Review of Repulsion (1965) by Ben C — 23 May 2013

This movie messed me up so bad, I had to finish it in parts. Truly frightening. Not for kids!

This review of Repulsion (1965) was written by Ben C on 23 May 2013.

Repulsion has generally received very positive reviews.

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