The opening scene and song, "Science Fiction/Double Feature", consists of the lips of Patricia Quinn (who appears in the film later as the character Magenta and as 'Trixie the Usherette' in the original London production, where she also sings the song) but has the vocals of actor and Rocky Horror creator, Richard O' ...
Whose mouth is at the beginning of Rocky Horror Glee?
The episode opens with the red lips of glee club member Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera) against a black background as she sings "Science Fiction/Double Feature". In the school auditorium, the glee club members rehearse The Rocky Horror Show, performing "Over at the Frankenstein Place".
Patricia Quinn played the original roles of Usherette and Magenta on stage in 1973, and is the owner of the sultry lips from the opening number of the 1975 film adaptation. Getting the famous shot was hard work. "I got a call to go to Elstree Studios to record the lips," she told BBC Radio Ulster's Talkback programme.
Model Lorelei Shark provided The Lips used for the promotional posters and materials for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which also included the tag-line A Different Set of Jaws. In The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Lips are those of Patricia Quinn during the films opening number "Science Fiction, Double Feature".
The lead singers include Richard O'Brien, Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon, Patricia Quinn, Little Nell, Tim Curry, Meat Loaf, Trevor White, Charles Gray and the company harmonizing in the background in some of the songs.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Science Fiction Double Feature picture show
Why can't you wear stripes to Rocky Horror?
The main no-no is wearing a striped top. Apparently members of the crew were accidentally caught on screen wearing striped sweatshirts during the filming of the 1975 The Horror Picture Show* and stripes have been frowned upon ever since.
But please remember to follow the simple three-step guide of clothes that should never be worn to Rocky, as follows: Suits. These are only worn by people who thought they were booking for Phantom of the Opera and called the wrong number. Sandals, anoraks or anything with a touch of the trainspotter.
What does the V mean in Rocky Horror Picture Show?
VIRGIN - In the common world, this usually refers to a person who has not engaged in sexual relations. In the ROCKY HORROR world, this word refers to the many unfortunate people who have never experienced THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (RHPS) in a theater with an audience and a live cast.
In the original stage version of Rocky Horror, the opening number was sung by the Usherette, a character that is traditionally played by the same actor who plays Magenta. In the film, Patricia Quinn plays Magenta, but her lips are only lip-syncing the song.
In Yevgeny Zamyatin's novel We, the name S-4711 is a reference to the Eau de Cologne. In The Rocky Horror Picture Show, 4711 is tattooed on Frank's upper thigh. Electronic musician Vladimir Ussachevsky composed a work called Improvisation on 4711 (1958).
In his book Cosmic Light: The Birth Of A Cult classic (still my favourite book on the subject of Rocky Horror), author Jim Whittaker points out that different prisoners were made to wear different symbols (a Star of David for Jews, a pink triangle for homosexuals, and a red triangle for political prisoners).
During a showing of Rocky Horror, ad-lib responses, more commonly known as call backs, are lines the audience may shout out in response to events occurring on screen, as a form of audience participation.
Adapted from the London stage, the Rocky Horror Picture Show tells the story of Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry), a mad-scientist transvestite who animates a gorgeous tow-headed stud named Rocky. Much song, dance, innuendo and violence ensues with an ensemble cast including a 28-year-old Susan Sarandon.
What happened to Brad and Janet at the end of Rocky Horror?
Dr. Frank-N-Furter reluctantly agrees to go home, but unfortunately, he never makes it there — the evil twins gun him down, along with Rocky and his tap-dancing disciple Columbia. Luckily for Brad and Janet, the aliens are kind enough to let them escape before flying the castle back to their home planet.
What do they throw at the screen during Rocky Horror Picture Show?
Toilet paper: When Dr. Scott enters the lab, Brad cries out "Great Scott!" At this point, you should hurl rolls of toilet paper into the air (preferably Scotts). Toast: When Frank proposes a toast at dinner, members of the audience throw toast into the air (preferably unbuttered... things could get sticky).
What is the big deal with Rocky Horror Picture Show?
Frank N-Furter himself speaks enormous volumes of what makes the film so popular. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a movie about liberating yourself and showing your own originality. The beauty of expression is showcased by the millions of fans who dress up and party like there is no tomorrow in the theaters.
What are the phantoms in Rocky Horror Picture Show?
In some versions of the play, the Phantoms are played by the understudies. In The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Phantoms were replaced by the Transylvanians, brightly dressed party goers from Transsexual, Transylvania invited to view the unveiling of Dr. Frank-N-Furter's Rocky Horror (A Creation).
Everyone has the right to wear whatever they wish. Some people make carbon-copies of the stage costumes, others take a more abstract approach. Some don't dress up at all.
We always say the same thing: Whatever you want. One of the great things about Rocky Horror is that everyone is welcome. People of all ages, ethnicities, walks-of-life and genders can come join the fun. With such a diverse group, we're bound to see people wearing an array of astounding ensembles.
Interiors filmed, fittingly, at Hammer Films' old Bray Studio near Maidenhead in Berkshire. Frank-N-furter's mansion is, conveniently, alongside the studio, and has naturally figured in a whole slew of horror movies. It was Oakley Court, a Victorian Gothic folly that lay for many years in a state of disrepair.
What is the difference between Rocky Horror US and UK?
Q. What is the difference between the US and UK versions of the movie? A. The US version of the film omits the song "Superheroes", the UK version does not.
In 1997, Bostwick was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 10 days later had his prostate removed. The operation was successful and in 2004, he won the Gilda Radner Courage Award from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
