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Repulsion (1965)

Directed by Roman Polanski

Horror | Drama

Most recently watched by sleestakk, zombiefreak

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.

Rated NR | Length 105 minutes

Actors

Catherine Deneuve | Ian Hendry | John Fraser | Yvonne Furneaux | Patrick Wymark | Renée Houston | Valerie Taylor | James Villiers | Helen Fraser | Monica Merlin | Hugh Futcher | Imogen Graham | Mike Pratt | Roman Polanski

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Viewing Notes

Part of an accidental Polanski double feature while traveling by train across Illinois. This is the first time I made it all the way through this entire movie. Watched parts of it previously at least three times. The starkness of the cinematography combined with the, at times, jangling jazz soundtrack make for an unnerving cinematic experience. Brilliant movie that requires your full attention and immersion.

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