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Repo! The Genetic Opera 2008

“Not Your Parents' Opera.”

Status
Released
Runtime
98 minutes
Director
Darren Lynn Bousman
Networks
Twisted Pictures, Lionsgate, Mandate Pictures
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 R MusicScience FictionHorror Released
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What is Repo! The Genetic Opera?

Repo! The Genetic Opera is a film first released in 2008.

Type
Film
Year
2008
Status
Released
Runtime
98 minutes
Release date
Nov 7, 2008
Studios
Twisted Pictures, Lionsgate, Mandate Pictures
Genres
Music, Science Fiction, Horror
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
Episode runtime
~98 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Twisted Pictures, Lionsgate, Mandate Pictures

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Repo! The Genetic Opera is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Music, Science Fiction, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Twisted Pictures, Lionsgate, Mandate Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A dystopian world where unpaid organ loans lead to deadly repossessions.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique blend of operatic music and horror visuals
  • Explores a grim future of organ debt
  • Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, known for stylized storytelling
Keep in mind
  • Highly stylized approach may not appeal to all viewers
  • Reception was mixed, with moderate audience scores

Watch it if you enjoy dark, musical takes on sci‑fi dystopias.

Contains graphic horror and mature themes, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

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What genre does Repo! The Genetic Opera belong to?

It combines music, science‑fiction, and horror elements.

When was the film released?

It premiered in the United States on November 7, 2008.

Who directed the movie?

The film was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman.

What is the basic premise of the story?

In 2056, an organ‑failure epidemic leads GeneCo to offer transplants on payment plans, repossessing organs from those who default.

How long is the runtime?

The movie runs approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.

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