Repulsion

Watch: Repulsion

10/2/19651h 45m

Theatrical Release (US)

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

Overview:

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.

Director:

Roman Polanski

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$300,000.00

Revenue:

$3,100,000.00

Key words:

london, england
schizophrenia
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
hallucination
rent
loneliness
black and white
psychosis

Cast

Catherine Deneuve

~ as ~

Carole Ledoux

Ian Hendry

~ as ~

Michael

John Fraser

~ as ~

Colin

Yvonne Furneaux

~ as ~

Hélène Ledoux

Patrick Wymark

~ as ~

le propriétaire

Renée Houston

~ as ~

Mme Balch

Valerie Taylor

~ as ~

Mme Denise

James Villiers

~ as ~

John

Helen Fraser

~ as ~

Brigitte

Monica Merlin

~ as ~

Mme Rendesham

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Reviews (1)

griggs79
Written 9 month(s) ago
8
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.