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At the heart of the story is Shilo Wallace, a 17-year-old girl with a rare blood disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20071011140955/http://repoopera.com:80/msgboard/main_a.asp, https://web.archive.org/web/20020602143900/http://repoopera.com:80/tier_one/cast.asp, https://web.archive.org/web/20020809090331/http://www.repoopera.com:80/tier_one/cast.asp, https://web.archive.org/web/20021013042918/http://repoopera.com:80/tier_one/cast.asp, https://web.archive.org/web/20021207231938/http://repoopera.com:80/tier_one/cast.asp, https://web.archive.org/web/20030212000012/http://repoopera.com:80/tier_one/band.asp, https://web.archive.org/web/20050206164900/http://www.repoopera.com:80/tier_one/cast.asp, https://web.archive.org/web/20040615084546/http://www.repoopera.com:80/tier_one/cast.asp, https://web.archive.org/web/20070629085807/http://www.repoopera.com/tier_playbill/main6.asp, Zytrate Addict, GeneCo Spokesperson, Chorus, GeneCo Nurse, GeneCo Spokesperson, Chorus, Repo Victim, Choreographer, Heather's Boy, Chorus, Rotti's Henchgirl, GeneCo Nurse, Dance Captain, Chorus, GeneCo Spokesperson, Sexy Sign Girl, Chorus, Guitars, keyboards, dumbek, congas and other percussion, mandolin, trumpet, clarinet, slide banjo, sitar, harmonica, steel drum, bass guitar, glockenspiel, accordion, fuzz vocals, pennywhistle, samples, jaws harp, lead and rhythm kazoo (Soundtrack), Music Director/Keyboards/Baritone Saxaphone/(Soundtrack) Bass & Bari Sax. She stabs out her own eyes rather than have them repo'd on GeneCo's terms. The Genetic Opera. Rotti's terminal illness, too, although with the cough, baldness (chemo?) 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. manipulate her brothers into backing her when she takes over GeneCo. Even if we knew somebody was a great actor, for example, we still needed him or her to come in for a singing audition. The Genetic Opera and suppor. This scene scored poorly with the test audience. He stands at 6'6" head and shoulders. It started in 1999 when Darren Smith, Repos co-writer, and I began performing as a duo called The Gallery. This gave the film more of a bigger and dramatic opening. We also get to see the other Repo men in the background of "Night Surgeon." Nathan's musical theme has occasional glimpses into older showtunes framed by bass-heavy dark rock music. Imagine that you were asked to judge a song that you had never heard based only the lyrics. Who would ever have thought that Nivek Ogre (Skinny Puppy) would appear in a musical with Sarah Brightman (star of several Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals) AND Paris Hilton? Darren Smith and I always envisioned a world for Repo that was bigger than what could be done on stage, especially considering the limited funds that we had to produce all of Repos stage plays. The Genetic Opera that can be examined to see why it became the cult film that it has: the cast, the ambience and the music. Widely known and loved for its WTH, Casting Agency? I enjoyed this film, however I felt that it wasn't especially great, I thought that it would be very good, considering some of the review in horror circles, but I felt slightly disappointed in the film. 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. No time frame has been given for when production could start on the next movie. "Would you change who you are if you could? In fact, Bousman told Filmmaker Magazine in 2008 that the film was made specifically with that audience in mind. They are Included as deleted scenes on the DVD and Blu-ray. The Genetic Opera is a 2008 musical film, written and composed by Terrance Zdunich and Darren Smith, and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (of Saw 2, 3 and 4 fame). No time frame has been given for when production could start on the next movie. The Genetic Opera is a 2008 rock opera/cult film. Copyright Fandango. The appeal of the event may not be the actual Opera-. We also get to see the other Repo Men in the background of "Night Surgeon." Anthony Head had sung previously in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series during its 4th season as well. So you think Mag can sing? If we can achieve Rocky Horror status, then I imagine that Repo will be produced, and reproduced, and reproduced again. Who knew Paris Hilton could be a part of something so awesome? Repo just knows what is is. Then, Zdunich and Smith had founded The Galler, a two-person performance troupe that specialized in 10-minute operas. Over the last few months, Ive been able to correspond with hundreds of fans who seek me out on myspace, or on Repos message boards: http://www.Repo-Opera.com. and the doctor's "it's spreading rapidly" implies that it might be lung cancer. Produced and directed by the creative team behind the SAW franchise. Sarah Brightman did not originally appear in the song "At the Opera Tonight". Those songs include "Can't Get It Up If The Girl Is Breathing" and "Needle Through A Bug", both were cut for pacing reasons. Please check your email to find a confirmation email, and follow the steps to confirm your humanity. I love Rocky Horror, so I dont mind the comparison. The Genetic Opera. In the mid-21st century, an epidemic of organ failures leads to the rise of GeneCo., a company providing transplants at a great price. Repo! Unfortunately, I think that this is something that you really cant avoid. This movie is about the world in the future how if organs fail they can come in and get a transplant for it even if you can afford it . That's Blind Mag's song. The Genetic Opera will finally be unleashed on November 7, 2008. About this movie. During this time we work-shopped the music and story, keeping what worked and cutting what didnt. AP: "Like Amber's legs! While it is true that we originally intended to release the film in April, the August release date was the fabrication of someone on the Internet. The repossession clause is a killer, however. You should be. An entire city built on top of the dead. The Largo family consists of GeneCo president Rotti Largo, his daughter Amber Sweet, and his two sons Luigi and Pavi. 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. One of those 10-minute operas was entitled The Necromerchant's Debt, which was first performed in May 2000. 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. Her questions are answered at "The Genetic Opera. is a project thats been in the works for almost 10 years now. newsletter. The Genetic Opera is known for now. Director Darren Lynn Bousman also directed a version of the stage play in 2001. One day while filming a scene the set caught on fire. Pavi is seen with several girls hanging off of him at nearly all times, despite his incredibly creepy demeanor and You're going to hear the word "genetics" a lot in this film. 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In 2056, an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet and those who cannot afford their treatments are hunted by villainous Repo Men. do a fantastic job of using whats available to them to turn this dystopian future theyre living in into something truly petrifying. graverobber, drugs, opera. Co-writer Terrance Zdunich stated at a 2008 screening afterparty that a young Pavi crafted the accent to hide his speech impediment. Plus, throughout Repos development I think that both Darren Smith and I were more influenced by film than theatre. Well it's my time to shine! Just because Pavi sees himself this way and is rich enough to afford "Women of mercenary affection" doesn't mean anyone else agrees. The Genetic Opera Wiki has a collection of images and media related to Blind Mag. Yet the Biden stop a run on the exchange, utives, who aren't identified Alexander Osipovich . Honestly, nothing could be more flattering. The Genetic Opera. You can find the official site at http://www.repo-opera.com. Coming Soon, Regal is less a horror movie than it is a musical, so naturally its important that the soundtrack reflects that. By creating an account, you agree to the Rotti, of course, delivers his songs with a highly operatic style, as befits his status, class, and love of high culture. Nivek Ogre (Pavi Largo) and Bill Moseley (Luigi Largo) would create a backstory of their characters for each of their scenes together. I honestly dont know what will be included on the DVD. The songs are good, and Paris Hilton's screen time isn't too bad either (surprisingly), this film is a good enough film to watch, or despite the fact that it's not as good as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Repo! The Genetic Opera to be taken seriously, it has to have a stellar cast, no ifs, ands or buts. manipulate her brothers into backing her when she takes over GeneCo. The Genetic Opera is a brilliantly gory addition to the musical genre, but it doesn't get nearly as much love as it deserves. After passing out, Shilo wakes in her room with her father. The Genetic Opera. I look forward to the possibility of sneaking into a rogue Repo performance, incognito, and watching other people do their own interpretations of the world of Repo, and of my alter-ego, GraveRobber. The Genetic Opera started life as a stage play, garnering a cult following in the process. 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. The Genetic Opera (2008) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Darren Smith Terrance Zdunich Cinematography by Joseph White . came out. 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. Then they cut the scene Thing's You See in a Graveyard into two separate parts and played part 1 after Genetic Repoman. during which her face comes off about ten seconds in before she's booed off. )", Nature failed as technology spread We werent reliant on The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which while still the queen of horror rock operas, didnt feel like ours. "The movie appeals to the fringe, it appeals to the goth-y outside-the-box [crowd]". The staircase in the Wallace home do not lead to the upstairs part of the house, the stairs actually lead to nowhere. If Mag retires from the Opera, GeneCo will repossess her eyes. Mag, the one wholly good non-innocent in the movie, dies for her defiance. He insists to the audience it's all part of the show, then drags Shilo and Nathan on stage and tries to force Shilo to kill Nathan. Eventually it just became part of his. This story takes place 16 years after Marni's death. Repo! As the creators gave the fans insight to their respective characters and are yet to debunk anything. The Genetic Opera is a good enough, modernized horror musical with plenty of gore for today's new breed of horror fans. Neon Blue Glowsticks - waved during Zydrate Anatomy. Those songs include "Can't Get It Up If The Girl Is Breathing" and "Needle Through A Bug", both were cut for pacing reasons. He then said something on the lines of, "that's canon now. The film is based on a play written and composed by Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich. In a dystopian America, the mega-corporation GeneCo provides organ transplants, in addition to cosmetic surgeries, on a payment plan, making them available to everyone. 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