Review of Repulsion (1965) by Pascal V — 22 Apr 2011

Quelle maitrise du rythme et du son, le rÃ (C)sultat est parfaitement angoissant !

This review of Repulsion (1965) was written by Pascal V on 22 Apr 2011.

Repulsion has generally received very positive reviews.

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