Ep. 178: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror documentary with Director Linus O’Brien

The son of The Rocky Horror Picture Show creator Richard O’Brien charts the journey of the sing-along cultural phenomenon.

Much like its protagonists, Brad and Janet, The Rocky Horror Picture Showhas had a fantastical and surreal journey into the spotlight. It started life in an 85-seat studio space at London’s Royal Court Theatre, before being adapted into a breakout cult movie that would become a midnight screening favourite, with a near-fanatical fanbase and a host of rituals, fanzines and spin-off events. Linus O’Brien’s hugely entertaining directorial debut traces Rocky Horror’sjourney across the decades, highlighting why it has such staying power. Featuring interviews with creator Richard O’Brien, one of the film’s stars, Tim Curry, and a host of artists, critics and fans, including Jack Black and Trixie Mattell, Strange Journey is a joyous testament to this 50-year-old classic. We talk today with Director Linus O’Brien who is also Richard O’Briens son. The documentary is now in theaters. It’s a great documentary so please show support. It’s in theaters now! Go to rockyhorrordoc.com to buy tickets! 

Credits

Stephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer

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Rich Wexler

Producer/Interviewer

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Episode Editors

Otter Castro

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Rudy Fischmann

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