This film has become the official definition of a cult movie--so much so that the audience watching (or more accurately, participating in) the picture is the most interesting element. What happens on the screen is secondary.
Based on a British musical stage play by O'Brien (who also appears in the film and wrote all the music), RHPS eventually made it to the screen with the help of Lou Adler and Michael White. After a short run in New York it closed, but soon was revived on the midnight circuit. It is the story of
Brad and Janet (Bostwick and Sarandon) whose car breaks down during a rainstorm in Ohio. They look for shelter in a mansion, which turns out to be the...
Released:
1975
Rated:
R
Length:
100 mins