There are musicals, and there are musicals, and then there is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. A new documentary is coming out about the stage play that became a cult movie.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is like Marmite; you either love it or hate it. It was on TV recently, and I tried to watch it again. I just couldn’t get my teeth into it, and I usually enjoy a good musical.
This new documentary, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, talks about how the stage play became a huge cult classic. The story is:
A London theater play evolves into a groundbreaking cult phenomenon, featuring iconic songs and performances that celebrate individuality. The legacy lives on through midnight screenings and a devoted following that spans generations.
The documentary features Richard O’Brien, Peter Hinwood, Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Lou Adler. The rest is from the press release.
In this SXSW hit, the cult phenomenon of Rocky Horror is explored in depth. This time, like never before with an extraordinary cast of contributors.
From humble origins as a London fringe theatre play to its meteoric rise as the biggest cult film of all time, this is the definitive story of the Rocky Horror Show. With intimate access to its creator Richard O’Brien and other major players such as Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Lou Adler, the documentary explores what makes the play and film so singular: Its groundbreaking and transgressive themes, iconic performances and epic songs that took over popular culture.
Adding an extra personal layer to this film, Strange Journey is directed by Linus O’Brien, son of the legendary Richard O’Brien, creator of the cult phenomenon.
Strange Journey: The Rocky Horror Show will be in UK cinemas on the 3rd of Oct. Everyone, Let’s Do The Time Warp Again…
