Repulsion (1965) was the English language debut for both Polish director Roman Polanski and the stunningly gorgeous French actress Catherine Deneuve. It's tense, psychological horror displayed how remarkably talented each of them are. The moody, stylish skills Polanski shows here would be put to further use in his other "apartment" films, particularly Rosemary's Baby (1968) and The Tenant (1976). Deneuve seemed a bit uncomfortable speaking English, but it doesn't matter, much of her powerful performance is accomplished without the necessity of words.
Carol (Catherine Deneuve) shares an apartment with her sister (Yvonne Furneaux) in London, and works at a beauty salon...
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| Repulsion. 1965: Catherine Deneuve |
She is awkward around all men, but has a particular dislike for her sister's boyfriend...
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| Repulsion. 1965: Catherine Deneuve |
When her sister and her beau go away on a short vacation, they leave Carol alone in the apartment...
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| Repulsion. 1965: Catherine Deneuve |
Alone and melancholic, Carol begins a slow descent...
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| Repulsion. 1965: Catherine Deneuve |
into madness...
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| Repulsion. 1965: Catherine Deneuve |
sadistic tendencies and hallucinations...
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| Repulsion. 1965: Catherine Deneuve |
and murder...
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| Repulsion. 1965: Catherine Deneuve |
