Repulsion

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"Repulsion" is a 1965 psychological thriller directed by Roman Polanski, focusing on Carol Ledoux, a withdrawn Belgian manicurist living in London with her sister Helen. The film explores Carol's deteriorating mental state as she is left alone in their apartment when Helen and her lover, Michael, leave for a vacation. Carol's aversion to men and her inability to cope with their advances lead to vivid hallucinations and nightmares, blurring the lines between reality and madness. As Carol's isolation deepens, her world becomes increasingly distorted, filled with terrifying visions and paranoia. The film's claustrophobic setting and unsettling visuals capture her descent into madness, culminating in tragic events. "Repulsion" is not only a study of psychological disintegration but also a commentary on the societal pressures faced by women, making it a powerful and haunting classic in the psychological thriller genre.