Zachary Lee of
RogerEbert.com wrote, "Spaces of transgression and safety have never been more important (or in scarce supply) than now, and at its best,
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror offers that same playground for its viewers to experience." Wilson Chapman of
IndieWire wrote, "Anyone who lives, breathes, and bleeds
Rocky Horror will find comfort in
Strange Journey and its celebration of the musical's enduring legacy." Daniel Fienberg of
The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "At the end of the documentary, Richard O'Brien reflects on his realization over the years that
Rocky Horror hasn't truly belonged to him for years. It belongs, he says, to the fans, and
Strange Journey is a record they'll be pleased to have."
Accolades The film was nominated for
Best First Documentary Feature at the
10th Critics' Choice Documentary Awards. ==References==