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  • 2008
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2008
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 38 m

Summary In the year 2056 – the not so distant future – an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GeneCo, a biotech company that offers organ transplants… for a price. Those who miss their payments are scheduled for repossession and hunted by villainous Repo Men. In a world where surgery addicts ar...

Directed By: Darren Lynn Bousman

Written By: Darren Smith, Terrance Zdunich

  • 2008
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2008
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 38 m

Repo! The Genetic Opera

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
32
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 54 User Ratings
7.0
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Summary In the year 2056 – the not so distant future – an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GeneCo, a biotech company that offers organ transplants… for a price. Those who miss their payments are scheduled for repossession and hunted by villainous Repo Men. In a world where surgery addicts ar...

Directed By: Darren Lynn Bousman

Written By: Darren Smith, Terrance Zdunich

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
32
7% Positive
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47% Mixed
7 Reviews
47% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
32
7% Positive
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47% Mixed
7 Reviews
47% Negative
7 Reviews

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75
Piles on the glam-rock spectacle and coal-black comedy at such a brusque pace that it often seems in danger of rattling off the rails entirely.
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50
This would-be cult film is unlikely to inspire "Rocky Horror"-style devotion.
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7.0
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9% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 54 User Ratings
7.0
70% Positive
38 Ratings
9% Mixed
5 Ratings
20% Negative
11 Ratings

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10
LuposDream
May 2, 2015
This film was made by the same duo that made Devil's Carnival. It is well worth the watch for both films, as long as you approach it with a mindset that it doesn't want or need to be taken seriously, and you don't mind listening to people sing, Watch through it and make your own judgements. Personally, I think it worth the time, as the songs tend to pop into your head weeks or months later, and you find your favorites on youtube just to hear them again.
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10
FrankTCastle
Jan 4, 2015
A fantastic musical and movie. The cast is great and perform exceptionally. The story is good and well written as are the songs. If you are looking for a good horror/musical give it a watch.
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50
It's not often you come across a film as unique as this, and while my taste for liver, lights, and sweetbreads isn't what it once was, this is still a fine post-Halloween aperitif, with guts to spare.
By Marc Savlov FULL REVIEW
40
Check out the trailer before you commit to this one; if it's for you, you'll know instantly. And if it's not, you'll know that, too.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
33
If steampunk bloodbaths aren't for you, it's a long wait for the fat lady to sing.
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12
Misery is enduring this Rocky Horror Paris Show.
By Peter Travers FULL REVIEW
10
The grim finality of the ensuing pietà suggests the last act of Hamlet or, rather, Hamlet 2--so embarrassing that, for the first time, I wanted to avert my eyes from the screen, although that might have also been because Repo! appears to have been shot with a cell phone.
By J. Hoberman FULL REVIEW
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chrismars8
Apr 13, 2013
this is by far my favorite movie ever the songs are great the acting is good and the story is awesome if you've never seen this movie GO BUY IT NOW! also paris hilton is unrecognizable in this.
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HellHoleHorror
Mar 17, 2023
It has an interesting visual style and that is different to the vast majority of films and TV shows but I can’t help thinking that this unique style was used to hide a low budget. Still I quite liked it; especially the CGI world. Good solid surround sound and powerful bass. My first and biggest gripe is that they were singing the whole time - there was basically no talking whatsoever. Some of the music was okay, for a musical. It was a very operatic story of love lost and organ removal. Quite a cool concept but why did it have to be a musical and not a horror comedy? It also felt self-indulgent on the director’s part. Probably not worthy of your time.
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4
Official
Mar 8, 2014
Just as bloody, gory and terrifying as the "Saw" series. We have some nice music and lyrics but it gets exceedingly dull as the movie trudges on.
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Captain_Kirk
Aug 14, 2012
How is the user score at 8.2? Am I missing something here? The film is quite terrible. The songs aren't memorable, the story feels non-existent with nothing to really pull it forward except songs that aren't worth tapping your foot to, and the whole thing is just boring. It's sad when Paul Sorvino is better at singing than anyone else in this piece of dung.
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jayman69
Dec 17, 2015
This was as close to garbage as far as garbage goes. One or two 'interesting' scenes does not make a mediocre movie into a cult movie. The general premise of an idea is there, ruined by some poorly chosen actors singing some poorly chosen songs.
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Production Company Twisted Pictures, Burg/Koules Productions
Release Date Nov 7, 2008
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating R
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Tagline Not Your Parent's Opera
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Awards

Razzie Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Fantasia Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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