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1974

The Rocky Horror Picture Show script

Brad Majors proposes to Janet Weiss at a wedding, and the newly engaged couple embarks on a journey that leads to their car breaking down in a storm. Seeking help, they stumble upon a mysterious mansion inhabited by the eccentric Dr. Frank N. Furter, a "sweet transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania," and his bizarre servants, Riff Raff, Magenta, and Columbia. Frank reveals his latest creation, a muscular man named Rocky Horror, whom he brings to life, much to the awe and eventual seduction of Brad and Janet. The night escalates into a series of wild events, including the unexpected arrival of Dr. Everett Scott, Brad and Janet's former tutor, who is searching for his nephew, Eddie, who was previously Frank's lover and is now a frozen corpse in the mansion's freezer.

Writer
Jim Sharman and Richard O'Brien
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0073629
Script date
September 12, 1974
10Scenes
10Characters
54Pages
7Dialogue samples

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Save the Cat analysis

Brad and Janet’s honeymoon detour spirals from a romantic proposal to a bizarre night at Frank N.

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Key characters

Magenta

Magenta is listed as Servant. A domestic servant, sister to Riff Raff. In the parsed data, Magenta is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.

6 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Columbia

Columbia is listed as Household member. A young girl, the household groupie. In the parsed data, Columbia is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.

6 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Riff Raff

Riff Raff is listed as Servant. A hunchbacked servant, brother to Magenta. In the parsed data, Riff Raff is connected to 6 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.

6 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Janet Weiss

Janet Weiss is listed as Protagonist. Brad's fiancee, young and initially naive. In the parsed data, Janet Weiss is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

5 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Frank N. Furter

Frank N. Furter is listed as Antagonist. A sweet transvestite from Transexual Transylvania; a scientist. In the parsed data, Frank N. Furter is connected to 4 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

4 scenes / 7 dialogue lines

Brad Majors

Brad Majors is listed as Protagonist. A young, slightly awkward, clean-cut American in his mid-twenties. In the parsed data, Brad Majors is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.

4 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Rocky Horror

Rocky Horror is listed as Creation. Frank's beautiful, muscular creation. In the parsed data, Rocky Horror is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 5.

4 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

The Narrator

The Narrator is listed as Observer. A scholarly figure who narrates the events of the Denton Affair. In the parsed data, The Narrator is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

3 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Eddie

Eddie is listed as Supporting. A rock and roll enthusiast, nephew of Dr. Scott. In the parsed data, Eddie is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Dr. Everett Scott

Dr. Everett Scott is listed as Supporting. An ex-tutor and friend to Brad and Janet; works for the Bureau of Investigation.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. Denton Catholic Church - DAY

    Ralph and Betty Hapschatt get married. Brad and Janet attend, and Brad proposes to Janet.

    Brad Majors, Janet Weiss, Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia
  2. 2. INT. A Study - NIGHT

    The Narrator introduces the story of Brad and Janet's journey.

    The Narrator
  3. 3. EXT. Road - NIGHT

    Brad and Janet's car breaks down in a storm.

    Brad Majors, Janet Weiss
  4. 4. INT. Laboratory - NIGHT

    Frank N. Furter brings his creation, Rocky, to life.

    Brad Majors, Janet Weiss, Frank N. Furter, Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia
  5. 5. INT. LABORATORY - NIGHT

    Rocky sings about his feelings of dread while Frank and the servants interact with him, leading to Rocky being unbandaged.

    Frank N. Furter, Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia, Rocky Horror
  6. 6. INT. STUDY - NIGHT

    The Narrator reads from a book about Rocky.

    The Narrator
  7. 7. INT. LABORATORY - NIGHT

    Frank and the guests discuss Rocky's success, leading to a song about Charles Atlas.

    Brad Majors, Janet Weiss, Frank N. Furter, Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia
  8. 8. INT. LABORATORY: REFRIGERATOR - NIGHT

    Eddie bursts out of the refrigerator on a motorcycle.

    Janet Weiss, Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia, Rocky Horror, Eddie
  9. 9. INT. LABORATORY - NIGHT

    Columbia confronts Frank about his treatment of her and Eddie, while Frank prepares for the floor show.

    Frank N. Furter, Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia
  10. 10. INT. STUDY - NIGHT

    The Narrator reflects on the events involving Brad, Janet, and Dr. Scott.

    The Narrator

Dialogue examples

And so, by some extraordinary coincidence - fate it seems had decided that Brad and Janet should keep that appointment with their friend Dr Everett Scott. But it was to be in a situation which none of them could have possibly foreseen. And just a few hours after announcing their engagement, Brad and Janet had both tasted forbidden fruit. This in itself was proof that their host was a man of little morals - and some persuasion. What further indignities were they to be subjected to? And what of the sonic transducer and floor show that had been spoken of? What indeed? From what had gone before, it was clear that this was to be no picnic.

The Narrator / Scene 10

My God! I can't take any more of this - first you spurn me for Eddie, then you cast him off like an old overcoat for Rocky. You chew people up and then spit them out - I loved you, do you hear me - I LOVED YOU - And what did it get me - I'll tell you - a big nothing. You're like a sponge. You take, take, take, take! You drain others of their love and emotions. Well, I've had enough. You've got to choose between me and Rocky - so named because of the rocks in his head.

Columbia / Scene 9

Magenta, I am indeed grateful to both you and your brother RIff Raff - you have both served me well - loyalty such as yours must be rewarded and you will discover when the mood takes me I can be quite generous.

Frank N. Furter / Scene 9

When will we return to Transylvania? I grow weary of this world.

Magenta / Scene 9

I've one thing to say and that's Dammit, Janet. I love you.

Brad Majors / Scene 1

I woke up this morning With a start When I fell out of bed.

Rocky Horror / Scene 5

I would like if I may to take you on a strange journey.

The Narrator / Scene 2

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