Fellman's Movie Reviews

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical comedy/horror film directed by Jim Sharmon. The film is based on the 1973 musical stage production “The Rocky Horror Show”, written by Richard O’Brien, the actor who plays Riff-Raff in the movie. There are several other actors from the musical in the movie, including Nell Campbell who plays Columbia, and Patricia Quinn, who plays Magenta. The movie stars Tim Curry in his first major role, Susan Sarandon in one of her first movies, and Barry Bostwick as Brad. Peter Hinwood plays Rocky, Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s creation. 

Despite never having gone to see it in theatres at one of the midnight screenings, I’m a big fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I saw it when I was younger and I was just like “what in the hell is going on?” It doesn’t make any sense. People are singing and dancing. The plot is all over the place. God knows the acting doesn’t help, as the characters are purposely being as weird as possible because that’s literally their character. Tim Curry looks like he’s having the time of his life, though. That’s the one thing you have to give this movie. Tim Curry deserves an Oscar for this movie. I’ve never seen anybody having so much fun playing a character.  

And it is a fun movie. From the songs to the weirdness. It’s a good ride. You can’t deny that The Rocky Horror Picture Show is just plain fun to watch. The songs are catchy. The visuals are entertaining. There’s always something new to notice every time you watch it. A little easter egg that you didn’t notice the last time. Directors put stuff like that in their movies expecting people to never notice it. And 99% of the time, nobody does. But, watch it enough times, and you’re bound to see it.  

Rocky Horror wasn’t popular when it first came out. In fact, it was mostly ignored by fans and critics alike. It wasn’t until it started playing in midnight theaters almost a year later, and people started talking back to the screen that it became popular. Then it became a cultural fad and people all over America were going to midnight screenings of Rocky Horror dressed up as characters in the movie. It’s been happening for over 50 years now. It’s the longest running movie in American history. 

So, yeah. Go and see The Rocky Horror Picture Show. If nothing else, at least just once. Just so you know what it is. Because it’s culturally significant. It’s been selected for preservation by the National Film Registry for its cultral and historical significance. But I personally think you might like it. It’s kind of weird the first time you see it. But you’ll get over it. And as always, keep on watching, with a smile on your face…