Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

2025

1h 30m

8.6(7 votes)

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Overview

A wild journey into the origins of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the biggest cult film of all time, its impact on popular culture and socio-political resonance to this day.

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16 members

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Richard O'Brien

Self

Richard O'Brien

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Susan Sarandon

Self

Susan Sarandon

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Tim Curry

Self

Tim Curry

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Barry Bostwick

Self

Barry Bostwick

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Nell Campbell

Self

Nell Campbell

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Patricia Quinn

Self

Patricia Quinn

Directing

Jim Sharman

Self

Jim Sharman

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Jack Black

Self

Jack Black

Acting

Trixie Mattel

Self

Trixie Mattel

Acting

Peter Hinwood

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Lou Adler

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Linus O'Brien

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Sue Blane

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John Goldstone

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Richard Hartley

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Joel Thurm

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