Rocky Horror Picture ShowCreator's Son Looks Back at Cult Classic's History in First Look atStrange Journey(Exclusive)
Mar. 15, 2025No film has ever captivated audiences of the screen and stage quite likeThe Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Director Linus O’Brien, son of creator Richard O’Brien, examines how his father’s creative brainchild became a worldwide phenomenon in the new documentary,Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror.
In a clip shared with PEOPLE exclusively, Richard talks about bringing Dr. Frank-N-Furter to life and the significance of the character and his candor.
“Frank-N-Furter coming on stage and throwing off that cape and going, ‘I’m just a sweet transvestite,’ without any apology is wonderful. It’s so out there and so in your face. It’s such a liberating role, and I think it liberated other people,” Richard explains.
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The documentary was created with a team that included Avner Shiloah, Adam Gibbs and Garret Price. The director tells PEOPLE that seeing how many people the film has touched inspired him to dive into its history. It features appearances fromTim Curry, Lou Adler,Susan Sarandon,Barry Bostwick, Richard Hartley and Jim Sharman.
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Linus was born just over a year beforeThe Rocky Horror Picture Showmade its stage premiere in London’s Royal Court Theatre in June 1973.
“WhileRocky Horrorhad always been a major part of my life, and I was well aware of its societal impact, this was the first time I truly grasped the enormity of its influence on individual lives,” he notes.
“That realization became the genesis of this film —Rocky Horroris unique in the way it created communities and spaces for people to express themselves without judgment — to feel liberated in every way they choose and to find a home among others like them. This documentary is as much a celebration of them as it is ofRocky Horroritself.”
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horrorpremieres at SXSW on Sunday, Mar. 9 at 11:00 a.m.
source: people.com
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