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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (25th Anniversary Edition)

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omg! this is my favorite movie of all time, and i love the special features of the dvd.

This DVD has so much stuff about the movie that I had never seen. It has both the UK and US version (not much difference..) But the second disk has a wealth of stuff about the whole film itself from interviews with the cast (except for Tim unf.) Its also fun to watch some of the other features. All in all, you'll love this DVD if you love the movie, or just transexual vampires in general...

This Cult-Classic mixes elements of "Bride of Frankenstein" with "Forbidden Planet", "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and other classic Horror Flicks. -- The heroes, a newly engaged young couple are stranded with car trouble on a rainy night, looking to use the phone at the "Frankenfurter Mansion". They are in for a turbulant ride! -- There are some great song & dance numbers here, most noteworthy the "Time Warp" and the numbers involving "Eddie" (played by a then unknown Meatloaf). Tim Curry is delicious as the bisexual satyr-like Frankenfurter, who sees his young visitors as fair game for seduction. -- The action is fast paced with one thrill after another. It's quite understandable that some fans have watched this film every Saturday at Midnight for the past 25 years. Get a bag of rice, toast, a squirt-gun, surgical gloves, etc, and have yourself a Rocky Horror Picture Show Party!

I'm sure anyone who has ever heard of Rocky Horror has heard about it's strange cult following. Why, you ask? The Rocky Horror Picture Show is truly one of a kind. I have seen the movie at least twenty times in my lifetime (that's not a lot, compared to true fans), and surprisingly, it has never once bored me. Upon one viewing, I decided that I was too tired to really watch, so I was going to fast forward through parts of it. By the first song, "Science Fiction Double Feature", with those big, red lips up on the screen, I was hooked. The songs are very catchy, with funny lyrics that will stay in your head for weeks to come (a mixed blessing to some). Tim Curry gives his all as Frank-n-Furter, a scientist from another planet who has strange parties in the middle of the night. This part showcases his great voice, and his over-the-top acting. Also recommended for fans of Susan Sarandon. This is one of her earlier works, and you can tell that to this day, she is a little embarassed about it. If for nothing else than a pop culture reference, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a must-see. Obviously, some people will not like this film, but it's their loss.

The cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show looks fabulous re-mastered on blu-ray, and it comes with some fantastic extras, including deleted scenes, commentary, karaoke sing-a-long, both US & UK film versions, and new for the blu-ray, a "midnight experience" which has options of pic-in-pic "shadow" performance, trivia track, and on-screen directions for audience prop and vocal participation. Additionally, there is a brief photo gallery and featurette on photographer Mick Rock, along with doc's on the extensive casting process for the "shadow performers". Not surprisingly, there are noticeable audio fluctuations (between loud musical numbers and softer dialogue), but it's not much of an issue, given the trade-off of worthwhile and interesting extras. Also, the wonderful packaging is designed as a small picture-book disc container. This 35th anniversary blu-ray version of Rocky Horror Picture Show is a must-have for fans.

This is a great DVD. If you are a Rocky fan, you have to get one! If you don't know anything about the show,
this is a wonderful introduction. It doesn't take long to discover why The Rocky Horror Picture Show has become a cult classic!
All the extras that come with the DVD are icing on the cake...
Try to attend a midnight viewing - they are a hoot!

The 35th release has a neat little photo book. And the picture quality of the film is amazing. There is picture in picture special features for audience participation. If you are a fan (or are going to be) this edition is a must.

I had to re write this first sentence because I was going to start this review by saying this is one of my few guilty(movie)pleasures.

But I can't honestly say I can feel guilty in any way about this film.It is such a fantastic send up and musical romp of the horror/sci fi film genre done in such a unique manner that I'm into it from beginning to end without a second thought.

Now this is a film I believe that to really experience it you should have seen it at least once at a movie theatre.There you would not only come to understand why it is such a cult phenom but it would enchance your viewing of it in your own home.I have seen it many,many times "live" and I always find myself referencing that when I watch it now at home.

I have watched this movie in home with people who had only heard of the film but never had had the opportunity to see it "live".Some have liked it but the general concensus is one of either "huh?" or "I don't get it".The sexual references in the film coupled with the suggestive dress seems to be an off-putting factor that with proper pre theatre exposure would I think in most cases allay their feelings quite a bit.

This review is probably going to be read more by those who are already RHPS converts so this is probably the one review I will ever write that will be preaching,more than any other,to the "choir".

However if you are a RHPS virgin,I would recommend you see this film "live" first,if at all possible.If you can't, just view it with an open mind and sit back and let IT do the walking and talking.You are in for a totally unique viewing experience unlike any other you will have.The plot is see through to be sure but let the characters and especially the music just wash over you and go with the wonderful flow.

Richard O'Brien masterminded this beauty which has been translated not only onto film but to wildly successful stage productions as well.I find it hasn't aged a bit and the hard driving soundtrack is a sure fire winner all the way.

It was a cold and rainy night Brad and Janet, had a flat and needed to find shelter and a phone. There was a light. Unknown to them was the particular caste was a meeting place of a unique other worldly crowd. Soon they will have realized their mistake; but will it bee too late?

And where have all the actors gone?

Susan Sarandon from Janet Weiss to Jackie Harrison in "Stepmom (1998)" ASIN: 0767821769

She took her screen daughter to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Tim Curry (who likes to play doctor) from Doctor Frank-N-Furter to Dr. Thornton Poole in "Oscar (1991)"

Oscar is still available from amazon.co.uk

Barry Bostwick from Brad Majors to Det. Tucker Pendleton to himself in "Hollywood Squares" (1998) [TV-Series]

Meatloaf from Eddie to himself in Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell (1999) ASIN: B00003XAMG

Richard Milhouse Nixon from Himself (archive audio: resignation speech) to "Speeches of Richard Nixon, The (1995) (V)" (archive footage) he will always be with us.

And where is Denton now?

Do your homework and be sure to get these movies first:

Day the Earth Stood Still, The (1951)

Flash Gordon (1936)

Invisible Man, The (1933)

King Kong (1933)

It Came From Outer Space (1953)

Doctor X (1932)

Forbidden Planet (1956)

Tarantula (1955)

Day of the Triffids, The (1962)

Night of the Demon (1957)

When Worlds Collide (1951)

House in Nightmare Park, The (1973)

Reptile, The (1966)

Brides of Dracula, The (1960)

Man in Black, The (1949)

Night of the Demon (1957)

Forbidden Planet (1956)

First time or 100th time, have fun.

It was a cold and rainy night Brad and Janet, had a flat and needed to find shelter and a phone. There was a light. Unknown to them was the particular caste was a meeting place of a unique other worldly crowd. Soon they will have realized their mistake; but will it bee too late?

And where have all the actors gone?

Susan Sarandon from Janet Weiss to Jackie Harrison in "Stepmom" (1998).

She took her screen daughter to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Tim Curry (who likes to play doctor) from Doctor Frank-N-Furter to Dr. Thornton Poole in "Oscar" (1991).

Oscar is still available from amazon.co.uk

Barry Bostwick from Brad Majors to Det. Tucker Pendleton to himself in "Hollywood Squares" (1998) [TV-Series]

Meatloaf from Eddie to himself in "Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell" (1999)

Richard Milhouse Nixon from Himself (archive audio: resignation speech) to "Speeches of Richard Nixon, The (1995) (V)" (archive footage) he will always be with us.

And where is Denton now?

Do your homework and be sure to get these movies first:

Day the Earth Stood Still, The (1951)

Flash Gordon (1936)

Invisible Man, The (1933)

King Kong (1933)

It Came From Outer Space (1953)

Doctor X (1932)

Forbidden Planet (1956)

Tarantula (1955)

Day of the Triffids, The (1962)

Night of the Demon (1957)

When Worlds Collide (1951)

House in Nightmare Park, The (1973)

Reptile, The (1966)

Brides of Dracula, The (1960)

Man in Black, The (1949)

Night of the Demon (1957)

Forbidden Planet (1956)

First time or 100th time, have fun.