Repulsion
Year: 1965
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Studio: Compton Films, Tekli British Productions
Director: Roman Polanski
Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Ian Hendry, John Fraser, Yvonne Furneaux, Patrick Wymark, Renée Houston
Crew: Roman Polanski (Director), Roman Polanski (Screenplay), Gérard Brach (Screenplay), David Stone (Adaptation), Gene Gutowski (Producer), Michael Klinger (Executive Producer)
Runtime: 105 minutes
Release: Jun 01, 1965
IMDb: 7.41/10 by 1,022 users
Popularity: 2
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: 300,000
Revenue: 3,100,000

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.