The Rocky Horror Picture Show
1975 · TMDB 7.4
Directed by Jim Sharman
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.
Why it matters
Curry's breakout as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania, is a landmark of cult cinema. Full of glam rock, horror pastiche, and unapologetic queerness, it's a film that refuses to sit still.
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Released
- 1975-08-14
- Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- TMDB score
- 7.4
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Where this title sits in a journey — and where cinema takes you next.
From Transylvania to Treasure Island
Position 1 of 8
Curry's breakout as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania, is a landmark of cult cinema. Full of glam rock, horror pastiche, and unapologetic queerness, it's a film that refuses to sit still.
The Show Must Go On
Position 3 of 8
A cult classic that follows a straight-laced couple who stumble upon a transvestite scientist's castle, where they encounter a world of sexual liberation and rock 'n' roll anarchy.
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