Drama,Horror,Thriller   United Kingdom

In the movie Repulsion, Carole, played by Catherine Deneuve, lives a secluded life in her London apartment, working as a manicurist. The film portrays Carole as an introverted and fragile woman who struggles with her inner demons. As her sister Helen departs on a vacation, Carole is left alone in the apartment.

As the days pass, Carole's mental state deteriorates significantly, plunging her into a nightmarish world of hallucinations and delusions. She becomes increasingly overwhelmed with her fear of men, leading to a series of terrifying and disturbing visions. These visions largely revolve around the invasion of her apartment by imagined male figures.

Simultaneously, Carole's mental instability starts to affect her daily life. She becomes repulsed by her own sexuality, with the mere suggestion of intimacy triggering her fears and repulsions. The film delves into her troubled psyche, exploring her repressed desires and traumas.

Amidst her psychological breakdown, Carole is haunted by memories and a traumatic past involving her father's sexual abuse. The audience is given glimpses into Carole's troubled childhood, deepening their understanding of her current state.

As Carole's terrors escalate, she becomes more aggressive and violent. Her fear and repulsion manifest as physical attacks on imaginary intruders, and ultimately, even innocent people become victims of her deteriorating mental state.

The film plays with the audience's perception of reality, blurring the lines between Carole's hallucinations and the actual events taking place. Repulsion is a psychological thriller that explores the horrifying effects of isolation, deeply rooted phobias, and the fragility of the human mind.
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