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Doctor Frank-N-Furter
Janet Weiss
Brad Majors
Riff Raff

Dr. Everett V. Scott
Columbia
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Critic Reviews for The Rocky Horror Picture Show
All Critics (44) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (35) | Rotten (9)
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One hundred minutes of pure queer celebration that manages to concoct a bizarre cocktail of sincerity and reckless abandon.
October 31, 2012 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
Most of the jokes that might have seemed jolly fun on stage now appear obvious and even flat. The sparkle's gone.
January 11, 2008 | Full Review… -
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March 24, 2007 | Rating: 3/5 -
The wit is too weak to sustain a film, and the songs all sound the same.
February 9, 2007 | Full Review… -
A string of hummable songs gives it momentum, Gray's admirably straight-faced narrator holds it together, and a run on black lingerie takes care of almost everything else.
February 9, 2006 | Full Review… -
Viewed on video simply as a movie, without the midnight sideshow, it's cheerful and silly, and kind of sweet, and forgettable.
October 23, 2004 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Apr 07, 2015The Rocky Horror Picture Show is about as cult as it gets, without actually getting illegal. Taking into account the year it was released and the mostly unknown cast that were picked, the success of the film was phenomenal. Richard O'Brien writing the songs managed to do what seems impossible to most - writing a musical where al the songs are catchy and don't come across as "fillers". The low-budget works perfectly with the camp tone and is great for adapting the stage show into a memorable "picture show". The film is definitely a spoof of B-movies, hammer-style horror films and a general tribute to "giving yourself over to absolute pleasure". Tim Curry as Frank N' Furter is quite something and its great to see foetus Susan Sarandon.Harry W Super Reviewer
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Nov 16, 2014"Let's do the Time Warp again!" The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a madcap horror musical that became a cultural phenomenon. The story follows a stranded couple that takes shelter at a nearby castle and are taken on a psychedelic journey of the bizarre by Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a "sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania." The film satirizes the sci-fi and horror genres, with particular allusions to Frankenstein and Dracula. Featuring several of the original stars from the stage production, the cast is amazingly good, giving incredible performances. And the musical numbers are especially energetic, with fun and rambunctious songs; such as "The Time Warp" and "Science Fiction/Double Feature." A garish and irreverent film that goes all out, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is wildly entertaining.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Oct 17, 2013Weirder than I thought. It was entertaining and sometimes even eccentrically beautiful but I don't think it is a must-see.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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Oct 03, 2013Just saw this movie for the first time today. Loved it!Jacob P Super Reviewer
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Quotes
Brad Majors: | Janet, they're obviously foreigners, and this must be one of their national dances. |
Dr. Frank-N-Furter: | That's a rather tender subject. Another slice, anyone? |
Dr. Frank-N-Furter: | Don't be upset...It was a mercy killing...He had a certain naive charm, but no muscle |
Dr. Frank-N-Furter: | Don't be upset...It was a mercy killing. He had a certain naive charm, but no muscle. |
Dr. Frank-N-Furter: | I hope you're adaptable, Dr. Scott. I know Brad is. |
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