Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
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Directed byLinus O'Brien
Written byAvner Shiloah
Produced byLinus O'Brien
Adam Gibbs
Garret Price
Avner Shiloah
Starring Tim Curry
Susan Sarandon
Richard O'Brien
Jack Black
Trixie Mattel
CinematographyWarren Kommers
Edited byAvner Shiloah
Music by Giosuè Greco
Production
company
Margot Station
Release dates
  • March 9, 2025 (2025-03-09)(SXSW) [1]
  • September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) [2]
Running time
90 minutes [3]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is a 2025 American documentary film about the 1975 musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show , which became a cultural phenomenon. The documentary is produced and directed by Linus O'Brien, the son of Rocky Horror writer Richard O'Brien. It premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival and will be released on September 26, 2025. [2]

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Reception

Zachary Levi of RogerEbert.com wrote, "Spaces of transgression and safety have never been more important (or in scarce supply) than now, and at its best, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror offers that same playground for its viewers to experience." [4]

Wilson Chapman of IndieWire wrote, "Anyone who lives, breathes, and bleeds Rocky Horror will find comfort in Strange Journey and its celebration of the musical's enduring legacy." [5]

Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "At the end of the documentary, Richard O'Brien reflects on his realization over the years that Rocky Horror hasn't truly belonged to him for years. It belongs, he says, to the fans, and Strange Journey is a record they'll be pleased to have." [6]

References

  1. ↑ "'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Creator on SXSW Documentary About the Musical's Legacy and Political Relevance: 'I Weep For America'". Variety . March 7, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror to Receive Wide Release". Playbill . August 20, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (15)". British Board of Film Classification . July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  4. ↑ "SXSW Film Festival 2025: Are We Good?, I'm Carl Lewis!, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror". RogerEbert.com . March 14, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ "'Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror' Review: A Slight but Sweet Look at a Cult Movie Powerhouse". IndieWire . March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  6. ↑ "'Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror' Review: An Affectionate, Personal Look at the Cult Movie Phenomenon". The Hollywood Reporter . March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
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