Ep 102 - ROMAN POLANSKI'S REPULSION (1965): MADNESS, SEX, AND SILENCE

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC · Jul 4, 2025 · 1h 31m

REPULSION (1965) d. Roman Polanski (UK)

Co-written and directed by Roman Polanski, Repulsion (1965) is a landmark psychological horror film that explores the mental disintegration of a young woman, Carole (expertly played by Catherine Deneuve), living alone in London. Polanski's first English-language feature—and the first in his iconic "Apartment Trilogy," followed by Rosemary's Baby and The Tenant—Repulsion dives deep into themes of isolation, sexual repression, and psychological trauma. When Carole's sister leaves her alone for two weeks, paranoia and terrifying hallucinations take over…