Rare Behind-the-Scenes Images Reveal Tim Curry’s Process on ‘Rocky Horror’ & Beyond
Losโ Angeles, CA – September โ26, 2025 – Previously unseen photographs offering an intimate glimpse into the creative process of โฃthe late Tim Curry are now available, accompanying the documentary Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual โMantra of Rock, directed by Barnaby Clay. The images, sourced from the Mick Rock estate, showcase Curry during pivotal moments in his career, including preparations for his iconic role as Dr.Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and โคother notable performances.
These candidโ shots provide a unique viewpoint on Curry’s dedication to character โwork and his collaborative โspirit,โ offering fans and โindustry professionals alike a deeper understanding of the actor’s artistry. โThe documentary, andโค the accompanying photographs, arrive asโ Curry’s influence on performance and gender-bending roles continues to resonate wiht contemporary โขartists.The release coincides with renewed interest inโค Curry’sโค legacy following his passing in October 2022โ at age 78, and highlights the enduring impact of his boundary-pushing performances.
Rock, a celebrated photographer known for his work with rock icons likeโฃ David Bowie and Lou Reed, captured Curry during a period of significant artistic exploration. The images reveal Curry meticulously crafting his characters,experimenting with makeup,costumes,and physicality. One strikingโฃ photograph shows Curry in earlyโข costume fittings forโ Rocky Horror, โdemonstrating the evolution of the character’s โคflamboyant aesthetic.
Beyond Rocky Horror, the collection includes images from โotherโ projects, illustrating Curry’s โversatility as an โขactor.โฃ He starred in films like Clue, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and The Hunt for Red October, andโ lent his voice toโ numerous animated โขfeatures, including FernGully: the Last Rainforest. โThe photographs underscore Curry’s commitment to each role, regardless of scale.
The documentaryโ Shot! The โPsycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock explores theโค symbiotic relationship between โmusic, photography, โand performance, withโข Curry’s story serving as a compelling case study. The film utilizes Rock’s extensive archive to illuminateโ the creative energies that shaped a generation of โฃartists. The images are available for viewing on GoldDerby.com alongside coverage โคof the โฃdocumentary.