1965 · 105 min · NR

Repulsion

Name: Repulsion
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: 1965
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Ian Hendry, John Fraser, Yvonne Furneaux, Patrick Wymark

Directed by Roman Polanski · Drama, Thriller, Horror

Repulsion (1965) is a Drama film, directed by Roman Polanski set in London during the 1960s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated NR.

A psychological horror, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity and isolation run throughout.

Composer

Chico Hamilton

Cinematography

Gilbert Taylor

Cast

Catherine DeneuveIan HendryJohn FraserYvonne FurneauxPatrick WymarkRenée HoustonValerie TaylorJames Villiers

The world of this film

Setting

Where

London

Setting

Urban

When

1960s

Premise & themes

Premise

Psychological Horror

Themes

Madness / Loss Of Sanity Isolation

Tone

TenseBleakSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist

Female LedSolo Lead

Pacing

Slow Burn

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Pure Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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