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Repulsion

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7.4/10 • 1K

1965-06-011h 45m

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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.

Directors
Roman Polanski
Editors
Alastair McIntyre

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Catherine Deneuve

    Catherine Deneuve

    Carole Ledoux

  2. Ian Hendry

    Ian Hendry

    Michael

  3. John Fraser

    John Fraser

    Colin

  4. Yvonne Furneaux

    Yvonne Furneaux

    Hélène Ledoux

  5. Patrick Wymark

    Patrick Wymark

    le propriétaire

  6. Renée Houston

    Renée Houston

    Mme Balch

  7. Valerie Taylor

    Valerie Taylor

    Mme Denise

  8. James Villiers

    James Villiers

    John

  9. Helen Fraser

    Helen Fraser

    Brigitte

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griggs79

Oct 3, 2024

8/10

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.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$300,000.00
Revenue
$3,100,000.00
Keywords
london, englandschizophreniapost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)hallucinationrentlonelinessblack and whitepsychosis