Movie connections for
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

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Followed by

Shock Treatment (1981)

Spin off

The Rocky Horror Show (1985) (VG)
The Rocky Interactive Horror Show (1999) (VG)

References

Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
 -  When Janet tears her slip to make a bandage, Jane does the same for Tarzan (but the slip tearing is not shown)
Doctor X (1932)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "Doctor X will build a creature"
King Kong (1933)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "Then something went wrong for Fay Wray and King Kong"
The Invisible Man (1933)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "Claude Rains was the Invisible Man"
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
 -  Toward the end of the film, Magenta has the same hairdo as The Monster's Mate in Bride of Frankenstein.
Flash Gordon (1936/I)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear"
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Riffraff (1947)
Rope (1948)
When Worlds Collide (1951)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "'When worlds collide,' said George Pal to his bride, 'I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills'"
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "Michael Rennie was ill the day the earth stood still"
It Came from Outer Space (1953)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "And at a deadly pace, it came from outer space"
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
 -  "Love" and "Hate" tattooed on Eddie's (Meatloaf) knuckles
Tarantula (1955)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "Leo G. Carroll was over a barrel when Tarantula took to the hills"
Forbidden Planet (1956)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet"
The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
Night of the Demon (1957)
Uchu Kaisoku-sen (1961)
The Day of the Triffids (1962)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "And I really got hot when I saw Jeanette Scott fight a Triffid that spits poison and kills"
"Underdog" (1964)
Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
 -  Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Soundtrack album is clearly visible in the background when Dr. Scott circles Magenta and Columbia as the electromagnet pulls him thru the castle toward the laboratory
Cabaret (1972)
 -  The costumes in the floor show are identical as ones in a scene from Cabaret
What's Up, Doc? (1972)
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

Referenced in

Jubilee (1977)
 -  The phrase "Don't dream it, be it" is used, referencing Jubilee actor Richard O'Brien's previous cult hit.
Foul Play (1978)
 -  One of the "Now showing" movies at the theater
Grijpstra & De Gier (1979)
 -  Starts with a disembodied mouth wearing bright red lipstick talking to the audience (that turns out to belong to Fientje the police dispactcher)
Effects (1980)
 -  Barney wears a RHPS shirt.
Willie & Phil (1980)
Incubus (1981)
 -  Advertised outside the cinema where Tim takes refuge
Shock Treatment (1981)
"Saturday Night Live: Tim Curry/Meat Loaf/The Neverland Express (#7.7)" (1981)
 -  The first reference occurs during host Tim Curry (the lead in Rocky Horror)'s monologue. The second reference is a sketch in which Curry and musical guest Meat Loaf appear in a fake advertisement for a "Rocky Horror Shop."
Blue Money (1982) (TV)
 -  A guest at a costume party is dressed as Dr. Frank N Furter.
Valley Girl (1983)
Ninja III: The Domination (1984)
Dead End (1985)
 -  sevreal zombies dressed as characters from Rocky Horror
Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird (1985)
 -  Sid Sleaze leans on spotlight and weeps just like Columbia during I'm Going Home.
Better Off Dead... (1985)
Clue (1985)
 -  Tim Curry in both movies owns a mansion in the middle of nowhere, and in both movies someone goes to the house while it's raining to use their phone.
"Newhart: The Stratford Horror Picture Show (#4.15)" (1986)
 -  title reference
Rate It X (1986)
 -  This film's title is shown in the 8th Street Playhouse.
Bad Taste (1987)
 -  The house flies up in the ending like the homestead in Bad Taste.
After Midnight (1989)
 -  The beginning of the first scary told in this movie is a reference to the 'Brad and Janet in the car scene passing by the castle)
Secrets professionnels du Dr Apfelglück, Les (1991)
 -  In the first sketch, the scene when Villeret seeks shelter from the pouring rain at the hotel is a direct reference to the scene where Riff Raff opens the door to Brad & Janet. Later in the sketch, Charlotte de Turckheim's character looks a lot like Magenta.
Highway to Hell (1992)
 -  Beezle's tow truck has on the side "Satanic Mechanic"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bride of the Monster (#5.23)" (1993)
 -  "Now Janet" Joel: Dammit.
Mann für jede Tonart, Ein (1993)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
 -  Antwan Rockamora's nick name, "Tony Rocky Horror", is inspired by this film's title.
"Saturday Night Live: John Goodman/The Pretenders (#19.19)" (1994)
 -  Mentioned in Flintstone names skit
"The Simpsons: A Star Is Burns (#6.18)" (1995)
 -  One scene features Dr. Hibbert dressed as Dr. Frank-N-Furter from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Angels' Revenge (#7.22)" (1995)
 -  "Dammit" Servo: Janet.
Cresceranno i carciofi a Mimongo (1996)
"Rocko's Modern Life: Wacky Delly (#3.10)" (1996)
 -  One scene copies dialogue exactly from the creation scene in "Rocky Horror" ("a credit to your genius, master. A triumph of your will. It's...okay.")
The Arrival (1996)
The Last of the High Kings (1996)
Gorex: The Zombi Horror Picture Show (1997) (V)
 -  title reference
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Mole People (#9.3)" (1997)
 -  "It's just a jump to the left."
"The Drew Carey Show: New York and Queens (#2.24)" (1997)
 -  Drew and his friends dress up to attend a screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and do "The Time Warp" in protest when the movie isn't showing.
Men in Black (1997)
Rock Erotic Picture Show (1997) (V)
 -  title reference
Doom Runners (1997) (TV)
Playboy: The Story of X (1998) (V)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Quest of the Delta Knights (#10.13)" (1998)
 -  Crow: (as Tim Curry) Rocky!
"The Drew Carey Show: Drew's Dance Party Special (#4.10)" (1998)
 -  A clip from the episode "New York and Queens" is featured, with Drew and his friends dressed as "Rocky Horror" characters.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Band Candy (#3.6)" (1998)
 -  Referenced in the dialogue: "Let's do the Time Warp again."
Classic Albums: Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell (1999) (V)
Jawbreaker (1999)
 -  Refererences to Courtney's creation, and her line, "I made you, and I can break you just as easily."
American Beauty (1999)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders (#11.3)" (1999)
 -  "Riff Raff at Home!"
"Spaced: Gatherings (#1.2)" (1999)
 -  Tim complains about when the Time Warp comes on a mix tape and then says how the movie is "boil in the bag perversion for sexually repressed accountants and 1st year drama students with too many posters of Betty Blue, The Blues Brothers and Big Blue and Blue Velvet on their blue bloody walls!"
Terror Firmer (1999)
A Regular Frankie Fan (2000)
Road Trip (2000)
"Family Guy: Dammit Janet (#2.15)" (2000)
 -  The episode is named after a famous repeated line and song from this movie.
Forever Lulu (2000)
Loser (2000)
Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000)
Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special (2000) (TV)
"That '70s Show: Too Old to Trick or Treat, Too Young to Die (#3.4)" (2000)
 -  Fez is dressed like Dr. Frank N Furter.
Mau Mau Sex Sex (2001)
 -  A video cover is visible.
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Serendipity (2001)
I Am Sam (2001)
Jisatsu saakuru (2002)
 -  The 'Genesis' character, who wears high heels, sits on his chair exactly like Dr. Frank'N'Furter.
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend' (2002) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Men in Black II (2002)
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
Party Monster (2003)
 -  dialogue
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball (2003) (VG)
House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
 -  young kids' car breaks down in the rain, weird "family" invites them in--weird dinner, the one guy even looks like Riff Raff
Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig (2003) (V)
 -  dialogue
Evil Never Dies (2003) (TV)
Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes' (2003) (V)
 -  mentionned once
Meet Bob Shaye (2004) (V)
Sideline Secrets (2004) (V)
 -  DVD next to TV
Shower of Blood (2004) (V)
 -  Dinner scene in which the main antagonist serves the remains of a deceased minor character to his unsuspecting guests. Additionally, the plot and structure are similar (A depraved genius traps naive youngsters in his mansion where he attempts, variously, to seduce, corrupt, and destroy them).
The Girl Next Door (2004)
 -  Poster in tv studio
The Immoral Mr. Phillips (2004) (V)
 -  This film is referenced by name.
"Tripping the Rift: God Is Our Pilot (#1.1)" (2004)
 -  The ship passes through a giant pair of lips
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
 -  In one scene, Pete comments "look, I've done a lot of stupid things..." and one of the stupid things he mentions doing is "dressing up as Frank-N-Furter." Frank-N-Furter is the mad scientist character portrayed by Tim Curry in the 1975 film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Connie and Carla (2004)
 -  Preformance of The Time Warp
City of Heroes (2004) (VG)
 -  In the "Rescue Dr. Frank N. Scott" mission, in which the Carnival of Shadows has captured a specialist with knowledge of magical rituals, the hostage's name is a combination of the movie's two doctors, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and Dr. Everett Von Scott. As you approach the group of enemies from which you rescue Dr. Scott, his captors will claim they "already know that the ritual begins with a jump to the left... and then a step to the right." Finally, after rescuing Dr. Scott, he explains that "if they'd pried that ritual from me, it could have opened a time warp, or worse!"
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour (2004) (TV)
 -  This film has a scene similar to the one from ROCKY HORROR, where Brad, Janet, Dr. Scott, Frank N. Furter and Rocky Horror find each other in the laboratory (and utter each others' names).
Bikini a Go Go (2004) (V)
 -  The sexualy repressed lead characters, Brad and Janet, are obviously named after the equally uptight protagonists of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
"The Venture Bros.: Return to Spider-Skull Island (#1.13)" (2004)
 -  The Ventures are returning from a screening at the beginning and spend part of the show dressed as characters from it.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
 -  At the end when spongebob is singing, patrick is using boots and net stockings.
Film Geek (2005)
 -  playing in theater at midnight
Valiant (2005)
 -  Royal Homing Pidgeon System or RHPS. RHPS is the abbreviation for Rocky Horror
2001 Maniacs (2005)
 -  The first "eating" scene, where they are unknowingly eating their friend, had the exact same set and lighting as the infamous "Eddie feast" scene in RHPS.
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005)
 -  mentioned in documentary
"Freddie: Halloween (#1.3)" (2005)
 -  mentions it, several characters go see it in movie theater, Chri and several extras even dressed up in its costumes
"Saturday Night Live: Jack Black/Neil Young (#31.9)" (2005)
 -  in "Lazy Sunday", there is a mini poster of this movie at the movie theater
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV)
 -  Somneone describes Pink Flamingos as "Kinda like The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
"Weeds: Mile Deep and a Foot Wide (#2.10)" (2006)
 -  Silas is wearing a shirt with the film's title logo on the front.
The Sandlot 3 (2007) (V)
 -  poster in movie theater
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007) (V)
 -  The "eating" scene, where they are unknowingly eating their friend, is similar to the infamous "Eddie feast" scene in RHPS.
"Stous 31 dromous: (#1.3)" (2007)
 -  Poster on the Wall

Featured in

Fame (1980)
 -  Rocky is in Fame
The Rocky Horror Treatment (1981) (TV)
 -  Clips shown.
Precious Images (1986)
Flashback (1990)
 -  in the opening credits the lips that are in the opening credits of RHPS appear for a few seconds
100 Years at the Movies (1994) (TV)
 -  brief clip shown
Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995) (V)
 -  clips shown
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
Beyond Titanic (1998) (TV)
AFI's 100 Years, 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000) (TV)
Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back (2000) (TV)
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s (2002) (TV)
"Tatort: Der Fremdwohner (#1.515)" (2002)
 -  film plays in a cinema with audience reenacting the scenes from the screen
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V)
The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003) (TV)
Making of 'Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains' (2004) (TV)
 -  A clip from the film featuring the famous lips and title is shown.
"Cold Case: Creatures of the Night (#2.21)" (2005)
 -  Barry Bostwick plays the 2005 version of the Roy Anthony character. The flashback scenes take place in 1977, and revolve around a viewing of the movie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) in which Bostwick starred as Brad.
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005)
 -  clips featured
"SexTV: Remote Control: Romancing the Robot/Hajime Sorayama (#8.4)" (2005)
 -  Clip from film is used in this episode.
"I Love the '70s: Volume 2" (2006) (mini)
 -  clips featured

Spoofs

Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922)
Dracula (1931)
Frankenstein (1931)
The Old Dark House (1932)
The Black Cat (1934)
Sunset Blvd. (1950)
Glen or Glenda (1953)
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Night of the Demon (1957)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

Spoofed in

Bloodbath at the House of Death (1984)
 -  At the end we see the house levitate off the ground and then turn into a rocket which returns to outer space.
Monster Mash: The Movie (1995)
Superstar (1999)
Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
Silver Scream (2003) (V)
 -  the musical production numbes
Shrek 2 (2004)
 -  The names around the dinner table, ending in "Donkey" rather than "Rocky".
Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical (2005)
 -  The Lecturer's line: "So what of Mae Coleman" is delivered in the same tone as the Criminologist's line "So what of the floor show" in RHPS.
"Dick and Dom in da Bungalow: (#5.47)" (2006)
 -  One of the cupboard sketches sees the diddies dressed like characters from this film and dancing to the time warp.

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