The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Ryan McDermott and Sam Barnett
Director Jim Sharman’s 1975 cult classic, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, has become one of the best known stage musical adaptations in modern film history. The film gained notoriety by pioneering the concept of a major production that openly displayed homosexuality on screen. An issue that was only beginning to find its way out of the back alley theater halls of Londons Eastend and on to the world stage.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, tells the story of a young couple, (played by Barry Boswick and Susan Sarandon) stranded in the deserted country side due to car failure. The two proceed to search for a telephone eventually stumbling across an old building weathered by the sands of time. Out of desperation the two reluctuntly enter seeking a telephone. Once inside they meet a variety peculiar individuals adjourned in strange clothing. At this point the audience is introduced to Tim Curry playing Master Frank N, Furter a blatantly cross dressing lunatic. Henceforth the bold expressions of homosexuality begin.
The depiction of men in womens clothing made a loud statement about the arrival of such issues intentionally or not dawning a new age of Homosexual rights and liberation.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, served an example to the homosexual community sending a message to be proud and open of their sexual preferences. Portraying men as women was a bold and daring move one which transgressed the confines of the screen. Most importantly it showed the entertainment world that a studio production can display controversial issues and still rein in a considerably large audince still eexpanding to this day.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, is now a cult classic followed fastidously by a large range of people, (not just homosexuals). Many enjoy the film for its out there style and attitude completely revolutioning the entertainment industry and refreshing the boring conventionally lame range of movies that were created during the time period.
If you are after a loony plot packed with recitable lyrics sure to drive your workmates mad then you have to see this film. If you are to ignorant to get over your insecurities and predjudices then take a good look in the mirror and dive off a bridge.
4 out of 5
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