Repo! The Genetic Opera
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
Actors: Paul Sorvino, Anthony Head, Alexa PenaVega
PlotIn the not-too-distant future, a worldwide epidemic has led to the rise of organ failure, decimating the population. Amidst this chaos, a biotech company named GeneCo becomes the savior of humanity by offering organ transplants on a massive scale. However, there's a dark side to this salvation: if recipients fail to make their payments, GeneCo sends out Repo Men to repossess the organs, often with fatal consequences for the debtor. The society is further stratified, with the wealthy and powerful thriving while the poor struggle to survive, living in fear of GeneCo's brutal collection practices.
Central to this dystopian world is the story of a young woman who is caught in the midst of her family's dark secrets and the malevolent practices of GeneCo. Despite the opulence and glamour that GeneCo promotes, she discovers a grim underbelly of exploitation and cruelty. Her journey reveals the twisted connections between her family and GeneCo, leading her to confront her own identity and the moral complexities of a world where life and death are commodities. As she navigates through this treacherous landscape, she becomes embroiled in a plot that threatens to unravel the fabric of society itself, challenging the powers that be and seeking redemption and truth in a world built on deception and greed.
Writers: Darren Smith, Terrance Zdunich
Release Date: 20 Nov 2008
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Repo! The Genetic Opera': A divisive cult classic with gore, rock, and style. Mixed Blu-ray feedback.
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