Review of Repulsion (1965) by Erik H — 28 Jul 2012

A bone chilling thriller exposing the psychological trauma of sexual abuse.

This review of Repulsion (1965) was written by Erik H on 28 Jul 2012.

Repulsion has generally received very positive reviews.

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