The Rocky Horror Picture Show Review

Derek Strauss
Many people who watch this film on DVD do not understand many parts it. Some viewers even say that it is a mindless waste of time. However, it has developed a huge cult following. This is due in large part to the theater management allowing viewers of the film to participate in "acting" out the movie on the stage while the movie plays. Participants will spend quite a bit of money on props and costumes to play their favorite character(s).

Starring such actors as Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Meatloaf, and Nell Campbell, this film will provide a its viewers with a comedic adventure of alien proportions.

Here are a few interesting bits of trivia related to this film: It has won 2 awards (Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films (USA) Hall of Fame - 1980, and National Film Preservation Board (USA) National Film Registry - 2005) and has been nominated for three other awards. This movie has been shown continually in movie theaters since its release in 1975. This makes it the longest theatrical run in history. Also, this film was the feature film debut for Tim Curry.

The play, written by Richard O'Brien, was very successful in its first year. So successful, that Richard O'Brien and Jim Sharman, decided to make it into a musical movie. This movie has been shown continually in movie theaters since its release in 1975. This makes it the longest theatrical run in history.

This classical cult film has been playing in theaters across the United Kingdom on August 14, 1975, and in the United States since September 26, 1976. It was released on DVD on October 3, 2000. You can purchase this movie in DVD format from: Amazon.com, Foxstore.com, and Overstock.com.

A synopsis of this film can be found at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/ .
www.amazon.com/Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-Widescreen/dp/B00006D295/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1
www.foxstore.com/detail.php
www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp

Published by Derek Strauss

I am a truck driver and outdoor enthusiast with a desire to become a writer. I love to read many genres. "It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end."...  View profile

1 Comments

Post a Comment
  • Eric Capozzoli3/23/2009

    Great Film! A timeless classic that will never be forgotten!

To comment, please sign in to your Yahoo! account, or sign up for a new account.