Repo! The Genetic Opera: Live Shadowcast Performance by ATTK
- Sat, Jan 25
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman Run Time: 98 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2008
Starring: Alexa PenaVega, Anthony Stewart Head, Paris Hilton, Paul Sorvino, Sarah Brightman
Darren Lynn Bousman’s 2008 cult classic Repo! The Genetic Opera returns, brought to life with a live shadowcast performance by our resident Repo! performance troupe Addicted To The Knife!
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, Repo! The Genetic Opera is a rock opera set in a dystopian future where a megacorporation, GeneCo, provides organ transplants for a society ravaged by organ failures. Those who cannot keep up with their payments face the terrifying fate of having their organs repossessed by Repo Men. The story follows Shilo Wallace (Alexa Vega), a young girl with a rare blood disease, who uncovers a dark family secret — her father, Nathan Wallace (Anthony Head), leads a double life as a Repo Man!
Featuring an ensemble cast including Paul Sorvino, Sarah Brightman, and Paris Hilton, all of whom deliver powerful musical performances that blend horror, drama, and dark humor, Repo! The Genetic Opera quickly developed a dedicated cult following for its unique style and bold storytelling. The film’s soundtrack, featuring original songs that range from rock to operatic ballads, complement the film’s elaborate gothic visuals and set it apart from more conventional musicals. Join us as the costumed players of Addicted To The Knife bring this dark fantasy to life!