Celebrate 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a new documentary exploring its history, cult fandom, and lasting cultural impact.
The film turns 50 in 2025, having entranced generation after generation, particularly LGBTQ+ audiences across the globe.
A new documentary, Sane Inside Insanity: The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror, explores the history of the film and musical, from its early days at the Royal Court theatre to the big-screen adaptation and cult phenomenon that followed.
Fearless, iconic and now officially old enough to be called a cult classic.
Andreas Zerr, director of the documentary, shared insights with Sky HISTORY about the film's history and its enduring impact.
In the late 1960s, Richard O'Brien conceived the idea of a show using the science fiction genre, which eventually became The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Author's summary: Rocky Horror Picture Show celebrates 50 years.