Review of Repulsion (1965) by Kaisa L — 11 Sep 2008

A frighteningly vivid view into a damaged mind. The moments of shattering were portrayed succesfully. Watching this made me feel quite sane in comparison, at least that's something...

This review of Repulsion (1965) was written by Kaisa L on 11 Sep 2008.

Repulsion has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ahmed A (371) on 28 Jun 2018

Roman Polanski's 1965 masterpiece Repulsion holds up today as an eerily effective, chilling psychological horror bolstered by a quietly nuanced…

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By Beeanadou (47) on 30 Jun 2018

Boring story line, would be better if Polanski had cut it shorter. Too evident and obvious to predict, lacks suspense and tension…

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The use of nightmarish visual imagery for effect, and the reliance on the setting to illustrate Carol's mental state made me think that Repulsion…

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I must be watching a different movie. I literally could not wrap my head around the critics' and the audiences' rating being that high…

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By Adam T (636) on 04 Feb 2017

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By Pa K (6) on 28 Jul 2017

Holy what the hell AMAZING! I had never seen this, just watched first time, blown away. Catherine Deneuve is outstanding…

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By William B (992) on 27 Mar 2017

The perfect psychological reading that is generated in 'Repulsion' captures in very minute details the terrifying process towards total madness…

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By Lepumpernic (2) on 30 Jul 2018

A classic. Great effects, deep, disturbing. Great story. A woman falling apart. Catherine Deneuve is splendid. A classic Polanski film…

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By Will S (635) on 20 Jul 2017

Polanski is masterful behind the camera, especially in his use of space. It's very gutsy and how disturbing it is is evidence of just that…

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