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Over at the Frankenstein Place (Rocky Horror Sim Show #2)

New original stories by Jessimmersimqueen (Jessimmerqueen in Sims 4). A lively collection of remixed Rocky Horror songs combined to tell an all new story! Also, an informative documentary about the world famous Oakley Court hotel in Berkshire England! Located on the River Thames, the longest river in the England and second longest in the UK! Dedicated to the creator of #RockyHorror, #RichardO'brien! Featuring the characters he made famous. Special thanks to the cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). To make reservations to stay at this world famous building go here: https://www.oakleycourt.co.uk/ of follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakleycourt/ #sims4 #animation #fandom #fanfiction #horrorstories #1970s #rockyhorrorpictureshow #patriciaquinn #littlenell #susansarandon #barrybostwick #jonathanadams #jessimmersimqueen #jessimmerqueen #rockmusic #equality #oakleycourt #hotel

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Over at the Frankenstein Place (Rocky Horror Sim Show #2)

#sims4 #animation #fandom #fanfiction #horrorstories #1970s #rockyhorrorpictureshow #patriciaquinn #littlenell #susansarandon #barrybostwick #jonathanadams #jessimmersimqueen #jessimmerqueen #rockmusic #equality New original stories by Jessimmersimqueen (Jessimmerqueen in Sims 4). A lively collection of remixed Rocky Horror songs combined to tell an all new story! Also, an informative documentary about the world famous Oaktree Court hotel in Berkshire England! Located on the River Thames, the longest river in the England and second longest in the UK! Dedicated to the creator of #RockyHorror, #RichardO'brien! Featuring the characters he made famous. Special thanks to the cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).

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Dark City (1998)

Sometimes, a "Director's Cut" is a gimmick to sell DVDs. Dark City is not one of those cases. See this movie but make sure you find a good Blu-ray that contains the original vision, his "cut". Any issues you might've had with the original film are not present in it.

John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) wakes up one night in a bathtub and learns that he is being sought for a series of ritualistic murders. Suffering from amnesia, he has no idea if he did the crimes or not. If he didn’t, why is he the prime suspect? What do the strange figures in black cloaks that seem to be everywhere have to do with this?

I saw the theatrical version of the film, which means I have to address its flaws (I'll review the Director's Cut later). Let's begin with the film's premise. Sounds pretty spooky, doesn’t it? Amnesia. A serial killer. A quest to clear your identity that might turn into a shocking revelation. Eerie people in black cloaks. I can already picture your mind trying to make sense of it all. Wonder no longer if you're watching the theatrical cut. It tells you right away what's actually going on. It sucks the scares right out of this movie. Not completely but enough to make you go "what were they thinking?"

Dark City has a great premise and its worldbuilding is spectacular. It's unfriendly and sleazy. There's a ton of atmosphere. You don’t know if you’re supposed to be excited to learn John's true identity or if you should be frightened of what he's about to discover. In this way, the experience you feel is the same as his. There's so much you don't know you're unsure if you should be scared or getting ready for an action scene. What happens in this “Dark City” gave me chills. What we learn is so bizarre and nerve-wracking it made me fall in love with the film despite the initial hurdle.

This is a great-looking picture. Some of the CGI effects are a bit dated but nothing’s too glaring. The practical effects are where the wonder's at. They sell this world. So do the performances. I’m not sure if it’s difficult, or easy to play an amnesiac but Rufus Sewell does an impeccable job. He makes it look easy. The side characters are terrific too. Jennifer Connelly is a particular standout, followed closely by Kiefer Sutherland as Dr. Daniel P. Schreber. Is he a hero, or a villain? It’s hard to tell but a compelling question to ponder.

It isn't enough for me to tell you how I feel about Dark City. I need to spread the word. If you want a film that makes you think, that combines fantasy, film noir, horror, and science fiction, this is what you've been looking for. I had some issues with it, but it seems as though they'll all go away with the Director's Cut so learn from my mistake and get on it. It's a visually arresting, smart, and memorable film. A real brain-twister. (Theatrical version on Blu-ray, May 1, 2015)

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Season 5: Episode 226 - THE 80s: Shock Treatment (1981) / Streets of Fire (1984)

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Richard O'Brien says he is 70% man. What's the other 30% made up of?Here's my idea - iconic logos from his shows. Rocky Horror lips and stilettos and Crystals.

[jessimmersimqueen]

Over at the Frankenstein Place (Rocky Horror Sim Show #2)

New original stories by Jessimmersimqueen (Jessimmerqueen in Sim 4). A lively collection of remixed Rocky Horror songs combined to tell an all new story! Also, an informative documentary about the world famous Oaktree Court hotel in Berkshire England! Located on the River Thames, the longest river in the England and second longest in the UK! Dedicated to the creator of #RockyHorror, #RichardO'brien! Featuring the characters he made famous. Special thanks to the cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). #sims4 #animation #fandom #fanfiction #horrorstories #1970s #rockyhorrorpictureshow #patriciaquinn #littlenell #susansarandon #barrybostwick #jonathanadams #jessimmersimqueen #jessimmerqueen #rockmusic #equality

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show needs to be seen a certain way or you almost shouldn't bother. You've heard about this one, that it's a classic bad movie, that it has legendary performances and infinitely quotable dialogue. You know it's often shown at midnight with an audience that dresses up, sings along, and shouts non-stop at the screen. That’s exactly how you should see it. At home, or with an audience composed non-Rocky Horror Fanatics, it just isn’t the same.

Newly engaged couple Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) are stranded by a rainstorm. Seeking a telephone, they knock on the door of a creepy castle. Inside, they find the Annual Transylvanian Convention. Bizarre-looking characters are singing, dancing, and being extremely frank about their sexuality, much to Brad and Janet’s shock. Things become even stranger when the head of the convention, Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry) arrives, gleefully boasting about his new creation, Rocky (Peter Hinwood).

I’m not even sure why I own this film on DVD. I can’t recommend that anyone watch it at home. It just isn’t the same seeing it on a tiny screen while people aren’t screaming “Slut!” whenever you hear Janet’s name and the floor doesn't wind up covered in wet confetti and bread slices. While Tim Curry makes this movie memorable and the songs are terrific, the plot is nonsense. The acting isn’t particularly good (aside from Curry), the plot is nonsense. There are wardrobe malfunctions, badly choreographed dance numbers, puzzling directional choices, and technical errors. You'll wonder what you're watching.

Further hampering your enjoyment will be the show's reputation precedes it. I doubt anyone who's heard of, but not seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show has any idea what it's about, or what to expect out of this bizarre homage to B-movies and horror films. All they’ll know is that it has a huge cult following. Outside of its home field, it's dumbfounding to discover it's a big deal. Rocky Horror is like ‘Nam, man. You just have to be there to understand.

You shouldn't watch it at home but if you are, how is it? Easy to make fun of, that's for sure and if you aren't trying to think of clever things to say, it can be amusing to look around and see what's on-screen. Movie buffs will appreciate the nods and winks towards horror films, most notably the Hammer and Universal classic horror films. Some are obvious - anything relating to Frankenstein. Others are more subtle and are more evocative of the genre than straightforward references or parodies. Being in a nice quiet room does allow you to properly hear the songs, who hold up well even without the accompanying crowd-generated chaos. It’s not like there’s necessarily a single favorite either. There's always something to look forward to. Finally, there’s something to be said about Tim Curry as Dr. Frank. He’s so wild and dedicated to his part he saves the film.

Reviewing The Rocky Horror Show is kind of pointless. The fans will fight and die for it. Without them, there's no movie. Trust me, I tried. Think of it as one of those "indoor roller-coasters", those rides where a video plays while your seat rumbles and swings back and forth. You're not meant to watch the video by itself. With an audience that knows what it’s doing, and an MC and people dressing up, it’s a blast, an experience you'll never forget. (On DVD, at home with a non-participating audience, May 15, 2015)

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