Rocky Horror to be remade

lawren2 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 04:43 PM

HOW COULD THEY???

Cult musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show is to be
> remade 33 years after it was first released, it has been
> announced.
> The film, which will be co-financed by Sky Movies in the UK
> and MTV in the US, is to be co-produced by Rocky Horror
> creator Richard O'Brien.
> The original 1975 film, starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon
> and Meat Loaf, has become a kitsch classic.
> The cast and director of the new version are yet to be
> announced.
> The plot revolves around young American couple Brad and
> Janet who accidentally stumble into a strange world of alien
> transvestites and overt sexuality.
> Stage show
> Lou Adler, executive producer on the original film, will
> return in the same role.
> Our hope has always been that each new endeavor and
> rebirth will expose the Rocky Horror experience to new
> audiences and expand the fan base
> Executive producer Lou Adler
> "The Rocky Horror phenomenon has a life of its own
> that has reincarnated itself in numerous ways since its
> birth," he said.
> "Our hope has always been that each new endeavor and
> rebirth will expose the Rocky Horror experience to new
> audiences and expand the fan base."
> He said the original film would continue to be enjoyed
> "by new fans and old alike".
> Jim Sharman, who co-wrote the original screenplay and
> directed the film, said: "The original has some
> qualities that can't be reproduced but a remake could
> have its own very different strengths and qualities."
> The new film will have its UK premiere on the Sky Movies
> channel.
> The film started life as stage show The Rocky Horror Show
> in 1973.
> It was adapted for cinema as The Rocky Horror Picture Show
> two years later and has generated an enthusiastic and
> dedicated following.
> Audiences to both the stage and screen versions are
> encouraged to dress up like the show's characters.

Luanne · #2 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 05:03 PM

Wouldn't that be sacrilege........says someone whose never seen it?

Glitter Brunello · #3 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Luanne

Wouldn't that be sacrilege........says someone whose never seen it?

YES. Though I did enjoy the broadway version.

Ah well, time to dust off my old Nell costume, I suppose...

ArtsieAng · #4 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 05:29 PM

They never know when to leave well enough, alone. I'll most likely go and see though, but it won't be the same.

vintner · #5 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 05:54 PM

I'll bet a lot of the fans of the original RHPS will see the new one...once.
No matter how good, it just won't be the same.

At least Richard O'Brien is still associated with the new version. That should help.

Glitter Brunello · #6 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vintner

I'll bet a lot of the fans of the original RHPS will see the new one...once.
No matter how good, it just won't be the same.

If it's actually good , it surely won't be the same.

dougp26364 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Glitter Brunello

If it's actually good , it surely won't be the same.

Well said. The original, when watched on TV outside of a theater packed with oddly dressed people throwing toast, raising umbrella's, firing off water pistols and adding lines into the show wasn't the same. In fact, it stunk. It was never a good movie. What saved it was the audience participation. How many theater owners do you think are going to go along with the audenience antics (thowing toast, shooting water pistol's et....) in their theater's? Without the audience participation, it's really a very bad movie.

I remember once squirting jergens hand lotion during one of the sex scene's. Somehow, I don't think a theater owner today is going to appreciate that move. I'm not certain they did back then either.

jackio · #8 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 08:04 PM

They used to show that movie every Friday night at midnight. This was back in the 70's when you were allowed to smoke in the last rows of the theaters. Well, they were smoking alright. I was never a dope smoker, and I could just never understand something about the RHPS. I used to come home from that flick and ravage the cabinets and fridge. Then I used to marvel at how that movie made me hungry!

Joe L · #9 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 08:19 PM

There is NO WAY they can improve on this:

YouTube - The Time Warp!

or this:

YouTube - Rocky Horror - Sweet Transvestite

StressCadet · #10 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dougp26364

Well said. The original, when watched on TV outside of a theater packed with oddly dressed people throwing toast, raising umbrella's, firing off water pistols and adding lines into the show wasn't the same. In fact, it stunk. It was never a good movie. What saved it was the audience participation. How many theater owners do you think are going to go along with the audenience antics (thowing toast, shooting water pistol's et....) in their theater's? Without the audience participation, it's really a very bad movie.

I remember once squirting jergens hand lotion during one of the sex scene's. Somehow, I don't think a theater owner today is going to appreciate that move. I'm not certain they did back then either.

It was a huge Midnight Movie draw at the theater I worked for back then. We had a agreement with the regulars that they would stay and help clean up after the movie and they did. Was interesting time for sure...RHPS in one theater, Song Remains the Same in another...these were staples. Others held The Wall or other movies. I think we even showed Pink Flamingos...but that didn't last long. Amazing what was basically allowed back then. I have good memories of working the Midnight Movies and being jealous of those coming in to party while I worked.