The Rocky Horror Show show generated heated controversy in the press, with newspapers and commentators declaring that the show signified the decline of morality in the country. But despite the press' hostility, the show performed a total of 129 times, before officially closing 18 March 1978. The cast featured Knut Husebø as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Kari Ann Grønsund as Janet Weiss (renamed "Janee" in the production), Ivar Nørve as Brad Majors (renamed "Jan"), Jahn Teigen as Riff-Raff, Gro Anita Schønn as Magenta and The Usherette, Julie Ege as Columbia, Per Elvis Granberg as Eddie, Egil Åsman as Dr. Scott, Zakhir Helge Linaae as Rocky Horror,
The Rocky Horror Picture Show each part in the film in full costume, with props, as the movie plays on the big screen in a movie theatre. The film has a global following and remains popular. Subcultures such as "Rocky Horror" have also found a place on the Internet. Audience participation scripts for many cities are available for download from the Internet. The Internet has a number of "Rocky Horror" fan-run websites with various quizzes and information, specializing in different content, allowing fans to participate at a unique level. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" has been featured in a number of other feature films and