Review of Shock Treatment (1973) by Steven M — 05 Feb 2013
Awful mess of a sequel to The Rocky Horror Picture Show finds Brad and Janet (now played by Cliff De Young and Jessica Harper) now a married couple in their hometown of Denton which is run like one giant TV show.
Brad becomes institutionalized for emotional issues (never clear if they're stemming from their previous encounters with Frank N Furter) and Janet becomes the subject of a giant reality show (strangely prophetic).
Rocky Horror vets Richard O' Brien, Patricia Quinn (again playing brother and sister) and Little Nell also appear but, as new characters. The musical numbers are awful and the film lacks the wit and deviant charm of it's predecessor and is a chore to sit through at only 90 minutes.
This review of Shock Treatment (1973) was written by Steven M on 05 Feb 2013.
Shock Treatment has generally received positive reviews.
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