The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a wildly theatrical, wildly transgressive rock-musical horror-comedy about a strait-laced young couple who stumble into the most outrageous party of their lives. Newly engaged Brad Majors and Janet Weiss get stranded on a stormy night and find refuge at the remote mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter — a flamboyant, gender-bending mad scientist from “Transsexual, in the galaxy of Transylvania.” What begins as a refuge quickly becomes an unforgettable night of seduction, creation and chaos: Frank proudly unveils his muscular creation Rocky, old flames and grudges erupt, and the house’s bizarre residents (Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia and the doomed Eddie) spin the evening into mayhem. Seeing the film is a sensory overload: catchy rock‑opera numbers, extravagant costumes and makeup, campy horror and sci‑fi pastiche, and shockingly frank sexual themes delivered with outrageous humor and theatrical swagger. Expect earworm songs (including the cult favorite “Time Warp”), melodramatic set pieces, bold gender-play, and a mix of satire and sincere affection for B-movie excess. The pacing swings between comic set pieces and darker, more surreal moments, so the experience is as playful as it is unsettling. Audiences usually leave entertained and provoked — laughing, singing, and often a little scandalized. The movie’s midnight-show tradition turns viewings into communal events where viewers shout back, dress up, and participate, so whether you watch it straight through or join a raucous screening, you’ll get a provocative, exuberant, and unforgettable night of music, mayhem, and liberation. Suitable for viewers ready for adult themes, campy thrills, and audacious showmanship.

Actors: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick

Director: Jim Sharman

Runtime: 100 min

Genres: Comedy, Horror, Musical

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