Shock Treatment

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Shock Treatment

PG,

1981,

1h 34m,

Horror/

Comedy/

Musical

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43%

7 Reviews

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62%

5,000+ Ratings

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7 Reviews

62%

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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."

Alan Jones

Starburst

Jul 27, 2022

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.

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

Oct 14, 2019

3.5/5

A movie that feels like the unbridled expression of whatever the filmmakers thought would be appealingly strange on a moment to moment basis.

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Chris Jackson

Starburst

Aug 31, 2017

10/10

While not as well known as Rocky, Shock Treatment features all the hallmarks of Richard O'Brien's madcap genius.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Aug 8, 2005

2/5

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Sep 18, 2002

2/5

Truly disappointing sequel to Rocky Horror

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Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

Jul 28, 2002

2/5

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Luke R

Sep 21, 2018

Ahead of its time in some ways, ridiculous in many more, Shock Treatment has a killer soundtrack, a great cast, bright colors, and is a thoroughly enjoyable "bad" movie.

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Poe S

Jan 13, 2018

Excellent film. A forward thinking film of our dependency on television. The songs are cachy. All of the actors are great providing something to the movie. Richard O'Brian creepily enjoyable every time he is on screen. The camera crew must of wanted to show off there chops due to how many mirrors there are in the movie, and you cannot see a camera. Would highly recommend watching.

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Han G

Dec 17, 2017

One of my favourite films ever, a truly surreal follow-up to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. If you're looking for a true sequel that continue the story of Frank 'n Furter, you'll be sorely disappointed. However, when viewed separately, this is a really interesting look into reality TV and the sinister side of fame.

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Han S

Jun 10, 2017

Horribly misses the mark and makes the mistake of trying to trade on the Rocky Horror legacy. The one saving grace is Little Nell and the one superb song "Shock Treatment".. youtube the song.. its all you need to see.

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George S

Mar 23, 2017

The concept is actually kinda ahead of its time. But as an "equal" to Rocky Horror it pales in comparison. Some of the songs are kinda catchy though. And Jessica Parker Harper singing is always a bonus...

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Ron R

Jan 31, 2017

Good, classic Richard O'Brien fun! Groovy songs and an intriguing plot!

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Jim Sharman

Director

Jessica Harper

Janet Majors

Cliff DeYoung

Brad Majors & Farley Flavors

Richard O'Brien

Cosmo McKinley

Patricia Quinn

Nation McKinley

Charles Gray

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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, Comedy, Musical
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

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