Review of Repulsion (1965) by Marie R — 23 Feb 2008

Deneuve est une grande actrice et dans ce film elle est completement barree...jouissif.

This review of Repulsion (1965) was written by Marie R on 23 Feb 2008.

Repulsion has generally received very positive reviews.

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