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Repulsion (1965)

Repulsion (1965)

Drama Thriller Horror

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

Release Date: 1965, June 1
Directors: Roman Polanski
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Compton Films, Tekli British Productions
Cast: James Villiers, Patrick Wymark, Ian Hendry, Yvonne Furneaux, Hugh Futcher, Catherine Deneuve, John Fraser, Renée Houston, Valerie Taylor, Helen Fraser, Monica Merlin, Imogen Graham

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.

Keywords:

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