Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 & 8:00 pm

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

A wild journey into the origins of The Rocky Horror Picture Show — the biggest cult film of all time. Whether you were there at the midnight screenings in the ’70s and ’80s, experienced it later, or just remember the buzz, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is a chance to revisit — and more deeply understand — the cultural phenomenon that outlasted every prediction of its demise.

The documentary traces the film’s unlikely rise, from a scrappy London stage show to a lasting fixture of pop culture, through interviews with Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and the man who started it all, Richard O’Brien. O’Brien wrote the original stage musical in 1973 as a young, out-of-work actor, then co-wrote the screenplay for the 1975 film and played the role of Riff Raff on screen himself. More than fifty years later, Rocky Horror’s blend of B-movie horror, glam rock, and gleeful defiance of convention has made it a lasting touchstone — especially for audiences who found in it a place to belong.

The film is directed by O’Brien’s own son, Linus, giving this origin story a personal vantage point on how Rocky Horror found its audience and never let go.

Year Released: 2025

Not Rated (mature teen and older)

Runtime: 90 minutes

Language: English

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy 99-seat vaudeville-era theater — we encourage patrons to purchase tickets in advance. Online sales end 1 hour before showtime. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime and our shows start promptly. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

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