Repulsion

Repulsion

1965-06-01 • 1h 45m • NR •
Drama Thriller Horror
7.4
User Score
1038 votes

"The nightmare world of a virgin's dreams becomes the screen's shocking reality!"

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.

Roman Polanski

Director

Roman Polanski

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$300,000

Revenue

$3,100,000

Runtime

1h 45m

Release Date

1965-06-01

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Reviews

griggs79

griggs79

2024-10-03T09:46:37.745Z

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.