The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Blu-Ray: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Review by JAM
Long ago, a classic was born in the midnight hours of the country as Rocky Horror time was born. A film adaptation of the British musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show became one of those movies that took on a life of its own even as it originally seemed to be less than a success. Midnight showings became its saving grace as it achieved crazy cult status with costumed participants at showings, audiences that sang and followed along with the action on screen, and a B-movie plot that has touched millions over the last 35 years, and now Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing it to Blu-ray with an awesome “package” of extras.
A newly engaged couple, Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) find themselves lost on the road to engagement, as they eventually run into a Transylvanian convention. Feeling like they are walking through a Time Warp, they are brought into the world of one Dr. Frank N. Furter (the ALWAYS amazing Tim Curry), a man in pursuit of the secret of life itself and the creator of Rocky Horror, the Frankenstein monster homage. Meeting many more oddball characters, dancing to more madcap songs, and a return to planet Transsexual keeps Brad and Janet on their toes and out of their minds, just like you will be as you watch this classic.
JAMS Ink on The Rocky Horror Picture Show
I can say I have watched it now. And it was enjoyable. And I can see how it has become such a cult classic, not really my cult, but there’s nothing wrong with that. It is a lot of fun to see actors and actresses like Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick from 35 years ago running around in a crazy musical.
This Blu-ray is one of those that extra crazy sets that will give tons of enjoyment to anyone that is a fan of the movie. From the previous extras collected from releases that had come before to the crazy amount of newly released extras (including amazing insightful photography by Mick Rock) makes this a must by for any fan of the movie, and a definite rent for anyone looking for a good time with a lot of backstory and extra filler.
EXTRAS
Blu-ray Specs:
• Restored Picture – Brand New 4K/2K Master From The Original Camera Negatives
• The Midnight Experience: The Late Night, Double Feature, Picture-in-Picture
• Show *, Vintage Callback Track (Unrated), Prop Box, Trivia Track
• BD-LIVE**: Live Lookup™ Powered by IMDb®
• Rocky-oke *: Sing It!
• Don’t Dream It, Be It: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part I
• An-tic-i-pation: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part II
• Mick Rock (A Photographer)
• Mick Rock’s Picture Show (A Gallery)
• Pressbook and Poster Gallery
• Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
• Deleted Musical Scenes and Outtakes
• Alternate Credit Ending and Misprint Ending
• Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
• Beacon Theater, New York City
“Time Warp” Music Video
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: 35TH ANNIVERSARY BLU-RAY DISC
Street Date: October 19, 2010
Screen Format: Widescreen
Audio: English 7.1 DTS HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English, French and Spanish
U.S. Rating: R
Total Run Time: 100 minutes
Closed Captioned: Yes
The Rocky Horror Picture Show from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment dances onto shelves on October 19, 2010 so check out one of the best, campiest, and amazing movies ever made.
Remember check out this review and more from JAM at www.hollywoodteenzine.com for teens and tweens, and at http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com for movies of all genres and ages.
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