However, their relationship wasn't always smooth sailing. In the iconic ending number, Sarandon stepped on Bostwick's foot with her spiky heel, supposedly for revenge. Meanwhile, Bostwick accidentally crushed Sarandon's hand during the dinner scene, causing her temporary pain.
Princess Diana was a devoted fan of the film. She once told Tim Curry, the brilliant Frank-N-Furter, that 'Rocky Horror' had 'quite completed my education'.
The cast had fun hiding Easter eggs on set, with some making it into the final film. This is believed to be the origin of the term 'Easter egg' in movies. Sarandon also faced health issues due to the lack of heating and bathrooms, catching pneumonia during the pool scene.
Patricia Quinn, who played Magenta, lip-syncs to Richard O'Brien's singing for the opening number, despite her lips being seen in the scene. O'Brien, who wrote the play and played Riff Raff, met Curry during the original stage production in the early 1970s. Steve Martin also auditioned for the role of Brad Majors.
Curry's transformation into Frank-N-Furter was no easy feat. His makeup took two hours to apply every day. The film was based on O'Brien's play, 'The Rocky Horror Show', which he also performed in on stage.
From love triangles to royal fans, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' was filled with intriguing stories beyond the screen. The film's impact and legacy continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
