The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
A newly engaged couple stumbles into a surreal mansion of mad science, music, and darkly comic seduction.
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.
How intense is The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. The humor runs absurdist. Rated R.
What The Rocky Horror Picture Show feels like
- Tone
- campysurrealwhimsicaldarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Is The Rocky Horror Picture Show for you?
Is The Rocky Horror Picture Show scary?
Only a little. The Rocky Horror Picture Show has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Rocky Horror Picture Show gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Rocky Horror Picture Show sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Rocky Horror Picture Show OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Rocky Horror Picture Show have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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