
Repulsion
1965, Horror, 1h 45m
64 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Roman Polanski's first English film follows a schizophrenic woman's descent into madness, and makes the audience feel as claustrophobic as the character. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Carole Ledoux
Helene Ledoux
Michael
Colin
Landlord
John
Critic Reviews for Repulsion
All Critics (64) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (61) | Rotten (3)
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The rest of the film has that gurgling, soapy sound of muffed intentions going down the plug hole like bath water.
March 31, 2020 | Full Review… -
Deneuve, as the woman whose fear of sexual contact is at the base of her neurosis, has seldom been less like her icy self.
January 4, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
A film that expertly shows without ever telling, even while the symbolism is a mite heavy handed.
January 3, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
There can't be many other films which so plausibly show an entire, warped world created from a single point of view.
January 3, 2013 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
It's been an inspiration ever since for films about claustrophobic hysteria, but not necessarily in a good way ...
January 3, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Roman Polanski's first English-language film is still a creepy little horror masterpiece.
July 23, 2009 | Rating: A | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Repulsion
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May 09, 2018This slow-burning psychological horror is quite disturbing and unsettling, more because of what it implies than what it actually shows as it delves into the fractured mind of a beautiful woman who cannot bear living - and being crushed - in a world where men are potential rapists.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Apr 06, 2015If you don't have a patient mindset, you should probably avoid Repulsion. Some amongst us love it and I'm one of those. Polanski's first english language film, the timeless blonde beauty in Catherine Deneuve resonates brightly even in black and white, yet the ugliness of the story and set contrast her appearance perfectly. Bleak and unforgiving, Repulsion is a desolate venture in the mindset of a "virgin's dreams". Really terrifying and has definitely stood the test of time.Harry W Super Reviewer
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Feb 17, 2014[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img]Directors C Super Reviewer
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Jan 11, 2014A creepy and unsettling horror movie with a surplus of atmosphere and suspense, Repulsion is a great early film from Roman Polanski, although Rosemary's Baby is still superior.Joey S Super Reviewer
Repulsion Quotes
Colin: | Well, next time you forget, maybe you'll let me know. |
Helen Ledoux: | Why did you throw Michael's things away? |
Carol Ledoux: | I don't like them there. |
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