Is Rocky Horror suitable for 12 year olds?

The Rocky Horror Show is recommended for ages 12 and older. Please note, this show contains scenes of an adult nature.
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Is Rocky Horror Picture Show ok for 12 year olds?

Rocky Horror is one of the best, if not the best-executed, examples of a film that celebrates the odd, the rejected, the rock-'n'-roll misfits who live by the beat of their own wayward drum. It's just not for kids.
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What age is Rocky Horror?

The Rocky Horror Show is suitable for ages 12 and above – Be warned, this show has rude parts!
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Is Rocky Horror actually scary?

The musical film, which isn't as scary as it is campy, was created as a spoof of B-horror movies that usually feature far-fetched plots, mediocre acting, and low budgets. The film stars Tim Curry in his breakout role as Frank N. Furter, a cross-dressing mad scientist who lives in a Victorian Gothic-style castle.
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Is the Rocky Horror Picture Show gory?

Violence & Gore (5)

It is strongly implied the a man was fed to everyone at dinner. A man's gory remains are shown, but they're very fake looking. Some people are fatally shot with a ray gun. No gore or blood.
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Can kids go to Rocky Horror Show?

Is there an age requirement? The Rocky Horror Show is recommended for ages 12 and older. Please note, this show contains scenes of an adult nature.
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Are there any inappropriate scenes in Rocky?

Some kissing and minor sexual discussions. Parents need to know that Rocky is a classic underdog boxing tale that includes plenty of boxing violence, plus a secondary character smashes up a room with a baseball bat when angry. This same character drinks heavily.
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Is Rocky Horror a queer movie?

The film's queer themes, aesthetic motifs, and LGBTQ+ representation are detailed to understand what made it a hit amongst working-class queer audiences of the 1970s and 1980s.
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Why are people so obsessed with Rocky Horror?

To the fans, Rocky Horror is a repeated cycle, of going home and coming back to see the film each weekend, making the practice a ritual of compulsive, re-affirmation of community that has been compared to a "religious event". The audience call backs are similar to responses in church during a mass.
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What does it mean to be a virgin at Rocky Horror?

VIRGIN - In the common world, this usually refers to a person who has not engaged in sexual relations. In the ROCKY HORROR world, this word refers to the many unfortunate people who have never experienced THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (RHPS) in a theater with an audience and a live cast.
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Is there swearing in Rocky Horror?

The word "f*ck" is used once, in a song lyric. The word "dammit" is used 10 times in a song lyric. "goddammit" is said once outside of the song. "Godd*mn" is used once.
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Whose lips are at the beginning of Rocky Horror?

The opening scene and song, "Science Fiction/Double Feature", consists of the lips of Patricia Quinn (who appears in the film later as the character Magenta and as 'Trixie the Usherette' in the original London production, where she also sings the song) but has the vocals of actor and Rocky Horror creator, Richard O' ...
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What to expect at your first Rocky Horror?

It's an interactive smorgasbord of dancing, prop throwing, and shouting all the callbacks you can muster. Getting ready for your first Rocky Horror can be as easy as mastering the Time Warp. It's just a jump to the left, a step to the right, and a bag of bubbles and glow sticks.
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Should I let my 12 year old watch horror movies?

Talk with your child

Remember that although some children may be perfectly OK with spooky content, others may not enjoy it at all. Children can feel pressured into watching a horror movie if they are with a group of friends. Discuss your family's rules with your child.
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Why can't you wear stripes to Rocky Horror?

The main no-no is wearing a striped top. Apparently members of the crew were accidentally caught on screen wearing striped sweatshirts during the filming of the 1975 The Horror Picture Show* and stripes have been frowned upon ever since.
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What to wear to Rocky Horror if you don't have a costume?

Like we said, you can wear most anything you like to Rocky Horror. Jeans and a t-shirt. Dress. Button shirt and khaki pants.
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Is there a deeper meaning to Rocky Horror?

The Rocky Horror Show's principal symbol of queer culture—Frank—exhibits a concerning portrayal when in drag: he oppresses women and transgender people, and he uses power and dominance as tools for oppression and alienation.
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Was Rocky Horror a flop?

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” was an absolute flop when it premiered in 1975. The iconic, campy horror musical garnered horrible reviews from critics, and maybe rightfully so.
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What does the red triangle mean in Rocky Horror?

In his book Cosmic Light: The Birth Of A Cult classic (still my favourite book on the subject of Rocky Horror), author Jim Whittaker points out that different prisoners were made to wear different symbols (a Star of David for Jews, a pink triangle for homosexuals, and a red triangle for political prisoners).
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What is Rocky Horror a parody of?

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical science-fiction horror-comedy film. The film is a parody tribute to the science fiction and horror movies of the 1930s. The story centers on a young couple, recently engaged, whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where they seek a telephone and shelter.
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Why do people love Rocky Horror so much?

Frank N-Furter himself speaks enormous volumes of what makes the film so popular. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a movie about liberating yourself and showing your own originality. The beauty of expression is showcased by the millions of fans who dress up and party like there is no tomorrow in the theaters.
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Is Rocky suitable for a 10 year old?

Boxing classic Rocky from 1976, starring Sylvester Stallone, was moved from a PG rating on video to a 12A for the 2020 theatrical re-release. The BBFC said its reclassification was due to "moderate violence, mouthed strong language and domestic abuse".
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Why is Rocky 16+?

Sexual violence scene easily misinterpreted by young people

This is meant to show how Rocky is a great guy who overcomes a timid girl's resistance. But, as my husband (who is a criminal law professor) said, Rocky's behaviour constitutes sexual assault under the law.
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Is Rocky 2 ok for kids?

Parents need to know that Rocky II is the first of many sequels in the Rocky franchise. There's a lot of boxing violence: Rocky and Apollo beat each other to a pulp, with blood running down their faces.
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