The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1975
R
1h 40m

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7.4/10

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Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

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A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.

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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

173K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

912

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total

Trivia
According to interviews, Patricia Quinn only took a role in the play because she loved the opening song "Science Fiction - Double Feature". She was upset when she didn't get to sing the song in this movie, but agreed to lip-sync the words as the pair of red lips in the beginning, with vocals by Richard O'Brien.

Goofs
When Janet and Brad are scuttling off to the side of the stage at the end of 'Wild and Untamed Thing', she accidentally stabs his foot with her high heel, causing him to wince and stumble in pain.

Quotes
[last lines]
The Criminologist - An Expert: And crawling on the planet's face, some insects, called the human race... lost in time... and lost in space... and meaning.

Crazy credits
At the very end of the film, The credits read: "The characters portrayed in this film are ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS and bear no resemblance to anyone living OR DEAD!"

Alternate versions
The DVD contains a 'Conceptual Version' which has everything up to "The Time Warp" in black and white, included as an 'Easter Egg'.

Connections
Edited into Meat Loaf: Hot Patootie Bless My Soul (1975)

Soundtracks
Science Fiction/Double Feature
(uncredited)
Written by Richard O'Brien
Performed by Richard O'Brien

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Featured review

7/10

A gem of a musical that started as a smash play in London, then scored a phenomenal success on the midnight "cult movie" circuit

A middle-class young couple, motoring in the country on their wedding night, have car trouble in front of a huge mansion Wanting to use the phone, the two approach the house and go in just as its master, Dr. Frank N. Furter, is leading an experiment His newly made creature, the body-beautiful Rocky, is ready to be unveiled, and the innocent couple is caught up in this strange household filled with the doctor's campy, exotically dressed admirers Both the wife and the husband are seduced by this garter-belted "scientist."

The film's first half is fast and funny, with virtually every song a memorable one But the second half tries to do too much and the film loses much of its potency Nevertheless, the adorable characters make this a delightful entertainment