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To think Tim Curry in Rock Horror was something else?

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Fangisnotacoward · 30/08/2026 20:35

Since Tim's passing last week, I had a mind to re-watch Rocky Horror Picture Show

And dear god, that man does something to me. 😜

Im not into Tim Curry in anything else, Im not into men cross dressing/transvestitism. Neither are a "thing" for me. But what.is.it.about.Tim.Curry.in.Rocky.Horror? Seriously. He makes me shiver with antici...pation! 😂😂

Please tell me there's at least someone out there in mumsnet world that agrees so I dont feel so alone...
Or tell me im weird...I dunno.

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Lottapianos · 02/09/2026 16:28

'Unfortunately, on re-watching, it's ruined for me by the "sex" scenes with Brad and Janet. They're really rape-y. Sex by deception + rape. Horrid.'

I haven't seen it for many years but I suspect it hasn't aged brilliantly in some ways. The bit where Brad and Janet are stripped down to their underwear is horrible too

Soverymuchfruit · 02/09/2026 16:20

I LOVED all of it as a teenager and young adult.

Unfortunately, on re-watching, it's ruined for me by the "sex" scenes with Brad and Janet. They're really rape-y. Sex by deception + rape. Horrid.

Is this just me?

Edited to add: clearly, mostly script and direction to blame here, rather than Tim Curry. But it ruins the sexiness, that that's how he gets his way.

littleburn · 02/09/2026 16:08

Sietera · 02/09/2026 13:51

He’s SO sexy in RHPS! I think it’s because he’s so masculine and confident. It’s not normally my thing at all, and I can’t bear drag artists, which always feels like a really mean-spirited parody of femininity to me. But TC is clearly not even trying to be feminine! And he’s clearly so charismatic and confident in his sexuality. I think that’s what makes us all feel so gooey about it! 😂

I think that’s exactly it. He’s a masculine man, who just happens to be wearing clothes and make up that society gender stereotypes as female, but that he makes totally his. He’s not mimicking ‘femininity’ or parodying ‘being a woman’.

Sietera · 02/09/2026 13:51

He’s SO sexy in RHPS! I think it’s because he’s so masculine and confident. It’s not normally my thing at all, and I can’t bear drag artists, which always feels like a really mean-spirited parody of femininity to me. But TC is clearly not even trying to be feminine! And he’s clearly so charismatic and confident in his sexuality. I think that’s what makes us all feel so gooey about it! 😂

DungareesTrombonesDinos · 02/09/2026 11:31

I feel just the same! I do not know what is it but he is so so sexy in TRHS. The feet tapping in the heels, the lipstick, his muscles?! I cant stand drag but he is incredible 😍

Lottapianos · 02/09/2026 11:14

Well, he does nothing for me in that department but my gosh, he was so magnetic and charismatic in RHPS. I must have watched Sweet Transvestite about 200 times in the past week. It's a stunning performance. Someone described him as sneering out of all four corners of his mouth at once - such a good description!

He was always Rooster in Annie for me, and he was properly hot in that! 😁

dustabsorber · 02/09/2026 11:13

Wait until you hear that your DH has made out with one ...........

Aquariusgolddustwoman34 · 02/09/2026 10:57

I get the same thing and also with Freddie Mercury- it’s that raw sexual magnetism coupled with confidence.. dreamy

WhereYouLeftIt · 01/09/2026 17:37

beguilingeyes · 01/09/2026 10:43

Tim in RHPC was the sexiest a man has ever been.

Sad that he's gone.

Must agree!

To think Tim Curry in Rock Horror was something else?
beguilingeyes · 01/09/2026 10:43

Tim in RHPC was the sexiest a man has ever been.

Sad that he's gone.

EdinaTheConfessor · 31/08/2026 06:29

One of my first crushes was the Grand Wizard in the 80’s film The Worst Witch. Would love to watch that again as an adult but sadly can’t find it to stream anywhere.

cannynotsay · 31/08/2026 01:34

yeah I get it, you’re not alone lol

Flumposie3 · 31/08/2026 01:03

Watched it today. My god he was mesmerising.

WhereYouLeftIt · 31/08/2026 00:35

Fabulous as he looks in Rocky Horror, I think he looks best as William Shakespeare (he was young, 1979 I think).

He's got one of those faces, it's entirely down to his facial expression whether he is handsome or not.

I think I'll have to search down Clue for a re-watching.

To think Tim Curry in Rock Horror was something else?
To think Tim Curry in Rock Horror was something else?
Hedgehoggin · 31/08/2026 00:27

Diversion · 30/08/2026 20:54

I was 18 and returned home one evening after a night out. Mum was in bed, Dad was still up and I turned on the TV to see something, I didn't know quite what it was, but I remember being blown away. My Dad on the other hand pulled a face and made noises of disapproval. Since then I have watched it so many times, been to the live shows and absolutely adored Tim Curry. His presence in Rocky Horror was just outstanding.

This was also me, but aged 15. Turned it on midway through late one evening and I’ve not been the same since!

Peacoconut · 31/08/2026 00:22

He was sexy in that film but I also had a strange crush on Columbia too!

Aintgointogoa · 30/08/2026 23:54

You are definitely not alone OP....I get a fanny gallop as well in that scene tho' not minded to go for any of these 'kinks' (have no problem with them and can see the attraction however). I also get a glimmer of Freddy Mercury in there somewhere...maybe the mouth ? In any case, Tim C knocks the ball out of the Transylvanian park in RHPS, and ascended to legend status 🧛‍♂️💫

Gribouille · 30/08/2026 23:12

You're right - I think it's that all that stereotypically female clothing highlights what is a very masculine body... his movement is very powerful and male-coded, even in heels... (fans self)...

UnpopularOpinionsIWouldUsuallyKeepToMyself · 30/08/2026 23:05

You are very far from alone.
See also Darkness in Legend.
Phwoar.

whippersnapper55 · 30/08/2026 22:59

My best friend and I were obsessed with Rocky Horror and in particular Tim Curry when we were 13!! We watched it over and over, went round singing all the songs (blissfully unaware of the meaning of quite a lot of it!)

LostittoBostik · 30/08/2026 22:54

friedaklein · 30/08/2026 21:47

Bowie too.

Show quote history

Particularly as Jareth the goblin king.

That helped 12 year old me find my fanny 🤣

LostittoBostik · 30/08/2026 22:50

Blarn · 30/08/2026 20:58

Yes, I always feel like I blush a little bit watching him in Rocky Horror! I do quite like a man wearing something a bit feminine - painted finger nails, a really floral shirt, even Eddie Izzard years ago in lipstick - it gives off such an attractive confidence. But Tim Curry....

Agreed. A man in bold eyeliner is my kryptonite.

See also my username, if you get the reference: a women’s blouse open to the navel doesn’t go amiss.

WiddlinDiddlin · 30/08/2026 22:45

Both Tim and Anthony Head in Rocky Horror, realllllllllly did something for me...

Oh now I have a sad - I can only confess this now that ASH and Sarah are both gone - but OMG Tony in stiletto boots and fishnets was... mmmm. Anyway where was i..

Love Tim Curry in anything though, we're about to watch IT for the 900th time and tbh I could watch that simply by shutting my eyes and remembering but he is really SO good as Pennywise... (not in the same knee trembling way as in RHPS mind.. im not THAT weird).

We watched Clue the other night - it is dreadful but he was still brilliant!

ThatCyanCat · 30/08/2026 22:27

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 30/08/2026 22:19

I must be the odd one out… I don’t find anything attractive about him in RH. Great acting, but a man in women’s underwear makes my fanny clamp shut 😆

No, I'm not sexually drawn to him at all, but I'm enthralled by his energy and magnetism.

friedaklein · 30/08/2026 22:20

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 30/08/2026 22:19

I must be the odd one out… I don’t find anything attractive about him in RH. Great acting, but a man in women’s underwear makes my fanny clamp shut 😆

IRL yes, but on the screen I find him magnetic.