The Rocky Horror Treatment
The Rocky Horror Treatment

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The Rocky Horror Treatment

1981
Movie
23 min
English

A 1981 documentary looking at the Cult following of the Rocky Horror show and introducing the sequel "Shock Treatment".

Insights

Director: The Comic StripGenres: Comedy, Musical, Parody

Plot Summary

This comedic musical sketch from 'The Comic Strip' parodies the iconic film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. It features the main cast of The Comic Strip players engaging in absurd musical numbers and outlandish situations, riffing on the original's themes and characters with their signature anarchic humor. The sketch humorously reimagines the narrative with a distinct British punk-comedy sensibility.

Critical Reception

As a sketch from a comedy troupe, 'The Rocky Horror Treatment' was not subject to the same level of critical review as a feature film. However, it is generally regarded as a successful parody that captured the spirit of The Comic Strip's irreverent humor and appealed to fans of the original film who appreciated its comedic take. Its cult status is tied to the wider success of The Comic Strip Presents series.

What Reviewers Say

  • A hilarious and fitting parody of the cult classic.

  • Captures the anarchic and absurd humor of The Comic Strip.

  • Enjoyed by fans of the original for its comedic reinterpretation.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive among fans of The Comic Strip, who appreciate its over-the-top humor and affectionate parody of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. It's considered a classic sketch from a beloved comedy series.

Fun Fact

This sketch was part of the 'The Comic Strip's' early television work, which paved the way for their more famous series 'The Comic Strip Presents...'

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