The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1975Movie99 minEnglish

After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion of the flamboyant, seductive Dr. Frank-N-Furter and a variety of eccentric characters. Through elaborate dance and rock music, the mad scientist unveils his latest creation: a perfect, muscular man.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users84%
Director: Jim SharmanGenres: Musical, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, get stranded on a remote road and seek help at a spooky castle. They discover it's the home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist who is holding a convention of aliens from the planet Transylvania. The couple's innocent world is turned upside down as they are drawn into a night of debauchery, musical numbers, and bizarre scientific experiments.

Critical Reception

Initially a critical and commercial failure upon its 1975 release, 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' has since achieved legendary cult status. While its initial reviews were largely dismissive, its unique blend of horror, comedy, and musical elements, combined with its transgressive themes and audience participation, led to midnight screenings becoming a phenomenon. Today, it's widely celebrated as a groundbreaking cult film that broke cinematic taboos and fostered a devoted global following.

What Reviewers Say

  • A wildly eccentric and campy musical that thrives on its over-the-top performances and cult appeal.
  • Praised for its unique blend of genres and its enduring legacy of audience participation.
  • While initially panned, its subversive themes and memorable songs have cemented its status as a beloved cult classic.

Google audience: Google users generally love 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' for its infectious energy, outrageous humor, and iconic musical numbers. Many appreciate its campy aesthetic and its ability to create a sense of community through interactive viewings.

Fun Fact

The film's original release was met with terrible reviews and poor box office performance, but it gained popularity through midnight screenings, where audiences would dress up as characters and interact with the film.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I'm afraid to say that seeing this very recently on the big screen without an huge degree of audience participation showed the film up rather poorly for what is has has now become - tame! Barry Bostwick ("Brad") and new wife Susan Sarandon ...
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**As a film, it could be better, but it's funny and bizarre enough for us to see it at least once in our lives.** This is one of those films that everyone should see at least once in their life. It's a pretty good comedy musical where sa...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

A time(warp)less classic!
tricksy

tricksy

Moving on from the riotous cult stage show which was born in a small studio theatre in the early 70s, this movie version is a well-cast, outrageous romp showcasing the absurdity and sci-fi obsession of Richard O'Brien's inventive musical. ...