This is probably not safe for work due to a bit of sexiness and gore, so I have broken the link: http:// youtube.com/watch?v=GfJxCYTKOi8
It is the first trailer I’ve seen for Repo!: The Genetic Opera, apparently a stage musical being adapted into a film. The plot has something to do with a massive organ failure in the future, and assassin-like “repo men” who go around cutting organs out of people for their rich clients. This trailer definitely has an industrial/goth/metal/BDSM look to it, which is interesting already. The director made *Saw II * and III, which I haven’t seen, but it seems like a look that would fit his style. But did I mention it’s a musical? I’m a sucker for musicals, especially edgier fare that might shock the Broadway squares a little bit. I’ll probably check this out when it opens, even if I’m in the theater by myself.
I’m not familiar with the work of Sarah Brightman, but she’s in this, and I believe that is her singing early in the trailer. The girl in the black wig is none other than Paris Hilton, and I think that is her voice toward the end. She released a pop album last year, and I recall thinking the one single was generic, but not HORRIBLE. Of course, with the kind of production they do nowadays, anyone can sound like a passable pop star after the studio wizards work their magic. I have no interest in her as a person or a personality, but I wouldn’t avoid a movie she was acting in it if it looks good otherwise.
The intimidating-looking man in black (must be the repo man) is none other than Anthony Stewart Head, who played Giles, my favorite character on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I’m a huge fan of his, and he is a tremendous talent with an amazing singing voice. The fat guy is Paul Sorvino. I didn’t know he sang, but he’s a solid enough actor that it wouldn’t surprise me.
Is anyone else intrigued?