Review of Repulsion (1965) by Lars N — 08 Nov 2007

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This review of Repulsion (1965) was written by Lars N on 08 Nov 2007.

Repulsion has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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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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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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