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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

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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.

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It's the weird and wonderful as newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter a problem when they car halts in the rain. They both look for contact only to find themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter a transvestite. A place to stay is offered, but will Brad and Janet want to remain there? Especially when a large group of Transylvanians dance to the 'Time Warp', Dr. Frank-N-Furter builds his own man and a whole host of participation for the audience to enjoy. Written by simon

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A Different Set Of Jaws. See more »

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Comedy | Musical

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Release Date:

26 September 1975 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

OrgĂ­a de horror y locura  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$139,876,417 (USA)
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(Remix for video release)| (35 mm optical prints)| (35 mm magnetic prints)

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(Eastmancolor)

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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The map that shows the path of Brad & Janet's trip to the castle (as shown by the criminologist) is of south eastern Ohio, south of Chillicothe. A very distinct bend in the Scioto River is visible on the left (a check of DeLorme's Ohio Gazetteer will confirm it). Near the bottom of the page you can make out "Wayne National Forest". And the town of Jackson is also visible. Though it is very blurry, it would appear that Frankenfurter's castle would be around the town of McArthur, OH. See more »

Goofs

Dr. Scott is being carried away from the castle by Brad and Janet at the end of the movie when Magenta and Riff Raff are just about to transport the castle away. After the explosion of the castle "taking off", Brad, Janet, and Dr. Scott can be seen lying strewn across the grounds, Dr. Scott lying on the remains of his wheel chair, which he did not have just moments before. See more »

Quotes

Frank: [singing] I'm just a sweet transvestite, from Transsexual Transylvania.
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Crazy Credits

At the very end of the film, The credits read: "The characters portrayed in this film are ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS and bear no resemblance to anyone living OR DEAD!" See more »

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Soundtracks

"Eddie"
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A gem of a musical that started as a smash play in London, then scored a phenomenal success on the midnight "cult movie" circuit…
7 October 2008 | by (Mexico) – See all my reviews

A middle-class young couple, motoring in the country on their wedding night, have car trouble in front of a huge mansion… Wanting to use the phone, the two approach the house and go in just as its master, Dr. Frank N. Furter, is leading an experiment… His newly made creature, the body-beautiful Rocky, is ready to be unveiled, and the innocent couple is caught up in this strange household filled with the doctor's campy, exotically dressed admirers… Both the wife and the husband are seduced by this garter-belted "scientist."

The film's first half is fast and funny, with virtually every song a memorable one… But the second half tries to do too much and the film loses much of its potency… Nevertheless, the adorable characters make this a delightful entertainment…


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