Shock Treatment

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Teddy B As bizarre and unique (in its own way) as its cult predecessor, but unfortunately lacking its memorability, iconography, and sheer level of endearing and referential campiness. 'Shock Treatment' is left as notable only for its place in history, its downright bizarre relation to its predecessor, and its underrated soundtrack. Richard O'Brien and Jim Sharman are trying HARD to make this idea work, but the plot is so convoluted that I struggled to keep up and the ending leaves me feeling wholly unsatisfied compared to the all-out ending of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' that showed, for all its inconsistencies, that this film endures as a classic whilst 'Shock Treatment' is in the footsteps of it. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review Phaea C Is this an alternative universe version of Brad and Janet? Is this the story of Brad and Janet after the events of Rocky Horror? Is this a totally different story that just happens to have two characters named Brad and Janet? Yes. The insanity of this movie and the music there of, the absolutely bizarre and perfect acting choices, Rik Mayall singing about how his legs were made for dancing...? This is a perfect film. 1,000 stars. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/13/24 Full Review Audience Member This movie is confusing Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Luke O Shock Treatment is NOT a sequel to Rocky Horror; it's a stand-alone story that happens to have some characters (at least one played by the original movie's actor) in common. But there's no Frank, no Riff Raff, no Magenta, no Columbia, no Rocky. It's still a good movie. Sure, it has its shortcomings, but what movie doesn't? If you go in hoping to see another Rocky Horror, you'll be severely disappointed. But if you come at it as a different story, you'll probably enjoy it. Among other things, given its 1981 release, Shock Treatment has been prophetic regarding so-called "Reality" television. This is not to say it CAUSED the no-talent shows like Survivor, The Bachelor(ette), and Big Brother; to the contrary, it merely PREDICTED that garbage. Shock Treatment has good songs, a decent plot, and great acting, especially Cliff DeYoung in a double role. Jessica Harper made a good Janet, too, even though she looks NOTHING like Susan Sarandon; they even sing in different types of voice. The other actors are good in their roles and the plot, though silly, is well thought out and works if you meet it on its own level. Watch this movie, but don't expect Rocky Horror; it's a good movie in its own right. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/24 Full Review vcoll s 👽: If you must watch go ahead but if you want a VASTLY BETTER EXPERIENCE Then watch THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. FORGETTABLE SONGS A STORYLINE THAT SUCKS Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/14/24 Full Review StephenPaul C The scariest 01 hour: and 34 minutes ever, and I think I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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