We were very committed to the idea of making this a movie experience, not just a recreation of the Repo stage play. The theatrical version of "Repo! Just compare. Neon Blue Glowsticks waved during Zydrate Anatomy. A worldwide epidemic encourages a biotech company to launch an organ-financing program similar in nature to a standard car loan. Tim Meunier 6 Campaigns | Sacramento, United States $70 USD 4 backers 3% of $2,000 Flexible Goal Follow Story FAQ Updates 1 Comments 1 Highlights 6 Projects Looking for more information? You're almost there! By creating an account, you agree to the The Genetic Opera (4,693) 6.4 1 h 37 min 2008 X-Ray R In the year 2056 - the not so distant future - an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Acknowledges its not a great film and does whatever it wants to do. The last facet of the film that needs to be addressed, and what I return to time and time again, is the soundtrack. Also subverted, with Pavi, with the exception of 'Night Surgeon', where his voice starts getting deeper and scratchy when he taunts the (soon to be) repo victim. Despite this, she is not credited as a producer. The most dashing, panty-snatching, Doctor: "It's spreading rapidly." The Genetic Opera Script Zydrate. Although in the latter example, it leans more towards the Porn side than the Gore side. For example, everyone loves to hate Paris Hilton, and when we released our first clip from the film, we got all these internet responses about how the clip looked great, but that we must have chosen to not feature Paris because obviously she must have sucked. She stabs out her own eyes rather than have them repo'd on GeneCo's terms. I love Rocky Horror, so I dont mind the comparison. Well it's my time to shine! The Genetic Opera is a 2008 rock opera/cult film. Produced by Twisted Pictures, Repo! Bousman tried to sell The Desperate to a couple of studios but was told his story was too grisly for a mainstream audience. The Genetic Opera is a trash fire of ideas and although someone probably should have stopped Bousman from financing it himself especially considering the return on investment Im thankful every year that this magical, gothy trash fire exists. Her questions are answered at "The Genetic Opera. Those who miss their payments become targets of . Between Oct. 19 and Oct. 31, Polygon will publish 13 opinion pieces about different films, shows and specials that exemplify what Halloween means to us. Many of Shilo's symptoms match mercury poisoning, which may offer some insight as to what was in her meds. Blind Mag chooses to leave GeneCo, knowing this will mean her death; at the end, she snaps and tears out her own eyes on stage, forcing Rotti to kill her, rather than waiting to be hunted down like a dog by the Repo Men. The director spent two months self-marketing with very little help from Lionsgate, and even though the film only grossed $147,000, Bousman succeeded in creating a new, iconic horror rock opera that was just as angry and revenge-seeking as he felt at the time: Repo! And you can finance your bones and your kidneys. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Cinemark By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. The film was directed by Darren Lyn Bousman who previously cut his teeth on a few Saw films. "The movie appeals to the fringe, it appeals to the goth-y outside-the-box [crowd], the gay crowd, the theater crowd," Bousman said. Repo! Eventually it just became part of his. In 2006, we had the opportunity to film a 10-minute short film of Repo, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, which is ultimately what convinced the studio to make Repo The Movie. The film itself is pretty gory for a musical, but the actual horror is in the message of addiction and reliance on plastic surgery and huge financial loans that the cast is able to drive home. Based on a stage musical, the sci-fi/horror tale of a future where organs are harvested for profit has one of the most eclectic casts ever assembled. As of information received during a recent Shadow Cast event, it's possible that a Director's Cut will see this trope played straight. Despite his success with the Saw franchise and his rapid rise to the top of the chain in the world of horror cinema, Bousman couldnt get a studio to finance the musical. ", Graverobber: "It's the 21st Century" (Beat), AP: (during the (Beat) "What's your favorite Goth band?!". Following this run, we went back to the drawing board again, and then mounted a second version of Repos stage play in 2004 at W. Hollywoods SplitID Theatre. Fans from several countries have been petitioning Lionsgate for a wider release. The Genetic Opera is known for now. Regal The Genetic Opera: Teaser Trailer. Who knew Paris Hilton could be a part of something so awesome? I mean, how are you gonna pull of a character with digital corneas that projects memories in a black box theatre? Repo! Someone asked Terrance Zdunich if the "smack it" lyric was meant to be sexual, to which he replied, "Every lyric in that, Rotti claims that if he has to die, "[He] can go out with a bang!". )", Nature failed as technology spread The film is based on their 2002 play of the same name. The entire set was built on one sound stage. Eventually justifiedNathan has been poisoning her so she can't leave him. But yes, our original plan for a release in April was pushed until November. The song with Luigi and his gophers is really a continuation of the song 'Genterns'. In the picture which shows Pavi skinning the woman's face, Ogre's real face is shown, instead of Pavi's scarred face. The Genetic Opera 2008 R 1 h 38 m IMDb RATING 6.4 /10 25K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 2:13 8 Videos 84 Photos Horror Musical Sci-Fi A worldwide epidemic encourages a biotech company to launch an organ-financing program similar in nature to a standard car loan. Rotti is dying, and the three siblings bicker and fight about who is to take the role as head of GeneCo. As well, there's a project that was developed that gave GeneCo, Zydrate, the Genetic Opera, the Zydrate Support Network and two anti-GeneCo groups their own Web pages, filled with hilariously in-universe info. Rotti is dying, and the three siblings bicker and fight about who is to take the role as head of GeneCo. Repo! Privacy Policy When Repo! Movie Info. Rocky Horror is a film that completely lives by its camp value and never takes itself too serious. The information itself was left intact with only minor (eg, grammatical) adjustments to the text; for example, a portion of the "About Me" section on Rotti's page can also be found in a newspaper article in the movie. After passing out, Shilo wakes in her room with her father. Pray he never comes knocking at your door. Many of Shilo's symptoms match mercury poisoning, which may offer some insight as to what was in her meds. Also, the Repo Men. Co-writer Terrance Zdunich stated at a 2008 screening afterparty that a young Pavi crafted the accent to hide his speech impediment. The band members of the Genetic Opera are wearing masks because originally the film was only allowed to have 20 extras. Honestly, there's little else to smile about in this world. Rotti murdered Marni, nearly killed Shilo in the process, and conned Nathan into thinking he botched the job. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. If you like this MV, please consider purchasing the CD or DVD of Repo! In addition to financing options, GeneCo reserves the right to implement default remedies, including repossession. For every market a sub-market grows. "Won" one award at the Razzies in 2009 basically, for featuring Paris Hilton. Nathan dies, Shilo is now free from her captivity. You could go many ways with this. An interesting addition to the horror musical genre, Repo! Read critic reviews. The repossession clause is a killer, however. Review by Leigh C. Last updated: 28 Feb 2023 at 09:09 UTC. In the original script the film began with the character Shilo Wallace going down to her mother's tomb and the first song was 21st Century Cure. It's easy. Amber Sweet, when singing for herself, usually gets some pop tracks. during which her face comes off about ten seconds in before she's booed off. I hope to see some of this on the DVD as well. ", "And the mighty fine print hastens the trip to our epilogue. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. When Amber persuades her brothers to follow her in rebuilding GeneCo, that is. As such, Repos libretto always read sort of like a screenplay. It could be leukemia blood-based diseases seem like they are the one kind that are still dangerous. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter (EPILOGUE! Tweet. Darren Bousman, on his Formspring account, jokingly wrote that Graverobber is Rocky Horror character Riff Raff's son. Rotti was originally supposed to cough up blood onto his handkerchief after Amber reveals her botched surgery face to him, but actor Paul Sorvino refused to cough up blood. Well, the safety of that pulpit of anonymity that we call the internet always makes people bolder than they are in person. Repo! Repo! Repo! And we And even the 2 that werent ended up being better choices than what we originally imagined. Out of the tragedy, GeneCo, a multi-billion dollar biotech company, emerges. I love it. You can find the official site at http://www.repo-opera.com. And proudly plays the reveal song throughout. Repo! Rotti's hand in Marni's death remains a secret and the many mourn him as a hero, while Nathan gets Shilo's forgiveness for controlling and arguably ruining her entire life and is at peace. The Repo Man keeps his work a secret from his ailing daughter Shilo ( Alexa Vega ), but Shilo's being approached by the head of GeneCo, the ailing Rotti Largo (Paul Sorvino), who has a plan for her to take the reins of the company instead of his squabbling children. Say that you once bought a heart or new corneas, but somehow never managed to square away your debts? Panic erupts and scientists feverishly make plans for a massive organ harvest. The Genetic Opera came out, I was 15 and at my heaviest goth phase. Most of the songs, like any good musical, are tracks you can play on a car ride or just keep rotating in a playlist. It was fun to then point out to all of these people that actually Paris was in the clip, and was featured rather prominently, but they just didnt recognize her. Amber Sweet: So you think Mag has pipes? ", Well, chronologically speaking, if we say Rocky Horror happened, Just in case the beginning of "Zydrate Anatomy" was too subtle for you, the Graverobber gets a nice little dance from, The cut song "Needle Into a Bug". The date of the film in the present is 2056. During this time we work-shopped the music and story, keeping what worked and cutting what didnt. Repo! Repo, on the other hand, is inspired by the older, more universal themes that you would find in classic operatic tales. However, the interviews and similar interactions are entirely fan-written. The Genetic Opera" has several songs that were on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cut out of the actual movie. I think that both films appeal to my kind of people: the freaks, geeks, and misfits of society. After being pushed back from an April release, the highly anticipated movie musical Repo! The Genetic Opera" streaming on VUDU Free, Tubi TV, Redbox, Pluto TV, Freevee for free with ads or buy it as download on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Redbox, AMC on Demand. Blind Mag, an opera singer bound by contract to GeneCo, was a friend of Nathan's now-deceased wife, and is Shilo's godmother. In order for a film like Repo! And you can finance your bones and your kidneys In the first scene on the cemetery, when Shilo hides behind the gravestone (which she previously captured an insect on), we can see the name Peter Block on the stone for a moment. and while she does end up ripping out her own eyes, it's actually her way to. We also get to see the other Repo Men in the background of "Night Surgeon." "Technically, you, There's also an element of an inversion of. Many people believe the song 'Largo's Little Helpers' is the song with Luigi and his gophers but in reality it is a GeneCo advertisement featuring Orphans talking about Rotti Largo. At the heart of the story is Shilo Wallace, a 17-year-old girl with a rare blood disease. One of our 10-minute operas, The Necromerchants Debt the story of a futuristic grave-robber is the tale that evolved into Repo! In the scene when we first see the character 'Pavi' the face he is wearing at the time is actually a mold of Darren Lynn Bousman's girlfriend's face. Terrence Zdunich, J. LaRose, and Melissa Pantonare the only actors who appeared in the short film to return for the feature length film. Mag decides she would rather not see any more, and gouges her own eyes out at the opera. It's written and composed by Terrance Zdunich and Darren Smith, and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (of Saw II, III, IV and Spiral (2021) fame). A bunch of back peddling followed, and then the conversation shifted to comments like, oh, well, Paris is still the worst thing in the clip. The Genetic Opera is a 2008 rock opera/cult film. Coming Soon. That said, I do follow a lot of the internet buzz surrounding Repo, and I think that its great, both the positive and the negative. The songs "Epitaph" and "Bloodbath" were filmed 3 months after production wrapped. This is sort of what Repo was up against. Its got cyber-punk elements, but for the most part, Repo! GeneCo, run by Rotti Largo (Paul Sorvino) and his three children, is happy to give out loans to pay for the surgeries, but if you miss a payment, the Repo Man (Anthony Head) is sent to your house and either takes back the organ that you had transplanted or mutilates you. It might be more VIP appeal than the content of the performance. Hell, Rotti himself is regarded with a religious fervor: magazine covers from the disaster hail him as "SAVIOUR" and at the start of the Genetic Opera, GeneCo customers are urged to "testify" of their salvation through surgery. I think that when Lionsgate set that original April release date, they were assuming that Repos post could be handled in the same way as the saw films, which they also distribute i.e. Anthony Stewart Head was chosen for his role as Nathan Wallace after Darren Bousman had heard him sing in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer 6th season ep.#7 which was titled "Once More with Feeling". The film is based on their 2002 play of the same name. It's written and composed by Terrance Zdunich and Darren Smith, and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (of Saw II, III, IV and Spiral (2021) fame). In a world of drug addiction and legalized murder, a sheltered youth (Alexa Vega) seeks a cure for her rare disease as well as information about her family's mysterious history. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Director Darren Lynn Bousman also directed a version of the stage play in 2001. The Genetic Opera the stage play to Repo! Darren Lynn Bousman: Voice cameo in the song "Largo's Little Helpers". A very strange, yet entertaing horror opera. He did not think she would be capable, and feared media backlash or accusations of stunt casting. feels like a film made by gothy art kids for other gothy art kids. We would write and play what we called 10-minute operas - short stories put to music - at rock clubs and coffee shops throughout L.A. Looking at the cult status it has built for itself, I wasnt the only one who felt like that, and soon there was a mass of teenagers and adults who had found what they were looking for during their era. switches voices in the same take so he can talk to Shilo. The official Twitter accounts are: @luigilargo, @officialrotti, @pavi_largo and @officialmssweet. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. has developed a cult following, with some comparing it favorably to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, sometimes going so far as to call it the Rocky Horror of the new millennium. Repo! The first adaption from stage to screen was a ten-minute trailer made by Darren Lynn Bousman to pitch the idea to movie companies. Please enter a valid email and try again. Repo! Anthony Head had sung previously in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series during its 4th season as well. I will leave it at that. So you think you got balls? Dont worry, it wont take long. (see below) and its lush soundtrack, the film has become a modern cult classic. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GeneCo, a biotech company that offers organ transplants--for a price. Also, there was about 40-minutes of filmed footage that was cut from the theatrical print of Repo. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/RepoTheGeneticOpera. The exec-der Mr. Modi. The video that Shilo (Alexa PenaVega) watches when she gets to the "Genetic Opera" was actually edited by Kevin Greutert, who edited the "Saw" films. Eventually justified--Nathan has been poisoning her so she can't leave him. In 2056, an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet and those who cannot afford their treatments are hunted by villainous Repo Men. The producers have stated that this film is really just the middle part of a planned trilogy. Despite that, the cast of Repo! It was mentioned in the Extended Universe that he started using it to hide a speech impediment. If Mag retires from the Opera, GeneCo will repossess her eyes. Unlike most Hollywood films, ALL of our lead cast had to come in and audition with a Repo song. If you've enjoyed the Saw films, then you'll most likely going to enjoy this film. "And the mighty fine print hastens the trip to our epilogue. The Genetic Opera. "Won" one award at the Razzies in 2009 - basically, for featuring Paris Hilton. It's a gory, dystopian and ultimately very moving Black Comedy that never takes itself too seriously. Repo! Peter Block is the producer of the movie. Brought to you by the WTH? Widely known and loved for its What the Hell, Casting Agency? The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth: Season 8, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 1, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to The 5 Most Anticipated Movies of March 2023. when their father's crushing rejection of all three of them causes Luigi and Pavi to happily stand behind and support Amber when she takes over the company- to the point of Luigi threatening to kill anyone who doesn't give his sister the applause she deserves. The script got into the hands of Leigh Whannell and James Wan, who had become overnight celebrities in the horror world thanks to their film,Saw, and invited Bousman to direct the sequel. manipulate her brothers into backing her when she takes over GeneCo. Paris Hilton shot the song "Come Up and Try My New Parts" on her first day on set. Produced and directed by the creative team behind the SAW franchise. There's also "We Started This Op'ra Sh*t," for GeneCo as a company. GeneCo has to keep the population alive and sated with. The Genetic Opera is still a memorable viewing experience. As the creator, it was great to hear some really big actors singing my music, especially since almost everybody treated the material with reverence. (Blimp advertising Opera flies past) As such, some of the songs that were the biggest hits on stage, the real showstoppers, were either cut or trimmed-down for the film. GeneCo provides organ transplantation for a profit. The Genetic Opera, a macabre/horror rock opera. Interestingly, the outfits they wear are actually Nathan's outfits from different iterations of Repo. Nathan's actually been poisoning Shilo to keep her with him after her mother died. Not saying that it's bad, quite on the contrary, I'm just saying that this film was slightly overhyped. Shilo Wallace: I don't think nothin' at all! : The Beginning". She had been dead for 16 years while Shilo grew up. If the sets and costumes suffered from the financial setback Bousman faced from Lionsgate, the soundtrack more than made up for it. Shilo's father leaving her alone, with nothing, unprepared for living on her own in the, He killed Marni out of jealousy, but has Nathan believing that. When traveling through the underground tunnels Alexa PenaVega almost caught her hair on fire due to the many torches around her. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Blind Mag chooses to leave GeneCo, knowing this will mean her death; at the end, she snaps and tears out her own eyes on stage, forcing Rotti to kill her, rather than waiting to be hunted down like a dog by the Repo Men. has developed a cult following, with some calling it the The Rocky Horror Picture Show of the new millennium. The Genetic Opera is a brilliantly gory addition to the musical genre, but it doesn't get nearly as much love as it deserves. The appeal of the event may not be the actual opera GeneCo is the single most powerful corporation on the planet, Rotti is the most powerful man, etc and the public is invited to be in the company of the elite for one night a year. An entire city built on top of the dead. In an email interview, co-creator/ co-writer / cast member Terrance Zdunich tolds us a bit about Repo! Meanwhile, Rottis daughter Carmela Amber Sweet Largo (Paris Hilton) gloats that she will soon replace Blind Mag (Sarah Brightman), GeneCos star opera singer, who is on the verge of defaulting for her surgically enhanced eyes. Wed always find it to be a tremendously difficult sell, mainly because Repo is really something that you need to see and hear to totally grasp. And so far, weve received a lot of critical praise for our efforts, which is really great. Welcome to Polygon's 13 Days of Halloween series! He then said something on the lines of, "that's canon now.". Various props are waved about or thrown during the show. Shilo has been kept locked up and protected in her house, where she's guarded from the outside world by her father, Nathan Wallace. One day while filming a scene the set caught on fire. Mag in the end. The repossession clause is a killer, however. The result was a subpar horror musical that has earned. In fact, if the only relevant reference point for Repo is a legendary film experience that happened only once, and happened over 3 decades ago, then I think we achieved what we set out to do with Repo: something groundbreaking. That's Blind Mag's song. (EPILOGUE! Rotti's terminal illness, too, although with the cough, baldness (chemo?) Check the project FAQ They all wear equally bizarre, but unique outfits. I would love to see Repo brought to the stage again, but I think that this will all depend on how the movie performs. Bill Moseley came up with the line "My greatest rage" in the song "At the Opera Tonight". Welcome to the Repo! The Genetic Opera was a stage musical created in 2002 by Terrance Zdunich and Darren Smith which would later become the basis for a short film and a cult movie. In the not too distant future, an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. came out. Shot digitally except for flashback sequences, which were shot on 16 mm film. Casting was weird, lack of creativity. Before Repos casting process began, the two Darrens and I created our Repo dream cast list, which included our top 5 choices for each of the main roles. The Genetic Opera was born out of passion, anger, reckless abandon and a DIY-punk attitude that would have made Sid Vicious proud. In the year 2056 - the not so distant future - an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. In fact, Bousman told Filmmaker Magazine in 2008 that the film was made specifically with that audience in mind. and the doctor's "it's spreading rapidly" implies that it might be lung cancer. This is the soul of that idea. Its a goth rock opera for christs sake! The song "I Didn't Know I'd Love You So Much" was originally a lullaby composer Darren Smith sang to his son. manipulate her brothers into backing her when she takes over GeneCo. The music also helps, as it just fits every scene perfectly. The Genetic Opera to be taken seriously, it has to have a stellar cast, no ifs, ands or buts. Rotti dies in the end but his crimes are largely unexposed and unavenged. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GeneCo, a biotech company that offers organ transplants for a price. Co-writer Terrance Zdunich stated at a 2008 screening afterparty that a young Pavi crafted the accent to hide his speech impediment. BY BOB GOURLEY | Originally published in 2008, Unless otherwise noted, all content 1992 - 2023 Bob Gourley, Interview with Dave McAnally of Derision Cult, John Leon of The Royal Arctic Insitute talks about "From Coma To Catharsis, Dave Rowntree of Blur talks about solo debut, "Radio Songs", scott crow talks about revisiting Lesson Seven, Interview with Richie V. Suriv of MissFit Toys, Null Device interviewed about The Emerald Age, Bill Wadhams interviewed about the return of Animotion, Peter Hook talks about celebrating his musical past with The Light. Had we listened to that audience, we would have cut the scene from the film. The songs are catchy, upbeat rock musical songs with clear dialogue which decently explains the backstory to Repo! Something went wrong. Copyright Fandango. The reality is that the response from the handful of people who have actually seen the finished film both those who responded positively and negatively all of their comments seem to center on the bizarre world of Repo, and never seem to linger on the casts non-Repo personalities. The film is based on their 2002 play of the same name. The Genetic Opera Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Each character brings something important to the story, and it's hard not to become emotionally invested in a few of them. Just because Pavi sees himself this way and is rich enough to afford "Women of mercenary affection" doesn't mean anyone else agrees. If we can achieve Rocky Horror status, then I imagine that Repo will be produced, and reproduced, and reproduced again. Where does Tears of the Kingdom fit in the convoluted plot? Ogre from Skinny Puppy, for example, who plays Pavi in Repo, wasnt on our initial list, but only because we were being too myopic in our thinking: the original Pavi list was all actors, and didnt include any singers. This was due to a number of reasons the main one being that the film took longer to complete than expected. It could also be taken as a line from Graverobber in "21st Century Cure": Or it could be a metaphor against too much plastic surgery. In addition to financing options, GeneCo reserves the right to implement default remedies, including repossession. Marginally. You'll always save a bundle when you buy our GeneCo parts! The Genetic Opera is a 2008 American rock opera [4] horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman. First, I want to clear up something: if you look online, it will say that Repo had 3 projected release dates: April, August, and November of 08, with November 7th being our ACTUAL release date. Repo! Musical, Sam Raimi, Clive Barker, More At Fangorias Weekend of Horrors. While Shilo struggles with her wish to leave the house and experience the outside world, Nathan struggles with his secret job as a Repo Man, and more specifically, his next target, a woman named Blind Mag. ), Hell, he does this from his very first number. Even though it was a difficult process, the film works better with these cuts mademuch better. As the creators gave the fans insight to their respective characters and are yet to debunk anything. and while she does end up ripping out her own eyes, it's actually her way to. Shilo has been kept locked up and protected in her house, where she's guarded from the outside world by her father, Nathan Wallace. Casting Agency, it stars: Not to be confused with Alex Cox's Cult Classic 1984 comedy Repo Man, or its 2009 spiritual sequel Repo Chick, and definitely not to be confused with the 2010 Jude Law film Repo Men, which is based on the 2009 novel, Repossession Mambo. 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