Repulsion (1965)
1h 45m | PG-13
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
Studio: Compton Films
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Video: 720p
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
Reviews
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.