Repo! The Genetic Opera

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Repo! The Genetic Opera is a 2008 American musical film. Described as a gothic rock opera, the film was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and based on the 2002 stage musical of the same name, written and composed by Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich. It stars Alexa Vega, Anthony Stewart Head, Sarah Brightman, Paris Hilton, Nivek Ogre, Terrance Zdunich, Bill Moseley, and Paul Sorvino. Repo! premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival in July 2008, followed by a limited release on November 7, 2008, on seven screens in various cities. It received mixed-negative reviews, with primary criticism for its bombastic gore and writing. However, the performances were praised. Similarly to, but not to the same extent as, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Repo! has achieved cult status and a devoted following.

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