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      Shock Treatment

      PG Released Oct 31, 1981 1h 34m Horror List
      43% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 62% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings Square Brad (Cliff De Young) and Janet (Jessica Harper) are forced to be contestants on a TV game show called "Marriage Maze." Read More Read Less

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      Alan Jones Starburst Make no mistake about Shock Treatment it is as entertaining and as funny as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, perhaps even more so as it is a totally new entertainment. Jul 27, 2022 Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending A movie that feels like the unbridled expression of whatever the filmmakers thought would be appealingly strange on a moment to moment basis. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 14, 2019 Full Review Chris Jackson Starburst While not as well known as Rocky, Shock Treatment features all the hallmarks of Richard O'Brien's madcap genius. Rated: 10/10 Aug 31, 2017 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 8, 2005 Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Truly disappointing sequel to Rocky Horror Rated: 2/5 Sep 18, 2002 Full Review Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Rated: 2/5 Jul 28, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Teddy B As bizarre and unique 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 unusual relation to its predecessor, and its underrated soundtrack. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 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 out of 5 stars 05/13/24 Full Review Audience Member This movie is confusing Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/25/24 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 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 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 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis Square Brad (Cliff De Young) and Janet (Jessica Harper) are forced to be contestants on a TV game show called "Marriage Maze."
      Director
      Jim Sharman
      Producer
      John Goldstone
      Screenwriter
      Richard O'Brien, Jim Sharman
      Distributor
      20th Century Fox
      Production Co
      20th Century Fox
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Horror
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 31, 1981, Original
      Release Date (DVD)
      Sep 5, 2006
      Runtime
      1h 34m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby, Surround
      Aspect Ratio
      35mm