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As the skulking Graverobber in the modern camp sensation that is Repo! The Genetic Opera, he drew Alexa Vega to the dark side and gave Paris Hilton her neon painkilling fix. And it turns out he wrote half the thing as well. In our chat with Terrance Zdunich, he took us through the decade-long zigzag that is the creation of a sci-fi rock opera — including the not-so-sexy part where Lionsgate took one look at the film and ran the other way. He came clean about his Sarah Brightman geek-outs, his frightening brush with a Botox party, his hope for a Repo! comic book, and of course, his love of internet porn. More »
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New gothpunk musical Repo! The Genetic Opera hits select theaters this evening with the sound of dissected organs hitting the pavement. Either you've never heard of this rock opera turned dystopian sci-fi story about organ repossession in the 2050s, or you're one of those internet fans who've been jamming to the 57-part soundtrack for weeks. It's one of those movies you'll either ignore or love, which is a sure sign it's headed straight for midnight movie status. Repo! is no-holds-barred outrageous, and Paris Hilton has a pretty major role. While it may not fit any comfortable niche in Hollywood, its bizarre charm will surely earn it a cult following. More »
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