Join Vince on this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast as he sits down with Linus O’Brien, director of the new documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, celebrating 50 years of The Rocky Horror Show and The Rocky Horror Picture Show! 

Linus, son of Richard O’Brien, the creator of Rocky Horror and the original Riff Raff, discusses the making of this emotional, fan-focused documentary that explores the show’s origins, its cult phenomenon, and its enduring legacy within the LGBTQ+ community, theater, and midnight movie culture.

In this interview, Linus and Vince dive deep into:

• The making of Strange Journey and its incredible festival success
• Working with Tim Curry, Patricia Quinn, and the original cast to create the documentary
• The influence of Rocky Horror’s fandom and the global shadow cast community 
• Behind-the-scenes stories about Richard O’Brien, the film’s music, and rediscovered archival footage
• How Rocky Horror continues to unite generations of fans and keep theaters alive 

Whether you’re a lifelong Rocky Horror fan, a lover of music documentaries, or just discovering the wild world of cult cinema, this episode celebrates the joy, rebellion, and community that make The Rocky Horror Picture Show timeless.

Watch Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror: Now in theaters

Follow Linus O’Brien & the Documentary:
Website:
https://rockyhorrordoc.com/ 

 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/linus.obrien
https://www.instagram.com/rockyhorrordocumentary

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