The history of the cult musical and film The Rocky Horror Show has been covered numerous times over the years. However, Andreas Zerr manages to embrace the essence of what it’s like to be a Rocky fan.

With partici…pation from many of the creatives behind the original stage play (and later movie) as well as iterations over the years (and from numerous countries), Zerr’s documentary presents an unfiltered history of the show.

Richard O’Brien (who refused to take part and rarely talks about the film anymore) and Tim Curry are featured in archive interviews, and although their presence would have been beneficial, they’re not missed too much, thanks to the clips used and the insights provided by the other interviewees.

All aspects of the production are covered, including the misconceived 2016 remake/tribute, which is roundly dismissed by fans and creatives. The ‘shadow’ performances that often take place during screenings in the US are covered with valuable input from the enthusiastic teams who dedicate their spare time (and probably lives) to emulating the movie perfectly. The inclusion of such a performance in Fame (1980) is acknowledged as bringing the show to a broader audience.

If you’re already a Rocky fan, you’ll likely still find out something new, but if you’ve never dipped your stocking-clad toe into the world of Transylvanian transsexuals, then this would be a good primer.