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Let’s Do the Time Warp Again: Rocky Horror Documentary 'Strange Journey' Coming to Digital

Let’s Do the Time Warp Again: Rocky Horror Documentary ‘Strange Journey’ Coming to Digital

It has been over five decades since a sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania first strutted onto the screen. It changed cinema, theater, and midnight sanity forever. The Rocky Horror Picture Show isn’t just a movie. It’s a global, corset-clad, toast-throwing religion. Now, the definitive story of how it became the longest-running, most interactive cult classic in history is coming right to your living room. Enter Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. Magenta Light Studios has announced that the documentary will take a step to the left and land on digital platforms on June 2, 2026. The best part? This isn’t just any regular talking-head documentary. Linus O’Brien, the son of Rocky Horror creator and riff-raff extraordinaire Richard O’Brien, directs it. Having grown up in the fishnets of the fandom, Linus delivers an intimate love letter to the creatures of the night. A Star-Studded Cast of Conventional Conventionalists Following a massive, cheering world premiere at SXSW, the film currently boasts

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2026
New Documentary 'Deconstructing Dahlia' Intends to Name the Killer of Elizabeth Short

New Documentary ‘Deconstructing Dahlia’ Intends to Name the Killer of Elizabeth Short

Move over, armchair detectives. One of America’s most infamous, deeply haunted Hollywood mysteries might finally be solved: the Black Dahlia murder. Global production company Talestorm has officially announced Deconstructing Dahlia, a true-crime docuseries that tracks a five-year investigation into the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short—better known as the Black Dahlia. The production team claims they aren’t just recycling old theories. They have uncovered startling new leads, identified a primary suspect, located the definitive crime scene, and are currently leaning hard on the Los Angeles Police Department to hand over secrets they’ve kept under lock and key for nearly 80 years. The Avengers of True Crime This isn’t a couple of podcasters with a microphone. The docuseries follows a heavyweight squad of filmmakers, seasoned investigators, and retired law enforcement royalty who have been living and breathing this case for half a decade. The investigative roster includes: -Steve Cooley (Former Los Angeles County District Attorney) -Lenny DePaul (Retired US Marshal Commander; Hunting

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2026
Paramount+ Digs into the Strange True Crime Docuseries 'My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders'

Paramount+ Digs into the Strange True Crime Docuseries ‘My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders’

Most family disagreements involve politics or who forgot to wash the dishes. For the Studey family, the debate is a little more intense: namely, whether or not dear old Dad was a prolific serial killer. Paramount+ is set to explore this deeply unsettling game of “he said, she said” with its new documentary series, My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders. The docuseries aims to posthumously unmask the rumored “Monster of Green Hollow,” a man some believe murdered dozens of people decades ago. But did he? The Well of Horrors vs. The “Big, Fat Lie” The spine of the series rests on a bizarre debate between two sisters regarding their late father, Donald Studey: The Accuser: Lucy Studey claims she doesn’t just suspect her father was a monster. She alleges she was an eyewitness. Lucy maintains that Don dumped dozens of victims into a stone water well on their property. She even claims she helped him cover the bodies in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2026
Seeking Redemption: New Exorcist II Documentary 'Boorman and the Devil' Coming Soon

Seeking Redemption: New Exorcist II Documentary ‘Boorman and the Devil’ Coming Soon

In 1977, John Boorman released Exorcist II: The Heretic, a sequel so ambitious, surreal, and baffling that it nearly exorcised his career right out of Hollywood. Now, nearly fifty years later, Yellow Veil Pictures has acquired the North American rights to Boorman and the Devil, a documentary dedicated to one of cinema’s most fascinating “glorious failures.” Directed by David Kittredge and produced alongside genre veteran Travis Stevens (Jodorowsky’s Dune), the film is a deep dive into the chaos, the legacy, and the sheer audacity of a sequel that refused to play it safe. A Love Letter to the “Big Swing” While Exorcist II is often cited as one of the most infamous follow-ups in history, Boorman and the Devil seek to reframe the narrative rather than mock the locusts and the tap-dancing. The documentary explores the importance of taking massive creative risks. The film features a “who’s who” of genre royalty discussing the sequel’s cult status and Boorman’s visionary (if

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2026
Documentary 'The Thing Expanded' Is Coming Home

Documentary ‘The Thing Expanded’ Is Coming Home

The masterminds, In Search of Darkness, behind Aliens Expanded are back with their most ambitious project yet. They just launched a limited digital sale of The Thing Expanded. The ultimate The Thing documentary, which is a deep dive into John Carpenter’s 1982 snowy sci-fi horror masterpiece. The Stars The Thing Expanded features the legendary Kurt Russell discussing his iconic role as MacReady. In fact, every living cast member is involved in the project. You will see brand-new footage featuring Keith David and Thomas G. Waites. David Clennon, Joel Polis, Richard Masur, and Peter Maloney also appear, along with a horde of other genre icons who discuss the film’s influence and making. The documentary also features a who’s who of genre icons, from directors John Carpenter and Eli Roth to VFX master Alec Gillis. And of course, there are classic genre actors who way in on the iconic film. The Legacy of The Thing The Thing, which is an absolute classic,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2026
Spoiler-Free Review: From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle (2026)

Spoiler-Free Review: From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle (2026)

Official synopsis Since the mid twentieth century, a mysterious section of land in rural Vermont has been the home of untold strangeness. Rumors of UFOs, ghosts, phantom lights and mysterious creatures can all be found there in abundance, while verified reports of odd disappearances – many still unsolved – cast a shadow over Glastenbury Mountain. From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle goes beyond the rumors and campfire stories, while daring to ask what may be the most frightening question of all – why is Glastenbury Mountain so inexplicable, and what happened to those who have gone missing? Review Filmmaker Seth Breedlove and his Small Town Monsters crew deliver another of their impressively researched documentaries on cryptozoology and high strangeness with From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle. Their usual focus on folklore and local color is on display as they examine the esoteric occurrences that have taken place over the decades in rural Vermont’s so-called

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
May 8, 2026
Movie Review: Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain Boxset - Severin

Movie Review: Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain Boxset – Severin

After the Franco dictatorship ended ‘round about the mid ‘70s, Spanish cinema found themselves with a new freedom, through which filmmakers could now express themselves via tales of sin n’ Satan (and death… lots of it) all over that silver screen! Recently, Severin boxed up a selection of those fearless flicks (and a doc to bring us all up to speed on the genre)… so why not dip our terror toes into Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain! Things kick off with that aforementioned documentary, Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada ‘S’ from Director Alberto Sedano. Exorcismo takes the viewer on a journey through just what we can expect from the features contained in this box-set (bet you couldn’t have guessed that one), and gives us both a historical understanding of the heavily censoring of filmmakers work under the regime of Francisco Franco, as well as the unbridled freedom they received after Franco’s death in 1975,

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DanXIII
May 7, 2026
Spoiler-Free Reviews: Feels Like Home and Black Zombie (Calgary Underground Film Festival)

Spoiler-Free Reviews: Feels Like Home and Black Zombie (Calgary Underground Film Festival)

Feels Like Home (Hungary, 2026) Official Synopsis Kidnapped by a family convinced she is their missing daughter, a woman must assume another identity to survive as she seeks a way out of this nightmare. Rita, an ordinary, but lonely woman is kidnapped. Her captors are the Árpáds; they claim she is not called Rita but Szilvi, a runaway from their family. Rita eventually understands that the only way out is in – to escape she must impersonate Szilvi. The more she becomes the lost girl the more she finds out about the family, and understands that her life is on the line. Review Director Gábor Holtai’s Hungarian feature Feels Like Home is a dynamic blend of thriller, mystery, and drama with horror elements, as well. The acting throughout is a master class, led by Rozi Lovas’s bravura performance as Rita, a woman who is kidnapped mere minutes after losing her job at a shoe store. One of the kidnappers claims

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
May 1, 2026
The Sinister Six: A Half-Dozen Horrors Recommended for Pigeon Shrine FrightFest

The Sinister Six: A Half-Dozen Horrors Recommended for Pigeon Shrine FrightFest

London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest kicks off on Thursday, August 22 and runs through Monday, August 26, with 69 features from around the globe on tap. With chillers, thrillers, documentaries, and other genre fare scheduled, the festival presents a wealth of cinematic riches. Horror Fuel has selected six films that we are greatly looking forward to, including a few that we have already been lucky enough to have an advance look at (but we can’t say anything until the embargoes lift!). Check out the official festival descriptions below and then the links for more information, including trailers when available. The Monster Beneath Us Windswept Yorkshire, 1898. A grieving woman and her son move back to the unoccupied house of her ex-husband, who was recently found dead in mysterious circumstances. However, they soon discover they are not alone inside the icy house in a slow-burn horror, exploring the themes of isolation, otherness and loss. The house is home to a Boggart, an

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Joseph Perry
Aug 21, 2024
Popcorn Frights 10th Anniversary First Wave: From Serial Killers to the Supernatural

Popcorn Frights 10th Anniversary First Wave: From Serial Killers to the Supernatural

Whether you’re into horror, thrillers, science fiction, or other genre cinema, Popcorn Frights — Florida’s premiere film festival destination for such fare — has something for you. Running August 8–18, 2024, with both in-person and virtual programming options, you can even join in on the movie madness from the comfort of your own couch! Following is the official press release. Popcorn Frights celebrates its 10th anniversary with a first wave announcement headlined by 24 boundary-pushing and mind-enhancing feature films, including eleven world premieres as well as a stacked cult classics lineup that pays homage to horror’s titans, and with many more screams, surprises, delights, and film premieres, yet to come! To add to the pure mayhem of its anniversary celebration, Popcorn Frights’ in-theater experience will be offered free and open to the public, as a gift back to the community for ten years of their dedicated support and moviegoing love. Popcorn Frights’ free festival is made possible by the generous

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Joseph Perry
Jul 18, 2024

More from Documentaries

Let’s Do the Time Warp Again: Rocky Horror Documentary 'Strange Journey' Coming to Digital

Let’s Do the Time Warp Again: Rocky Horror Documentary ‘Strange Journey’ Coming to Digital

It has been over five decades since a sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania first strutted onto the screen. It changed cinema, theater, and midnight sanity forever. The Rocky Horror Picture Show isn’t just a movie. It’s a global, corset-clad, toast-throwing religion. Now, the definitive story of how it became the longest-running, most interactive cult classic in history is coming right to your living room. Enter Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. Magenta Light Studios has announced that the documentary will take a step to the left and land on digital platforms on June 2, 2026. The best part? This isn’t just any regular talking-head documentary. Linus O’Brien, the son of Rocky Horror creator and riff-raff extraordinaire Richard O’Brien, directs it. Having grown up in the fishnets of the fandom, Linus delivers an intimate love letter to the creatures of the night. A Star-Studded Cast of Conventional Conventionalists Following a massive, cheering world premiere at SXSW, the film currently boasts

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2026
New Documentary 'Deconstructing Dahlia' Intends to Name the Killer of Elizabeth Short

New Documentary ‘Deconstructing Dahlia’ Intends to Name the Killer of Elizabeth Short

Move over, armchair detectives. One of America’s most infamous, deeply haunted Hollywood mysteries might finally be solved: the Black Dahlia murder. Global production company Talestorm has officially announced Deconstructing Dahlia, a true-crime docuseries that tracks a five-year investigation into the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short—better known as the Black Dahlia. The production team claims they aren’t just recycling old theories. They have uncovered startling new leads, identified a primary suspect, located the definitive crime scene, and are currently leaning hard on the Los Angeles Police Department to hand over secrets they’ve kept under lock and key for nearly 80 years. The Avengers of True Crime This isn’t a couple of podcasters with a microphone. The docuseries follows a heavyweight squad of filmmakers, seasoned investigators, and retired law enforcement royalty who have been living and breathing this case for half a decade. The investigative roster includes: -Steve Cooley (Former Los Angeles County District Attorney) -Lenny DePaul (Retired US Marshal Commander; Hunting

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2026
Paramount+ Digs into the Strange True Crime Docuseries 'My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders'

Paramount+ Digs into the Strange True Crime Docuseries ‘My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders’

Most family disagreements involve politics or who forgot to wash the dishes. For the Studey family, the debate is a little more intense: namely, whether or not dear old Dad was a prolific serial killer. Paramount+ is set to explore this deeply unsettling game of “he said, she said” with its new documentary series, My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders. The docuseries aims to posthumously unmask the rumored “Monster of Green Hollow,” a man some believe murdered dozens of people decades ago. But did he? The Well of Horrors vs. The “Big, Fat Lie” The spine of the series rests on a bizarre debate between two sisters regarding their late father, Donald Studey: The Accuser: Lucy Studey claims she doesn’t just suspect her father was a monster. She alleges she was an eyewitness. Lucy maintains that Don dumped dozens of victims into a stone water well on their property. She even claims she helped him cover the bodies in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2026
Seeking Redemption: New Exorcist II Documentary 'Boorman and the Devil' Coming Soon

Seeking Redemption: New Exorcist II Documentary ‘Boorman and the Devil’ Coming Soon

In 1977, John Boorman released Exorcist II: The Heretic, a sequel so ambitious, surreal, and baffling that it nearly exorcised his career right out of Hollywood. Now, nearly fifty years later, Yellow Veil Pictures has acquired the North American rights to Boorman and the Devil, a documentary dedicated to one of cinema’s most fascinating “glorious failures.” Directed by David Kittredge and produced alongside genre veteran Travis Stevens (Jodorowsky’s Dune), the film is a deep dive into the chaos, the legacy, and the sheer audacity of a sequel that refused to play it safe. A Love Letter to the “Big Swing” While Exorcist II is often cited as one of the most infamous follow-ups in history, Boorman and the Devil seek to reframe the narrative rather than mock the locusts and the tap-dancing. The documentary explores the importance of taking massive creative risks. The film features a “who’s who” of genre royalty discussing the sequel’s cult status and Boorman’s visionary (if

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2026
Documentary 'The Thing Expanded' Is Coming Home

Documentary ‘The Thing Expanded’ Is Coming Home

The masterminds, In Search of Darkness, behind Aliens Expanded are back with their most ambitious project yet. They just launched a limited digital sale of The Thing Expanded. The ultimate The Thing documentary, which is a deep dive into John Carpenter’s 1982 snowy sci-fi horror masterpiece. The Stars The Thing Expanded features the legendary Kurt Russell discussing his iconic role as MacReady. In fact, every living cast member is involved in the project. You will see brand-new footage featuring Keith David and Thomas G. Waites. David Clennon, Joel Polis, Richard Masur, and Peter Maloney also appear, along with a horde of other genre icons who discuss the film’s influence and making. The documentary also features a who’s who of genre icons, from directors John Carpenter and Eli Roth to VFX master Alec Gillis. And of course, there are classic genre actors who way in on the iconic film. The Legacy of The Thing The Thing, which is an absolute classic,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2026
Spoiler-Free Review: From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle (2026)

Spoiler-Free Review: From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle (2026)

Official synopsis Since the mid twentieth century, a mysterious section of land in rural Vermont has been the home of untold strangeness. Rumors of UFOs, ghosts, phantom lights and mysterious creatures can all be found there in abundance, while verified reports of odd disappearances – many still unsolved – cast a shadow over Glastenbury Mountain. From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle goes beyond the rumors and campfire stories, while daring to ask what may be the most frightening question of all – why is Glastenbury Mountain so inexplicable, and what happened to those who have gone missing? Review Filmmaker Seth Breedlove and his Small Town Monsters crew deliver another of their impressively researched documentaries on cryptozoology and high strangeness with From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle. Their usual focus on folklore and local color is on display as they examine the esoteric occurrences that have taken place over the decades in rural Vermont’s so-called

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
May 8, 2026
Movie Review: Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain Boxset - Severin

Movie Review: Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain Boxset – Severin

After the Franco dictatorship ended ‘round about the mid ‘70s, Spanish cinema found themselves with a new freedom, through which filmmakers could now express themselves via tales of sin n’ Satan (and death… lots of it) all over that silver screen! Recently, Severin boxed up a selection of those fearless flicks (and a doc to bring us all up to speed on the genre)… so why not dip our terror toes into Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain! Things kick off with that aforementioned documentary, Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada ‘S’ from Director Alberto Sedano. Exorcismo takes the viewer on a journey through just what we can expect from the features contained in this box-set (bet you couldn’t have guessed that one), and gives us both a historical understanding of the heavily censoring of filmmakers work under the regime of Francisco Franco, as well as the unbridled freedom they received after Franco’s death in 1975,

Continue reading →
DanXIII
May 7, 2026
Spoiler-Free Reviews: Feels Like Home and Black Zombie (Calgary Underground Film Festival)

Spoiler-Free Reviews: Feels Like Home and Black Zombie (Calgary Underground Film Festival)

Feels Like Home (Hungary, 2026) Official Synopsis Kidnapped by a family convinced she is their missing daughter, a woman must assume another identity to survive as she seeks a way out of this nightmare. Rita, an ordinary, but lonely woman is kidnapped. Her captors are the Árpáds; they claim she is not called Rita but Szilvi, a runaway from their family. Rita eventually understands that the only way out is in – to escape she must impersonate Szilvi. The more she becomes the lost girl the more she finds out about the family, and understands that her life is on the line. Review Director Gábor Holtai’s Hungarian feature Feels Like Home is a dynamic blend of thriller, mystery, and drama with horror elements, as well. The acting throughout is a master class, led by Rozi Lovas’s bravura performance as Rita, a woman who is kidnapped mere minutes after losing her job at a shoe store. One of the kidnappers claims

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
May 1, 2026
The Sinister Six: A Half-Dozen Horrors Recommended for Pigeon Shrine FrightFest

The Sinister Six: A Half-Dozen Horrors Recommended for Pigeon Shrine FrightFest

London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest kicks off on Thursday, August 22 and runs through Monday, August 26, with 69 features from around the globe on tap. With chillers, thrillers, documentaries, and other genre fare scheduled, the festival presents a wealth of cinematic riches. Horror Fuel has selected six films that we are greatly looking forward to, including a few that we have already been lucky enough to have an advance look at (but we can’t say anything until the embargoes lift!). Check out the official festival descriptions below and then the links for more information, including trailers when available. The Monster Beneath Us Windswept Yorkshire, 1898. A grieving woman and her son move back to the unoccupied house of her ex-husband, who was recently found dead in mysterious circumstances. However, they soon discover they are not alone inside the icy house in a slow-burn horror, exploring the themes of isolation, otherness and loss. The house is home to a Boggart, an

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Aug 21, 2024
Popcorn Frights 10th Anniversary First Wave: From Serial Killers to the Supernatural

Popcorn Frights 10th Anniversary First Wave: From Serial Killers to the Supernatural

Whether you’re into horror, thrillers, science fiction, or other genre cinema, Popcorn Frights — Florida’s premiere film festival destination for such fare — has something for you. Running August 8–18, 2024, with both in-person and virtual programming options, you can even join in on the movie madness from the comfort of your own couch! Following is the official press release. Popcorn Frights celebrates its 10th anniversary with a first wave announcement headlined by 24 boundary-pushing and mind-enhancing feature films, including eleven world premieres as well as a stacked cult classics lineup that pays homage to horror’s titans, and with many more screams, surprises, delights, and film premieres, yet to come! To add to the pure mayhem of its anniversary celebration, Popcorn Frights’ in-theater experience will be offered free and open to the public, as a gift back to the community for ten years of their dedicated support and moviegoing love. Popcorn Frights’ free festival is made possible by the generous

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Jul 18, 2024
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