
And part of why we come back to Repo! again and again has a lot to do with one particular character. Yeah yeah, while many out there will protest that The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the go-to cult classic for the season, in our house we do things a little differently.

…What? Was that not what you were thinking? That’s right: it’s Repo! The Genetic Opera, a gothic rock-opera horror-musical brought to you by creators Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich. And some, while not necessarily popular–or even fully comprehensible–when they first came out, have gained a massive cult following over the years, making them pretty much a staple for any Halloween celebration.Īnd when you think the words “Halloween” and “cult classic” in relation to each other, there is, of course, one movie that immediately springs to mind. Some are dark, some are campy, some are old, and some are new. You did Didn't I raise her all alone? Didn't I?! Ghostly whispers You did.Around this time of year our senses become bombarded with a particular type of media–an entire season marked by spiderwebs, bloody handprints, full moons and black cats… and scary movies. I tried Is that how you'd help me? Is it?! I tried! I tried! Don't help me anymore, dad You are dead, dad In my eyes! Someone has replaced you Dad, I hate you! Go and die! Didn't I build a house? A home? Didn't I?! Ghostly whispers You did.

I am Then tell me how to act, dad What to say, dad? Tell me, why? All you've ever told me Every word is a lie! Didn't you say that you'd protect me? Didn't you?! I tried.

Didn't I tell you not to go out? Didn't I? You did, you did Didn't I say the world was cruel? Didn't I? You did, you did Then tell me how this happened What I did wrong? Tell me, why? Can we just go home, Shi? And forget this dreadful night? Didn't you say that you were different? Didn't you? I am, I am Shilo] Say you aren't that person Say it I am.
