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.
Details
Release Date: 6/1/1965
Runtime: 105 minutes
Languages: English
Director: Roman Polanski
Budget: $0.3M
Revenue: $3.1M
Production
Companies: Compton Films, Tekli British Productions
Countries: United Kingdom
Where to watch · US
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griggs79
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.
