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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) -- A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) -- Dr. Frank-N-Furter promises to make Rocky into a man.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) -- Brad has something to say to Janet, dammit.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) -- To their surprise, Dr. Scott, Frank-N-Furter, and Brad discover Janet and Rocky having sex.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) -- Frank-N-Furter makes a grand appearance as the sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania, but Brad and Janet just want to use the phone.

Overview

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Director:
Jim Sharman
Writers:
Richard O'Brien (original musical play)
Jim Sharman (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
26 September 1975 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical more
Tagline:
25 Years Of Absolute Pleasure! (2000 25th Anniversary Tagline) more
Plot:
A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(24 articles)
Tim Curry joins 'Brütal Legend' cast
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Bostwick To Divorce
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dammit Janet! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Runtime:
100 min | USA:98 min (edited version)
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Chace Surround (Remix for video release) | Mono (35 mm optical prints) | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)
Certification:
UK:12 (re-rating) (1991) | UK:15 (video rating) (1987) | Iceland:12 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:X (original rating) | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:16 (re-rating) | New Zealand:M (re-rating) | Australia:M | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Finland:K-14 | France:-12 | India:A | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Japan:R | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:(Banned) (original rating) | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (re-rating) | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:AA (original rating) | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Canada:R (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (1998)
Filming Locations:
Berkshire, England, UK more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the scene near the end of the film where the house takes off, the 'house' is actually a cardboard cutout. Parts of the real house can be seen behind it. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The red carpet disappears momentarily during Columbia's tap dance. more
Quotes:
Frank: I hope you're adaptable, Dr. Scott. I know Brad is. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Band Candy (#3.6)" (1998) more
Soundtrack:
Dammit Janet more

FAQ

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52 out of 73 people found the following comment useful:-
dammit Janet!, 19 October 2003
9/10
Author: didi-5 from United Kingdom

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.

The small cast - the wonderful Tim Curry as Frank 'n Furter (the sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania'); Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon as the odd science students Brad and Janet; Patricia Quinn as Magenta ('a domestic'); Little Nell as Columbia ('a groupie'), Jonathan Adams as Dr Scott; Meat Loaf as Eddie; Richard O'Brien himself as the handyman Riff Raff; Peter Hinwood as the muscle man Rocky, created by Frank in a spoof on Frankenstein; and Charles Gray having a great time as the Criminologist - are all really good, and the songs are terrific, from the madness of 'The Timewarp' and 'Sweet Transvestite', to the ethereal 'There's a Light' and 'I'm Going Home', by way of the rocky 'Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?' and the film-reference heavy 'Science Fiction Double Feature'.

Great, great fun and the floor show sequence in particular, showcasing Frank's obsession with Fay Wray and the RKO cheapies, is exceptional, with its statues in basques and its huge swimming pool. Trash, yes, but classy trash, and most enjoyable.

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