Repo! The Genetic Opera
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Repo! The Genetic Opera

A worldwide epidemic encourages a biotech company to launch an organ-financing program similar in nature to a standard car loan. The repossession clau...se is a killer, however. Show More

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In the dystopian future, a worldwide plague creates a demand for organ transplants, leading a biotech company to introduce a controversial organ-financing program in the movie Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008). In this program, patients can obtain new organs, just like obtaining a car loan. However, there's a deadly catch - failure to pay back the loan results in brutal repossession.

Set against a dark, gothic backdrop, the film follows the lives of various characters affected by this organ-financing program. We meet Shilo Wallace, a young girl kept under strict house arrest due to a rare blood disease. Shilo's father, Nathan, is a respected surgeon and also secretly works as a repo man, responsible for repossessing organs from those who fail to make their loan payments.

As the story unfolds, Shilo discovers her father's secret life and becomes entangled in a dangerous web involving a flamboyant organ designer, a twisted family empire, and a rock star with a mysterious past. Suspense, horror, and musical performances intertwine as the characters struggle to survive and confront the harsh reality of a world where organs can be bought and repossessed.

Repo! The Genetic Opera embraces a unique blend of genres, combining elements of science fiction, horror, and musical theater. With its visually stunning sets, catchy music, and dark themes, the film offers a thrilling and thought-provoking experience that explores the ethical implications of a society driven by organ transactions.

Also Known As:

Repo! The Genetic Opera

Release Date:

20 Nov 2008

Writers:

Darren Smith, Terrance Zdunich

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination