Imagine it or not, The Rocky Horror Image Present is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this yr—and to mark the event, Disney has introduced a 4K Extremely HD launch of the cult traditional later in 2025.
With the Walt Disney Studios Restoration workforce main the cost, the method of remastering The Rocky Horror Image Present took ten months. It concerned a “meticulous digital scan and preservation course of that ensures each body of the cult traditional is offered with unprecedented readability and vibrancy.” The discharge will function a newly combined Dolby Atmos audio observe, bringing enhanced depth and dimension to the soundtrack, however the unique mono audio has additionally been absolutely restored and will likely be included.
“It’s a privilege to assist protect the legacy of a movie that has meant a lot to so many,” says Kevin Schaeffer, Director of Restoration & Library Administration. “Bringing The Rocky Horror Image Present to life in 4K permits us to honor its daring, genre-defying spirit and be certain that audiences – each longtime followers and first-time viewers – can expertise it because it was initially meant, with beautiful image and sound.“
Producer Lou Adler added, “When The Rocky Horror Image Present was first launched, nobody thought it will be round very lengthy not to mention…50 years. What started as a small, rebellious undertaking has develop into a worldwide celebration of individuality, neighborhood, and inventive freedom. This anniversary is a tribute to the followers who stored it alive and kicking all these years.“
Directed by Jim Sharman, The Rocky Horror Image Present relies on the musical play by Richard O’Brien, who additionally penned the screenplay. With its rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack and solid of loopy characters led by Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the movie has develop into a cult phenomenon fueled by midnight screenings and viewers participation. The movie holds the report for the longest-running theatrical launch in historical past because it’s nonetheless screened in theaters throughout the globe.
There’s no official launch date but for the 4K Extremely HD version of The Rocky Horror Image Present, however it will likely be coming later this yr along with a theatrical launch.
