Content & Trigger Warnings for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
6 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) contains 6 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Body horror, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Drug use (depicted), Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 1/5 | Depicted | Cross-dressing and gender nonconformity are central themes, though potentially dated in portrayal. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 2/5 | Depicted | A character undergoes a grotesque physical transformation sequence. |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | 3/5 | Depicted | Musical numbers contain sexual themes, partial nudity, and provocative dancing. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 1/5 | Referenced | Drug-like substances and intoxication are implied in musical sequences. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 2/5 | Depicted | A character's death involves theatrical blood and body horror elements. |
| Sexual assault / rape | 2/5 | Depicted | A character is coerced into sexual activity under false pretenses. |
Identity & Discrimination
1/5Depicted
Cross-dressing and gender nonconformity are central themes, though potentially dated in portrayal.
Phobias & Sensory
Sexual Content
3/5Depicted
Musical numbers contain sexual themes, partial nudity, and provocative dancing.
Substance Use
1/5Referenced
Drug-like substances and intoxication are implied in musical sequences.
Violence & Physical Harm
2/5Depicted
A character's death involves theatrical blood and body horror elements.
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