When I was a in my teens, VH1 used to marathon The Rocky Horror Picture Show every Halloween. The movie is a combination of science fiction, horror, and musical camp. I quickly fell in love and it remains one of my favorite movies to this day.
Needless to say, my dad was thrilled
The movie features Tim Curry as Dr. Frank N. Furter, a sweet transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania. He and his minions, Magenta and Rif-Raf, have set up a base on Earth that attracts the attention of two lost travelers and their professor. The movie features Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf in supporting roles.
One of my favorite parts of the movie are the songs. From the opening number, to the Time Warp, through the finale, the music is awesome. The movie is also terrifically quotable which is evidenced in midnight viewings throughout the years which feature audience participation. At midnight shows, that are particularly popular around Halloween, viewers bring props and yell perfectly timed jibes at the screen all while singing along!
Some of my favorite quotes from the movie, which I have contemplated getting tattooed on my person, are:
'Whatever happened to Fay Wray? / That delicate satin-draped frame / As it clung to her thigh / How I started to cry / 'Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same.'
'Give yourself over to absolute pleasure / Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh / Erotic nightmare beyond any measure / and sensual daydreams to treasure forever / Can't you just see it?'
'Don't Dream it, Be it.'
'It's not easy having a good time. Even smiling makes my face ache.'
'Toucha-toucha-toucha-touch me! I wanna feel dirty!'
You can find more information in the links below.
Happy Halloween, everybody.
Recommended links:
Wikipedia article on Rocky Horror
Rocky Horror on IMDB
Official fan site
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