Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 12:05 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States, Maine 04901 | Waterville

Maine Film Center
Publisher/HostMaine Film Center
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
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How did a complete commercial flop of a movie turn into the biggest cult movie ever, one that saved the very existence of Railroad Square Cinema, The Maine Film Center’s forebear? Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is a joyful and wild ride through the tale of the cultural juggernaut that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. From its humble origins as a London fringe theater play, the documentary tracks its meteoric rise, fall, and resurrection to become the biggest cult film of all time. 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.
Directed by Linus O'Brien, the son of Rocky Horror screenwriter Richard O'Brien (who also played Riff Raff in the film), "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is an excellent love letter to one of the longest-running films in cinema history. Linus O’Brien honors his father’s work, and it is felt throughout the entire film. Watching this terrific documentary will make you want to do the Time Warp and enter the B-movie world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter all over again!"—Ethan Padgett, Film Threat.
Not Rated
1 hour 29 minutes
https://www.watervillecreates.org/shows/strange-journey-the-story-of-rocky-horror
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Call the Box Office at 207.873.7000 to obtain YAAF tickets.
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