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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543267461
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 05, 2006
Running Time: 94 minutes
Sales Rank: 33764
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1981
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Brad and Janet from Rocky Horror are in trouble again in this funny semi-sequel, featuring an early appearance by Dame Edna.
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Rating: - This is terrible...I like it!
The music is fantastic, the plot (after 20+ viewings) is still, to use the words of Richard O'Brien "Muddled...confused." I can't even begin to describe it to people. I heard in an interview with Patricia Quinn that one day during filming, Barry Humphries asked her "Pat? Do you know what this is about?" "No," she replied. That about sums this movie up, but it's good anyway.
I'm a proud owner of a copy of the video, and I whip it out at the slightest provocation. What I especially like about the movie is the rhythm, the feel of it. It belongs to no specific time, it's long-ago and it's now, and it's the future. It's almost alagorical, it's an absurdist perspective on media.
Rating: - A "Rocky Horror" Sequel
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If you don't fully understand this 1981 pseudo-sequel to THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, don't let it bother you. Just sit back, go with it, and you will have a very entertaining ride.
The earlier film's two leads, Brad and Janet (played this time by Cliff De Young and Jessica Harper), are back for this movie. Their hometown of Denton, U.S.A. is now transformed into a giant TV studio, where the brainwashed citizens remain transfixed by a series of inane programs.
The sponsor (also De Young) of these shows, however, has a nefarious plan afoot that involves locking Brad away in a mental institution and turning Jessica into a seductive television star.
As with THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, the strongest element in this often baffling film is the clever music and lyrics by Richard O'Brien. His delightful, toe-tapping score boasts many gems, including "Bitchin' in the Kitchen," and "Little Black Dress," capably performed by De Young, Harper and O'Brien, who plays the creepy head doctor at the mental institution.
Aside from Richard O'Brien, director Jim Sharman and co-composer/musical director Richard Hartley, there are several cast members from THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW who are also in this movie. They include Patricia Quinn, Nell Campbell and Charles Gray.
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Rating:  - Collection rarities
Even die hard Rocky Horror fans will cringe at this movie. This film is like the seriously embarrasing black sheep sister in the Rocky Horror family. However, unlike Rocky Horror that you can enjoy multiple viewings of, this is worth only a one or 2 time look. If all the original cast were in it, and maybe a bit darker of atmosphere, it may have had a chance. God Bless Richard O'Brien's 70's rock #'s in the original masterpiece. This is more his 80's excurtion in comedy. You'll need shock treatment after watching this! However, I like weirdness, and there is some remedial value on that level. I own it as a Rocky fanatic, only for completing the collection.
Rating:  - Strange, unimpressive, non-entertaining (typical sequel?)
Since I like RHS, I decided to have a look at this sequel. Given that it's not particularly well known (some people calling it "hidden gem"...), I was wondering whether there is a reason for that -- after all, you'd think rocky-heads would definitely have checked it out.
Well, yes, there is a reason. This musical/movie is rubbish, almost complete waste of time. Lack of plot is more evident than in RHS, and all in all it's just meaningless -- not funny, not particularly witty, doesn't go anywhere. And its "criticism" of media (or parody of 60s/70s tv shows, whatever) is too direct, too unsubtle. All in all, it's unfortunately a quite typical sequel.
I guess it is possible that in its time this was relevant, and it has just aged badly. But there are many movies that were relevant in their day and yet are still enjoyable to watch. This one is not vintage wine but low-grade vinegar.
I still give it two stars (as opposed to one) since it is some fun to spot all early-80s artifacts, from Space Invaders arcade machines to hair styles. And character casting/acting is not bad, even though plot is below sub-standard, and music is just-ok as well.
Rating: - "DVD player, can't this movie end sooner than later...?"
"Shock Treatment" is the sequel to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". It bombed at the box office and was nearly forgotten until it was finally released on DVD. Apparently it's had a bit of a cult fandom, though not as strong as the original. Unfortunately, the film its fans adore isn't as strong either.
The plot involves Brad and Janet (our heroes from the previous film) finding themselves in "Denton, USA", a TV station that practically functions as its own city. They're chosen as contestants for a medical game show, and the owner of the station falls in love with Janet. He immediately has Brad locked up while Janet is brain-washed into his adoring bride. Among the strange, eclectic cast include the two doctors overlooking Brad (Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn, playing incest again) the nurse (Nell Campbell, aka Little Nell) and the "blind" show host.
The ensemble is all right for the most part. Brad and Janet are played by two different people: Cliff De Young and Jessica Harper. They're OK, except I could never get over Jessica Harper's voice; it can sometimes get deep, kinda like Cher's does, and there were times where she was singing off-screen and I actually, sincerely thought Brad was singing!
The story itself tries really hard to be clever, but falls short of a lot of potential. Spoofing sensationalist television would especially strike a chord in this day and age of reality shows, but the movie can't get off the ground with it. It just sticks to the thin ... Read More
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