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…
A different set of jaws.
After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion of the flamboyant, seductive Dr Frank-N-Furter and a variety of eccentric characters. Through elaborate dance and rock music, the mad scientist unveils his latest creation: a perfect, muscular man.
Top Cast
Tim Curry
Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Susan Sarandon
Janet Weiss
Barry Bostwick
Brad Majors
Richard O'Brien
Riff Raff
Patricia Quinn
Magenta
Nell Campbell
Columbia
Jonathan Adams
Dr. Everett V. Scott
Peter Hinwood
Rocky Horror
Meat Loaf
Eddie
Charles Gray
The Criminologist
Jeremy Newson
Ralph Hapschatt
Hilary Farr
Betty Munroe
Pierre Bedenes
The Transylvanians
Christopher Biggins
The Transylvanians
Gaye Brown
The Transylvanians
Ishaq Bux
The Transylvanians
Reviews
A time(warp)less classic!
**As a film, it could be better, but it's funny and bizarre enough for us to see it at least once in our lives.** This is one of those films that everyone should see at least once in their life. It's a pretty good comedy musical where satire meets nonsense intensely, in a film adaptation of an English play that had been successful at the time. I don't know much about the stage version, I don't even know if there…
I'm afraid to say that seeing this very recently on the big screen without an huge degree of audience participation showed the film up rather poorly for what is has has now become - tame! Barry Bostwick ("Brad") and new wife Susan Sarandon ("Janet") find themselves stranded in the kooky manor house of "Dr. Frank N. Furter" (the excellent Tim Curry) just as he is about to unveil his newest invention - the epitome of…
FAQ about The Rocky Horror Picture Show
What is The Rocky Horror Picture Show about?
After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion of the flamboyant, seductive Dr Frank-N-Furter and a variety of eccentric characters. Through elaborate dance and rock music, the mad scientist unveils his latest…
When was The Rocky Horror Picture Show released?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show was released in 1975.
What genres does The Rocky Horror Picture Show belong to?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is categorised as Comedy, Science Fiction, Horror.
Who stars in The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show includes Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien, Patricia Quinn.