description Repulsion Overview
Repulsion is a 1965 psychological horror film centered on Carol, a young woman experiencing intense hallucinations and nightmares while isolated in her apartment. The narrative explores her disturbed mental state as she reacts to perceived male attention and the resulting anxieties. Catherine Deneuve stars alongside supporting actors in this Roman Polanski-directed work.
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1965 |
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Who directed the 1965 psychological horror film Repulsion?
Repulsion was directed by Roman Polanski. It was his first English-language film and a landmark entry in the psychological horror genre.
Who plays the main character Carol in Repulsion?
The lead character, Carol Ledoux, is portrayed by French actress Catherine Deneuve. Her performance brilliantly captures a young woman's descent into madness while isolated in her apartment.
What is the plot of Repulsion?
The plot centers on a beautiful but deeply disturbed woman left alone in her sister's London apartment for a few days. During her isolation, she suffers from terrifying hallucinations and an intense repulsion to male attention, eventually leading to violence.
Is Repulsion part of a film trilogy?
It is widely regarded as the first installment in Polanski's 'Apartment Trilogy'. The film effectively uses its claustrophobic setting to externalize the protagonist's mental breakdown, a theme continued in his later films 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'The Tenant'.
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