Richard O'Brien

Writer, composer and performer best known as the creator of The Rocky Horror Show and author of the music and screenplay for The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also performs in the film and was involved in Shock Treatment.

Creator/author of The Rocky Horror Show (1973). Wrote the music and screenplay for the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show and appears in the film. Involved in Shock Treatment (film/musical follow-up).

DeBaser reviews celebrate Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror as a provocative, innovative musical mixing rock styles and theatrical kitsch. The soundtrack and key performances (Tim Curry, Meat Loaf) are repeatedly praised. Shock Treatment is viewed as a weaker, satirical follow-up. Overall the work is framed as cult, transgressive, and musically inventive.

For:Fans of cult musicals, glam rock, theatrical soundtracks, and cult cinema.