Every Movie Referenced at the Start of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Ranked

The opening song of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, “Science Fiction/Double Feature,” effectively sets the stage for what’s to come in more ways than one.

As far as the non-lyrical content goes, it sounds reminiscent of the glam rock/throwback pop sound found in the musical’s other tracks, and lyrically, it sets the stage by referencing a series of iconic sci-fi films and B-movies, all of which play a part in influencing the look and (very bizarre) narrative of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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