
The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
This short documentary, produced in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, features interviews (most previously available elsewhere) with all the usual suspects involved in the making of the cult film.
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Plot Summary
This release is not a single film but a compilation of the cult classic musical horror film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and its less successful sequel 'Shock Treatment'. It provides a double feature experience for fans of the bizarre and the beloved.
Critical Reception
The critical reception is largely based on the individual films. 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' is a cultural phenomenon, critically acclaimed for its unique style and enduring legacy, despite initial mixed reviews. 'Shock Treatment' was met with significantly less enthusiasm and is generally considered a weaker follow-up.
What Reviewers Say
- Enduring cult classic status for the original film.
- Praised for its musical numbers and subversive themes.
- The sequel is often seen as a pale imitation of the original's charm.
Google audience: Audience reception for this compilation is primarily driven by nostalgia and affection for 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. Many praise the opportunity to own both films, though the general consensus is that 'Shock Treatment' does not hold up to the original.
Awards & Accolades
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song ('I'm Going Home').
Fun Fact
The release of this double feature video in 1995 was aimed at capitalizing on the continued popularity of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' through midnight screenings and home video, decades after its initial theatrical release.
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