Repulsion (1965)

74% User Rating

1h 45min

"The nightmare world of a virgin's dreams becomes the screen's shocking reality!"

Beautiful young manicurist Carole suffers from androphobia (the pathological fear of interaction with men). When her sister and roommate, Helen, leaves their London flat to go on an Italian holiday with her married boyfriend, Carole withdraws into her apartment. She begins to experience frightful hallucinations, her fear gradually mutating into madness.

Roman PolanskiDirector

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Catherine Deneuve

Carole Ledoux

Ian Hendry

Michael

John Fraser

Colin

Yvonne Furneaux

Hélène Ledoux

Patrick Wymark

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Renée Houston

Mme Balch

Valerie Taylor

Mme Denise

James Villiers

John

Helen Fraser

Brigitte

Monica Merlin

Mme Rendesham

Hugh Futcher

Reggie

Imogen Graham

Manicurist

Mike Pratt

Workman

Roman Polanski

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griggs79

Rating 80%

October 3, 2024

Repulsion is an alarming and compelling psychological thriller that presents an unsettling exploration of a woman's descent into madness. Polanski masterfully creates an atmosphere of claustrophobic dread. What sets this film apart is its bold decision to centre the narrative on a female protagonist who, in a rare move for the genre, is the killer rather than the victim. The film's chilling portrayal of isolation and paranoia lingers long after the credits roll, making it an unforgettable entry in psychological horror.