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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1975 film directed by Jim Sharman
Movie film Q751921
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a movie that belongs to several genres: musical film, comedy horror, horror film, erotic thriller, science fiction film, and LGBTQ-related film[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. This classification indicates the movie's diverse themes and elements.

The combination of these genres in The Rocky Horror Picture Show[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] suggests a unique blend of music, comedy, horror, and science fiction. The movie's inclusion in the LGBTQ-related film genre[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] also highlights its relevance to this community.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show's multiple genres[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] have contributed to its distinct identity and appeal. The movie's ability to blend different genres has made it a notable example of a film that can transcend traditional genre boundaries[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

Overall, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a movie that embodies a range of genres, including musical film, comedy horror, horror film, erotic thriller, science fiction film, and LGBTQ-related film[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Summary

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show was directed by Jim Sharman[4].
  • Jim Sharman wrote the screenplay for The Rocky Horror Picture Show[5].
  • Richard O'Brien wrote the screenplay for The Rocky Horror Picture Show[6].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show's composer is recorded as Richard O'Brien[7].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show's genre is musical film[8].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show's genre is comedy horror[9].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show's genre is horror film[10].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show's genre is erotic thriller[11].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show's genre is science fiction film[12].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show's genre is LGBTQ-related film[13].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show's based on is recorded as The Rocky Horror Show[14].
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show was followed by Shock Treatment[15].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Tim Curry[16].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Nell Campbell[17].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Peter Hinwood[18].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Barry Bostwick[19].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Charles Gray[20].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Jonathan Adams[21].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Susan Sarandon[22].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Richard O'Brien[23].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Patricia Quinn[24].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Meat Loaf[25].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Jeremy Newson[26].
  • A cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was Hilary Labow[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

The Rocky Horror Picture Show was produced by Michael White[28]. It was directed by Jim Sharman[4]. Screenwriters include Jim Sharman[5] and Richard O'Brien[6]. Cast members include Tim Curry[16], Nell Campbell[17], Peter Hinwood[18], Barry Bostwick[19], Charles Gray[20], and Jonathan Adams[21].

Publication

Publication dates include January 1, 1975[29] and June 24, 1977[30]. The original language of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was English[31]. Genres include musical film[8], comedy horror[9], horror film[10], erotic thriller[11], science fiction film[12], and LGBTQ-related film[13]. It is part of National Film Registry[32]. It was distributed by video on demand[33].

Subject and Themes

The Rocky Horror Picture Show's main subject is mad scientist[34].

Reception

Reviews include 6.9/10[35], 80%[36], and 65/100[37].

Adaptations and Inspiration

The Rocky Horror Picture Show was followed by Shock Treatment[15].

Why It Matters

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Related Entities

Barry Bostwick film Meat Loaf Netflix Susan Sarandon Tim Curry United Kingdom United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [4] ↑ . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] ↑ . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [32] ↑ . loc.gov. Retrieved . loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [35] ↑ . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [30] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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