Rocky Horror follows the story of Brad and Janet, a newly engaged couple who's car breaks down and who seek refuge at a nearby castle owned by the transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter. While there madness ensues when Frank-N-Furter brings to life his creation, Rocky. A whole lot of crazy dance numbers and bizzare characters and you have the rest of the film. This is one of my favourite musicals and can only be beaten by Phantom of the opera, its totally "out there" and doesn't hold back when it comes to touchy topics and for a 70's musical I'm impressed! Tim Curry as Frank-N-Furter was perfect, he's sleek and sexy with real charm and pulled off a transvestite rather well. The songs are cheesy and catchy, a perfect combination for this film that is a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940s through early 1970s. Time warp is by far my favourite song mainly due to the easy to learn dance steps and the two servants Riff Raff and Magenta who's voices complement each other wonderfully in a macabre, rock and roll way.
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