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Repulsion poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.4 / 100
1965·Drama / Horror / Thriller·1h 45m

REPULSION

“The nightmare world of a virgin's dreams becomes the screen's shocking reality!”

Beautiful young manicurist Carole suffers from androphobia (the pathological fear of interaction with men). When her sister and roommate, Helen, leaves their London flat to go on an Italian holiday with her married boyfriend, Carole withdraws into her apartment. She begins to experience frightful hallucinations, her fear gradually mutating into madness.

Above the Line
Roman Polanski·DirectorGérard Brach·ScreenplayRoman Polanski·ScreenplayGilbert Taylor·Director of PhotographyChico Hamilton·Original Music ComposerAlastair McIntyre·Editor
Cast
Catherine Deneuve·Carol LedouxIan Hendry·MichaelJohn Fraser·ColinYvonne Furneaux·Hélène LedouxPatrick Wymark·le propriétaireRenée Houston·Mme BalchValerie Taylor·Mme DeniseJames Villiers·JohnHelen Fraser·BrigitteMonica Merlin·Mme Rendesham
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Roman Polanski·Director
Writing· 2
Gérard Brach·ScreenplayRoman Polanski·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Gilbert Taylor·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Alastair McIntyre·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Chico Hamilton·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Gene Gutowski·Producer
By the Numbers
89.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 93333%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0C0C8
#FFFFFF
#CC3333
Mood
Disturbing, Psychological, Unsettling
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, open straight razor with multiple blonde women's faces emerging from its blade and handle, creating a V-shape. Below this, the word”

horrorthrillerdrama
Key Elements
Straight RazorBlonde Women's FacesStylized Female Figure
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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