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    Rocky Horror Picture Show, The
    Genre:Musical

    Reviewed In Issue 28 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, Little Nell, Jonathan Adams, Peter Hinwood, Meatloaf & Charles Gray

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 3.5
    Sound Rating: 3
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 669685
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Retail Price): $29.98
    (Running Time In Minutes): 98
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1975
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    Credits Information
    (Director): Jim Sharman
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    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): Dolby Stereo A
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an unforgettable time warp salute to contemporary cinema’s most notorious musical cult classic and the subculture it continues to inspire. It is a film about Janet (Susan Sarandon) and Brad (Barry Bostwick), who become stranded and seek shelter in a gothic mansion full of kinky characters, including the transvestite scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry). Famous for its midnight screenings, The Rocky Horror Picture Show inspired loyal fans to memorize the script, dress as their favorite characters, sing along with the songs and bring props like squirt guns and toilet paper.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    The matted 1.85:1 picture is sure to please with excellent color fidelity, vivid colors, natural fleshtones and deep solid blacks. Images are generally sharp and detailed throughout with good shadow detail and contrast. While there is slight noise, there are no distracting artifacts.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    The soundtrack features a wonderfully fun, but subtly enveloping stereo music score, in an otherwise mono production.
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