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Repulsion is a 1965 British psychological horror thriller film directed by Roman Polanski, and starring Catherine Deneuve. Based on a story written by Polanski and Gérard Brach, the plot follows Carol, a withdrawn, disturbed young woman who, when left alone in the apartment she shares with her sister, is subject to a number of nightmarish experiences. The film focuses on the point of view of Carol and her vivid hallucinations and nightmares as she comes into contact with men and their desires for her. Ian Hendry, John Fraser, Patrick Wymark, and Yvonne Furneaux appear in supporting roles.
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1965 · 1h 45m · Drama · Thriller · Horror
TMDB 7.4/10 (1,121 votes)
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.
Directed by Roman Polanski
Box office $3M worldwide
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Catherine Deneuveas Carol Ledoux
Ian Hendryas Michael
John Fraseras Colin
Yvonne Furneauxas Hélène Ledoux
Patrick Wymarkas le propriétaire
Renée Houstonas Mme Balch
Valerie Tayloras Mme Denise
James Villiersas John
Helen Fraseras BrigitteMMonica Merlinas Mme RendeshamHHugh Futcheras ReggieIImogen Grahamas Manicurist
Mike Prattas Workman