Opening in London: “Repulsion”

June 10, 1965 - “Repulsion,” a psychological horror film directed by 31-year-old Roman Polanski and starring Catherine Deneuve, opened tonight at London’s Rialto Cinema.

Based on a story written by Polanski and Gérard Brach, the plot follows Carol (Deneuve), a withdrawn, disturbed young woman who, when left alone in the apartment she shares with her sister, is subject to a number of nightmarish experiences. 

The film focuses on the point of view of Carol and her vivid hallucinations and nightmares as she comes into contact with men and their desires for her. 

Ian Hendry, John Fraser, Patrick Wymark, and Yvonne Furneaux appear in supporting roles.

Shot in London, it is Polanski’s first English-language film and second feature-length production following the critically acclaimed Polish-language “Knife in the Water.” 

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