Repulsion

Release Date: 1965-06-01

Rating: ⭐ 7.406/10 (1028 votes)

Genres: Drama, Thriller, Horror

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.

Production: Compton Films, Tekli British Productions

🎭 Top 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

📝 User Reviews

griggs79

⭐ 8/10

Oct 03, 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.

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