The Rocky Horror Picture Show Reviews

1975

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70
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THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW is a magical phenomenon unlike anything ever before seen onscreen. Borrowing largely from cinema's horror conventions, the film begins as an innocent young couple is stranded at the home of a mad scientist who is building the perfect man. The castle is filled with a most bizarre group of characters .. Read more

Starring	Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien
Director	Jim Sharman
Genres	Comedy, Gay/Lesbian, Horror, Music/Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Critics' reviews (3) of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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This surprisingly witty and wickedly naughty Queen Mother of cult movies is a campy, vampy, kinky musical send-up of old horror flicks. Revealing what happens when strait-laced Brad and Janet get stranded at the weird castle of Frank N Furter — Tim Curry wringing every ounce of deranged humour from his glam-rock role in a landmark performance — it cleverly satirises Frankenstein, haunted-house mysteries, science-fiction clichés and Carry On sexual identity confusion. The score is justifiably famous — standout songs are Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me and Sweet Transvestite — and if you've never seen it, give yourself a treat. If you have, then let's do The Time Warp again!
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
A spoof of horror and science-fiction movies, based on a hit musical, and notable mainly for the high-energy performance of Tim Curry, repeating his stage success as a transvestite transsexual from Transylvania.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Why did the fans turn late-nite screenings of this cult favourite into an elaborate ritual of dressing-up, singing... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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13 out of 18 people found this review helpful

Marvellous

It has all been said already so here are my five stars to add to all the others.
- - Idontlikenicknames from Hertfordshire
  - Posted 23 May 2005 21:18
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

I saw this film before I had the chance to see it in theatre for the 30th anniversary show (largely due to my enviable youth, ahem..) and I think they did an excellent job if not for the casting alone. It's completely different from anything else you could ever see. The songs are legendary as well as the characters. I would say it does sort of lull a bit as it nears the end, but everything the film has to offer makes up for that. An absolute cult classic.
- - Kerri#4 from FALKIRK
  - Posted 18 Apr 2004 unknown
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Wierd

This is a really wierd film, but i felt that i should watch it because everyone i know has already seen it!

It is so bizare!!!
- - A customer from kidderminster, uk
  - Posted 05 Oct 2007 15:52
Most recent members' reviews (2) of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful

let's do the time warp

A really odd but amazing film. Young lovers visiting a friend end up in a Nut House. It has really catchy music that you will just keep singing and singing, 'let's do the time warp yeah, it's just a jump to the left ......'.
- - 3girlsonfilm from cambridge
  - Posted 02 Feb 2004 20:21
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Wierd

This is a really wierd film, but i felt that i should watch it because everyone i know has already seen it!

It is so bizare!!!
- - A customer from kidderminster, uk
  - Posted 05 Oct 2007 15:52

13 out of 18 people found this review helpful

Marvellous

It has all been said already so here are my five stars to add to all the others.
- - Idontlikenicknames from Hertfordshire
  - Posted 23 May 2005 21:18
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

I saw this film before I had the chance to see it in theatre for the 30th anniversary show (largely due to my enviable youth, ahem..) and I think they did an excellent job if not for the casting alone. It's completely different from anything else you could ever see. The songs are legendary as well as the characters. I would say it does sort of lull a bit as it nears the end, but everything the film has to offer makes up for that. An absolute cult classic.
- - Kerri#4 from FALKIRK
  - Posted 18 Apr 2004 unknown
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Wierd

This is a really wierd film, but i felt that i should watch it because everyone i know has already seen it!

It is so bizare!!!
- - A customer from kidderminster, uk
  - Posted 05 Oct 2007 15:52
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Hmmm

Well to be honest, I feel asleep. I was tired in the first place, but this film just sent me straight to bed. It was cool don't get me wrong, but in some parts I was like 'Kill Me!! Now!!'. Hmmmm
- - ClubKaboomer from London
  - Posted 17 Feb 2008 07:54
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

THIS IS SOOO FUNNY!

OK it may be old, but it still cracks me up every time i see Chris Biggins doing the Timewarp. Tim Curry is excellent, as is Susan Sarandon as the delightfully crazy Janet. I love this, and could watch it over and over.
- - A customer from Paisley, Scotland
  - Posted 31 Aug 2005 22:20
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Absolute Pleasure

absolutly incredible! do not listen to those boring weirdos who hate it, a absolute classic, if u like any of the following films you might aswell like this 1

.cabaret

.chicago

.wizard of oz

the only thing they have in commen is there queer musicals, but the rocky horror show is unique and worth the go, as dr frank qoutes 'give yourslf over to absolute pleasure'

tata xxxxxx
- - A customer from england, brighton
  - Posted 24 Jan 2007 17:37
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Oh no what was this ?

This is horrible. Can't belive I saw this.
- - Niraj from Northolt
  - Posted 22 Aug 2008 15:32
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Quivering with A-ntic-ip-ation!

I'd like to say it is an unforgettable movie but I'd forgotten how boring the last 30 mins or so can be. But TRHPS is a movie that does stick in the mind - the bit I always remembered was Meat Loaf's entry via the freezer door.

Everyone should watch this film, at least once - you don't have to dress up!
- - MonkeyGeorge from Angus
  - Posted 20 Aug 2004 18:56
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Pure camp, with raw rock energy

The movie is more like an experience!! Gender bending camp comedy with amazing tunes, this movie is a must see for everyone time after time. The humour is cuttingly funny, and the cast is strewn with stage and screen royalty...

A true gem for everyone to see.
- - reverendblack from EAST SUSSEX
  - Posted 03 Apr 2005 16:49
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful

let's do the time warp

A really odd but amazing film. Young lovers visiting a friend end up in a Nut House. It has really catchy music that you will just keep singing and singing, 'let's do the time warp yeah, it's just a jump to the left ......'.
- - 3girlsonfilm from cambridge
  - Posted 02 Feb 2004 20:21

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Critics' reviews (3)
This surprisingly witty and wickedly naughty Queen Mother of cult movies is a campy, vampy, kinky musical send-up of old horror flicks. Revealing what happens when strait-laced Brad and Janet get stranded at the weird castle of Frank N Furter — Tim Curry wringing every ounce of deranged humour from his glam-rock role in a landmark performance — it cleverly satirises Frankenstein, haunted-house mysteries, science-fiction clichés and Carry On sexual identity confusion. The score is justifiably famous — standout songs are Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me and Sweet Transvestite — and if you've never seen it, give yourself a treat. If you have, then let's do The Time Warp again!
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
A spoof of horror and science-fiction movies, based on a hit musical, and notable mainly for the high-energy performance of Tim Curry, repeating his stage success as a transvestite transsexual from Transylvania.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Why did the fans turn late-nite screenings of this cult favourite into an elaborate ritual of dressing-up, singing... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008

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