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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.

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

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Review by: 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.

Reviewer rating: 8.0

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Catherine Deneuve

Carol Ledoux


Ian Hendry

Michael


John Fraser

Colin


Yvonne Furneaux

Hélène Ledoux


Patrick Wymark

le propriétaire


Renée Houston

Mme Balch


Valerie Taylor

Mme Denise


James Villiers

John


Helen Fraser

Brigitte

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