The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Director: Jim Sharman

Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick

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.

I must be honest, many years ago when I first saw the trailer to ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’, my exact words were “This looks stupid.” By chance one day I decided to watch it, and boy am I glad I did!! I wonder how many times I’ve watched this since that day.

This is without a doubt one of the greatest musicals ever, if not the greatest. Sure, a lot of people will dislike the film for its theme, but either way you have to agree the music is unforgettable, the lyrics sensational (and funny!), and the make-up and costumes superb! I wonder how many Rocky Horror theme parties/dress codes there’s been over the years…

Tim Curry steals the show as Frank N. Furter!! It simply would not have been the same without him. This is the best performance of his career, and possibly of any actor. He is BRILLIANT and oh-so-perfectly cast. Richard O’Brien (the brain behind Rocky Horror) is also very good as Riff Raff. And Peter Hinwood is simply delicious as Rocky Horror!

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is a cinematic treat that will continue to entertain, thrill and excite viewers for many years to come. It is erotic, sensual, funny, and features the best original and most memorable music written for a show (as this was a show before the film). I can watch this over and over and over and over…

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ was an enormous box office success, raking in $140 million on a measly $1.4 million budget!