Posted: Tue., Aug. 11, 2009, 6:21pm PT

'Rocky' rolls Universal Halloween

Theme park to produce 'Picture Show'

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

A tribute to cult classic 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' will be part of the Halloween festivities at Universal Studios.

Universal will add more horror to its Hollywood theme park this Halloween.

The company has partnered with 20th Century Fox's licensing and merchandising arm to produce "Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute" at its annual Halloween Horror Nights event in Hollywood. U starts scaring guests Oct. 6.

The mini-musical will play during the 16-night run of the scare fest.

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is "more than a film; it's become a cultural touchstone in American entertainment, and this new attraction is yet another testament to its strength," said Howard Nelson, VP of worldwide promotion for Fox licensing.

Original "Rocky Horror" pic, which starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick, became a midnight movie staple following its release in 1975.


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