THE VAULT

Repulsion (1965) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.7/100

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

The Premise

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.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Repulsion taps into fundamental fears. The 7.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of london, england, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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