The Message is Timeless. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a film that is timeless. Its message of acceptance is one that is still relevant today. In a world that is often filled with hate, The Rocky Horror Picture Show reminds us that it's okay to be different.

What does The Rocky Horror Picture Show symbolize?

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.

What is the whole point of The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

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.

What is the lesson of Rocky Horror Picture Show?

There is no recipe for perfection:

Frank-N-Furter thought he had the right idea for the perfect man, but in reality, Rocky was not all that he was cracked up to be. Sure he had the looks and the figure, but really, that was it.

What is the main theme of The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

At its core it tells a tale we've heard many times before, back even before Shakespeare, of braving a wilderness, of surviving lost innocence, of sexual awakening, about acceptance of difference, about birth and death, forgiveness and redemption, about the fall from grace of a transgressive god.

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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.

What does the ending of Rocky Horror mean?

Riff Raff and Magenta kill Dr. Frank-N-Furter because they want to take over his ship. They kill Rocky because he's Dr. Frank-N-Furter's creation, and they kill Columbia because — despite Eddie's murder — she is still loyal to the crazy doctor.

Why do people throw rice at Rocky Horror?

Rice: At the beginning of the film is the wedding of Ralph Hapschatt and Betty Munroe. As the newlyweds exit the church, you should throw the rice along with the on-screen wedding guests. Newspapers: When Brad and Janet are caught in the storm, Janet covers her head with a newspaper The "Plain Dealer".

Why was Eddie in the freezer?

This drove Frank into a jealous rage, leading him to use half of Eddie's brain to create Rocky. It is inferred Frank then places Eddie in the freezer to keep him on ice in case the other half of his brain was needed - explaining Eddie's emergence from the appliance as The Rocky Horror Picture Show progresses.

How did Meatloaf end up in Rocky Horror?

Meat Loaf was initially cast in The Rocky Horror Picture Show based on his prior working relationship with the film's creator, Richard O'Brien. O'Brien had seen Meat Loaf in the musical Hair and was impressed by his performance.

What happened to Brad and Janet after Rocky Horror?

Janet is now known as Janet Majors in this film, having married Brad sometime prior. She and Brad return to Denton to find that it has been taken over by Farley Flavors, a fast food magnate, who plans to turn the town into a reality television show owned by the Denton Television network.

How are Eddy and Dr. Scott related?

Dr. Scott is Eddie's uncle, and Columbia is his ex. They're extra horrified by Eddie's fate.

Why did Frank make Rocky?

The Rocky Horror Show. Frank is holding an annual, Transylvanian science convention at his castle to showcase the birth of his newest experiment, "Rocky Horror" - a fit, attractive man created solely to fulfill Frank's sexual desires.

Who was Meat Loaf's girlfriend in Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Sydneysider Nell Campbell first came to global fame playing Columbia, the love interest of Meat Loaf's Eddie, in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, released in 1975.

What happens to virgins at Rocky Horror?

You will be marked with a "V" and asked to participate in a Virgin "sacrifice." This can vary from repeating a chant after the cast to air-humping others on stage. You are not required to participate in anything you are not comfortable doing! It's all for fun.

Is there anything inappropriate in Rocky Horror Picture Show?

While there is no direct nudity, the film is very provocative, right down to the song lyrics. Expect frequent sexual innuendo, implying erections, sexual desire, and group sex. "Dammit" and "goddammit" are heard.

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).

Whose mouth is at the beginning of Rocky Horror?

1. Those iconic lips belong to Patricia Quinn, but that's not her voice. In the original stage version of Rocky Horror, the opening number was sung by the Usherette, a character that is traditionally played by the same actor who plays Magenta.

Why do people shout out at Rocky Horror?

During a showing of Rocky Horror, ad-lib responses, more commonly known as call backs, are lines the audience may shout out in response to events occurring on screen, as a form of audience participation.

What does the audience do at Rocky Horror?

The more surprised you are on your first time, the more fun it is. Rocky Horror is the first and only true audience partici-(SAY IT!)- pation movie. People yell back lines at the screen during the extended pauses between dialogue, dress up in costume and act out the film, and throw props various times during the film.

What do ladies wear to Rocky Horror Show?

Everyone has the right to wear whatever they wish. Some people make carbon-copies of the stage costumes, others take a more abstract approach. Some don't dress up at all.

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.

What are the pronouns for Frank N Furter?

(In the remake, Dr. Frank-N-Furter is, like Ms. Cox, a trans woman, and uses the pronoun she.)

What is Frank N Furter's personality?

Frank's untamed passion for sex makes him want to sleep with everyone. However, he is a jealous type and doesn't take too kindly to others butting in. Personality… flamboyant, promiscuous, and sinister.

What happened to the actor who played Rocky in Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Peter Hinwood (Rocky Horror)

Hinwood stopped acting after The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and now works as an antiques dealer in London. He decided not to ride the Rocky road to superstardom because he prefers a quiet life. He's also said that he knows he can't act, and he cringes whenever he watches himself as Rocky.