The film was shot in the United Kingdom at Bray Studios and on location at an old country estate named Oakley Court, best known for its earlier use by Hammer Film Productions. Furter, an apparently mad scientist who actually is an alien transvestite from the planet Transsexual in the galaxy of Transylvania, who creates a living muscle man named Rocky in his laboratory. They discover the head of the house is Dr. The castle or country home is occupied by strangers in elaborate costumes celebrating an annual convention. The story centres on a young engaged couple whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where they seek a telephone to call for help.
Along with O'Brien, the film stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick and is narrated by Charles Gray with cast members from the original Royal Court Theatre, Roxy Theatre, and Belasco Theatre productions including Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn. The production is a parody tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1930s through to the early 1960s. The film is based on the 1973 musical stage production The Rocky Horror Show, with music, book, and lyrics by O'Brien. The screenplay was written by Sharman and actor Richard O'Brien, who is also a member of the cast. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical comedy horror film by 20th Century Fox, produced by Lou Adler and Michael White and directed by Jim Sharman.
