Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
Sep 26 2025
•2h 30m
•Documentary
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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Richard O'Brien
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Susan Sarandon
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Tim Curry
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Barry Bostwick
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