ARTE commemorates Tim Curry with Rocky Horror Picture Show broadcast
The cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show will air on ARTE in honor of actor Tim Curry, who passed away in August.
In an evening dedicated to the late actor Tim Curry, ARTE will broadcast the 1975 cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show this Halloween. The programming serves as a tribute to Curry, who died in August at the age of 80, having achieved global recognition for his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
The film will be followed by the documentary "Die 'Rocky Horror Show': Eine wilde Geschichte," which chronicles the production's evolution from a London stage musical to a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon.
Since its release, the film has gained notoriety for its subversion of genre conventions, blending horror, science fiction, and rock musical elements. It remains a significant piece of queer pop culture, often noted for its impact on individual expression and the subversion of social norms.