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*The Rocky Horror Picture Show* is a 1975 independent musical comedy horror film that uniquely blends these genres.
Answer: True
The film is explicitly identified as a 1975 independent musical comedy horror film, combining these distinct genres.
Jim Sharman solely wrote the screenplay for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*.
Answer: False
The screenplay for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* was co-written by Jim Sharman and Richard O'Brien.
The film *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* is an original story, not based on any prior stage production.
Answer: False
The film is based on the 1973 musical stage production titled *The Rocky Horror Show*.
Tim Curry's portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* marked his debut film role.
Answer: True
Tim Curry's role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* is explicitly stated as his debut film performance.
*The Rocky Horror Picture Show* was primarily filmed in Hollywood, California.
Answer: False
The film was primarily shot in the United Kingdom at Bray Studios and on location at Oakley Court.
Richard O'Brien plays the role of the Criminologist in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*.
Answer: False
Richard O'Brien plays the role of Riff Raff, while the Criminologist is a separate character who narrates the film.
Richard O'Brien was inspired to write *The Rocky Horror Show* by his extensive background in classical theatre.
Answer: False
Richard O'Brien's inspiration for *The Rocky Horror Show* came from his love for science fiction, B horror movies, muscle flicks, and 1950s rock and roll, not classical theatre.
The film budget for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* was less than that of the original stage production.
Answer: False
The film budget for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* was US$1,600,000, which was significantly more than the stage production's budget.
Susan Sarandon faced the challenge of a broken leg during the filming of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*.
Answer: False
Susan Sarandon fell ill with pneumonia during filming, not a broken leg.
Patricia Quinn provided the vocals for the opening song 'Science Fiction/Double Feature'.
Answer: False
While Patricia Quinn's lips are shown, the vocals for 'Science Fiction/Double Feature' were provided by Richard O'Brien.
What is the full title and primary genre of the 1975 film *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*, a 1975 independent musical comedy horror film.
Who directed *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: Jim Sharman
Upon what earlier work is *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* based?
Answer: A 1973 musical stage production titled *The Rocky Horror Show*.
Who co-wrote the screenplay for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* with Jim Sharman?
Answer: Richard O'Brien
Which country served as the primary filming location for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: United Kingdom
Which actor famously portrayed Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film?
Answer: Tim Curry
What character does Richard O'Brien, the creator of the original musical, play in the film?
Answer: Riff Raff
What was the original working title for the stage production that became *The Rocky Horror Show*?
Answer: *They Came from Denton High*
What was the approximate budget for the film production of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: US$1,600,000
What health challenge did Susan Sarandon encounter during the filming of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: She fell ill with pneumonia.
Who provided the vocals for the opening song 'Science Fiction/Double Feature' in the film?
Answer: Richard O'Brien
What does the image of Oakley Court represent in the context of the film's production?
Answer: A primary filming location for exterior shots and gothic atmosphere.
Brad and Janet intentionally seek out Dr. Frank-N-Furter's castle after hearing rumors about his scientific experiments.
Answer: False
Brad and Janet arrive at the mysterious castle because their car breaks down on a rainy night, not because they intentionally sought it out.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter narrates the events of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*.
Answer: False
The events of the film are narrated by a criminologist from an unspecified point in the future, not Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
When Brad and Janet arrive at the castle, they are welcomed by the eccentric inhabitants who perform 'The Time Warp'.
Answer: True
Upon Brad and Janet's arrival, the castle's eccentric inhabitants perform the iconic song 'The Time Warp' as a welcome.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter is a human scientist from Earth who creates Rocky.
Answer: False
Dr. Frank-N-Furter is an alien transvestite mad scientist from the planet Transsexual in the galaxy of Transylvania.
Eddie escapes Dr. Frank-N-Furter's castle and helps Brad and Janet.
Answer: False
Eddie is killed by Dr. Frank-N-Furter with an ice axe and later served for dinner, not escaping to help Brad and Janet.
The Medusa Transducer is a musical instrument used by Dr. Frank-N-Furter to entertain his guests.
Answer: False
The Medusa Transducer is a device used by Dr. Frank-N-Furter to turn people into nude statues, not a musical instrument.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter is killed by Brad Majors in a fit of rage at the end of the film.
Answer: False
Dr. Frank-N-Furter is killed by Riff Raff with a laser during a mutiny, not by Brad Majors.
What event leads Brad Majors and Janet Weiss to Dr. Frank-N-Furter's mysterious castle?
Answer: Their car breaks down near the castle on a rainy night.
What iconic song do the castle inhabitants perform when Brad and Janet first arrive?
Answer: The Time Warp
From which planet and galaxy does Dr. Frank-N-Furter originate?
Answer: Transsexual, Transylvania
What is the ultimate fate of the character Eddie in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: He is killed by Dr. Frank-N-Furter and later served for dinner.
What is the purpose of the 'Medusa Transducer' used by Dr. Frank-N-Furter?
Answer: To turn people into nude statues.
Who ultimately kills Dr. Frank-N-Furter in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: Riff Raff
*The Rocky Horror Picture Show* received widespread critical acclaim upon its initial release.
Answer: False
Initial critical reception for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* was overwhelmingly negative, with many critics dismissing it.
*The Rocky Horror Picture Show* had a successful initial wide release in the United States, leading to immediate cult status.
Answer: False
The film performed poorly upon its initial wide release in the United States and was withdrawn from most cities, only later gaining cult status through midnight screenings.
The tradition of audience call-backs began spontaneously at the Waverly Theatre in New York when a teacher shouted a line at the screen.
Answer: True
The tradition of audience call-backs originated at the Waverly Theatre in New York when Louis Farese Jr. spontaneously shouted a line at the screen, which then evolved into a standardized 'counter point dialogue'.
The cult following for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* remained largely confined to New York City.
Answer: False
The cult following for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* spread from New York City to other counties and cities across the United States, with the film playing in over 230 theatres by 1979.
Roger Ebert gave *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* a perfect 4 out of 4 stars upon its initial release.
Answer: False
Roger Ebert rated the film 2.5 out of 4 stars, considering it more a 'long-running social phenomenon' than a movie.
By 1990, *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* had generated an estimated profit of $55 million solely from its theatrical release grosses.
Answer: True
By 1990, the film had indeed generated an estimated profit of $55 million from its theatrical release grosses, demonstrating its significant long-term financial success.
What was the initial critical reception of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: It was largely ignored and received extremely negative reviews.
How did *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* initially gain its cult following?
Answer: By being released as a midnight movie with audience participation.
Where did the tradition of audience call-backs for *Rocky Horror* screenings originate?
Answer: At the Waverly Theatre in New York.
What was the worldwide box office gross of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* by 1980?
Answer: $14.7 million
According to Vera Dika, how do fans describe the experience of attending *Rocky Horror* screenings?
Answer: As a ritualistic experience comparable to a religious event.
What is O'Brien's Orchestra, and where is it based?
Answer: The longest-running shadow-cast in Texas, based in Austin.
Costume designer Sue Blane claimed her creations for the film directly influenced the development of punk rock fashion trends.
Answer: True
Sue Blane, the costume designer, explicitly stated that her designs for the film influenced punk rock fashion trends.
*The Rocky Horror Picture Show* holds the record as the longest-running theatrical release in film history.
Answer: True
*The Rocky Horror Picture Show* holds the record as the longest-running theatrical release in film history, remaining in limited release for over 50 years.
In 2005, *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for its scientific accuracy.
Answer: False
The film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2005 for being 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant,' not for scientific accuracy.
The iconic 'Lips' poster for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* was an original design with no external references.
Answer: False
The iconic 'Lips' poster was a parody of the poster for the 1975 film *Jaws*, featuring the tagline 'A Different Set of Jaws'.
After acquiring 20th Century Fox, Disney immediately ceased all theatrical screenings of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*.
Answer: False
Despite generally withdrawing archival Fox movies, Disney made an exception for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*, allowing its traditional midnight screenings to continue.
The first home video release of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* in the US was in 1987.
Answer: False
The first home video release in the US was on VHS on November 8, 1990, while the UK saw a release in 1987.
According to costume designer Sue Blane, her creations for the film influenced the development of what fashion trend?
Answer: Punk rock fashion
What significant record does *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* hold regarding its theatrical release?
Answer: Longest-running theatrical release in film history.
In what year was *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry?
Answer: 2005
The iconic 'Lips' poster for *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* was a parody of the poster for which 1975 film?
Answer: *Jaws*
How did Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox impact the theatrical release of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: Disney made an exception, allowing its traditional midnight screenings to continue.
What is planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* in 2025?
Answer: A new 4K remaster of the film will be released in theaters.
What role did the LGBT community play in the development of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*'s cult following?
Answer: They comprised a significant portion, identifying with the film's themes of sexual liberation and androgyny.
What was the title of Richard O'Brien's first attempted sequel to *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: *Rocky Horror Shows His Heels*
Which original cast members made cameo appearances in 'The Rocky Horror Glee Show' episode of *Glee*?
Answer: Barry Bostwick and Meat Loaf
Who played Dr. Frank N. Furter in the 2016 television reimagining, *The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again*?
Answer: Laverne Cox
What role did Tim Curry play in the 2016 television remake of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*?
Answer: The Criminologist
When was the first video game adaptation of *The Rocky Horror Show* released?
Answer: 1985