Review of Repulsion (1965) by Jani B — 29 May 2009

Ihmisen mieli, tuo piinaavan pimea paikka.

This review of Repulsion (1965) was written by Jani B on 29 May 2009.

Repulsion has generally received very positive reviews.

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