Tim Curry is set to make his first big screen appearance in almost a decade in new horror film Stream.
The legendary actor, best known for playing Frank N’Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, is appearing in the Michael Leavy-directed slasher flick in an undisclosed role. The film has been released in select cinemas today (August 21).
“This has been a really hard secret to keep and contain our excitement, especially for this long,” Leavy said in a statement [via Variety]. “We are so happy and thrilled to bring Tim back to the movies and back to the big screen! His charm always radiates and shines through everything he does and we are so honored to have him a part of Stream!
“He is someone I have idolized personally growing up and it is one of the major highlights of my life getting to work with him, especially on a project that means so much to me. We can’t wait for fans to sit back and enjoy our movie in theaters and hopefully with a huge crowd having a blast together! This is the way horror films are meant to be seen and enjoyed. Stream is here to entertain!”
A synonym of the film reads: “When Roy and Elaine Keenan realize their family is drifting apart, they decide that something needs to be done. Roy forces his work to take a back seat and they seize the opportunity to recreate a vacation from their past.
“A peaceful stay in a quaint hotel is just what they need, however that is not what is in store for them. With four deranged murderers patrolling the seemingly mundane halls, the odds are definitely not in the Keenan family’s favor. Roy must fight for his life and those of his family as their simple weekend getaway truly turns into a vacation to die for.”
Curry’s last on-screen role was in the 2010 comedy Burke and Hare. After suffering a stroke in 2012, he focused mainly on voice acting.
He did appear in the 2016 television film remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Fox and made a rare public appearance in 2020 during a Rocky Horror Picture Show livestream event for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
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