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.
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.
Quick Stats
7.4
TMDB Rating
1,119
Votes
1h 45m
Runtime
$300K
Budget
$3.1M
Box Office
1033%
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Key Crew
DirectorRoman Polanski
WriterGérard Brach
CinematographyGilbert Taylor
ComposerChico Hamilton
EditorAlastair McIntyre
Production DesignSeamus Flannery
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Compton FilmsTekli British Productions
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Catherine Deneuve
Carol Ledoux
Ian Hendry
Michael
John Fraser
Colin
Yvonne Furneaux
Hélène Ledoux
Patrick Wymark
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Renée Houston
Mme Balch
Valerie Taylor
Mme Denise
James Villiers
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Helen Fraser
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Monica Merlin
Mme Rendesham
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Hugh Futcher
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Imogen Graham
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Mike Pratt
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