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Review of Repulsion (1965) by Adam W — 01 Feb 2010

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Proper weird, creepy, claustrophobic one this.

This review of Repulsion (1965) was written by Adam W on 01 Feb 2010.

Repulsion has generally received very positive reviews.

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