Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Original Version

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Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Original Version
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Original Release Date:
1975
Original Running Time:
100
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
103
Time Added:
3
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Brief Synopsis:
A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Intention:
To create a high-definition version of this cult classic, as it was originally meant to be seen in 1975.
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
VIDEO SPECS
* MKV Matroska [8.9gb]
* Video: 103mn, h264, HD-1080p, 10mb/s, 1920x1080, 23,976fps.
* Audio track 1: original Mono mix recreated [lossless FLAC, 1.0]
* Audio track 2: new 5.1 mix [lossless DTS 5.1]
* Audio track 3: cast commentary [ac3 224k 1.0]
Cuts and Additions:
- The opening sequence is presented in black and white up to the "Time Warp", as originally planned during the production of the film. Unlike the bonus B&W feature on the DVD/BR releases, the red color of the "Science Fiction Double Feature" opening number has been preserved.
- The deleted scene with the song "Once In A While" sung by Brad has been restored.
- The original mono soundtrack has been recreated, with the original sound effects intact and with the original vocals by Trevor White on "The Sword Of Damocles" and "Rose Tint My World". The mono mix also includes the alternate version of the ending credits, as once included in the original 1977 home-video release.
- Also included is a new 5.1 mix presented in DTS (audio 2), and a cast commentary with Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn (audio 3).
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User reviews

2 reviews
Overall rating
 
9.2
Audio/Video Quality
 
10.0(2)
Audio Editing
 
9.5(2)
Visual Editing
 
9.5(2)
Narrative
 
8.0(2)
Enjoyment
 
9.0(2)
Overall rating
 
9.0
Audio/Video Quality
 
10.0
Audio Editing
 
10.0
Visual Editing
 
10.0
Narrative
 
7.0
Enjoyment
 
8.0
My girlfriend loved the new footage and I appreciated the properly de-coloured opening scenes. All in all, a good night of film viewing at our haunted castle. Thanks for this important restoration work!

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Overall rating
 
9.4
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10.0
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9.0
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9.0
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9.0
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10.0
This was awesome! A must-see for any Rocky Horror fans. Picture was beautiful 1080p (even though this movie looks better in lower quality, especially in 35mm). I listened to the mono mix and it was astounding. I'm sure the 5.1 track is just as good. If the audio commentary is the same one on the DVD/BD it's a blast.

The only thing that could have made this better would be the inclusion of the audience participation audio track, but whatever I can edit it and mux it in myself.

Highly highly recommended for all RHPS fans.

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