Catherine DeneuveCarol Ledoux
Ian HendryMichael
John FraserColin
Yvonne FurneauxHélène Ledoux
Patrick Wymarkle propriétaire
Renée HoustonMme Balch
Valerie TaylorMme Denise
James VilliersJohn
Helen FraserBrigitte
Monica MerlinMme Rendesham
Mike PrattWorkmanWhy it may be worth watching
- Repulsion combines Drama and Thriller elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Catherine Deneuve, Ian Hendry, John Fraser.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.4/10 from 1,156 votes.
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Repulsion
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.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Thriller, Horror.
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london, englandrapeschizophreniasexual abusepost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)paranoiahallucinationrent
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griggs79External review ·
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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