Repulsion (re-release)
Metascore
91 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Kim Newman
    Dec 31, 2012
    100
    If hell is in the details, Roman Polanski has captured it here in his disturbing portrait of falling into psychosis.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Edward Guthmann
    100
    The cruelty of his methods aside -- and Polanski wasn't the first director to terrorize an actor for the sake of a performance -- Repulsion is a frightening, fiercely entertaining experience that holds up to time. (Review of May 1998 revival)
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    100
    Repulsion has often been compared to "Psycho," but Polanski's film, rather than presenting a portrait of a psychotic killer from outside, pulls the audience into the crazed individual's mind. (Review of Original Release)
  4. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    100
    Repulsion's depiction of a young woman's dissolution into madness is one of the most harrowing mental descents ever depicted onscreen. (Reviewed 11/24/97)
  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Bosley Crowther
    100
    An absolute knockout of a movie in the psychological horror line has been accomplished by Roman Polanski in his first English-language film. (Review of Original Release)
  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    100
    Repulsion is a classy, truly horrific psychological drama in which Polish director Roman Polanski draws out a remarkable performance from young French thesp, Catherine Deneuve. (Review of Original Release)

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User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. ClintH
    9
    Deeply, truly disturbing.
  2. Jacobparker
    2
    The story is not bad, but the film is so boring and takes a long time until finally something happens. When something finally happens this is the "highlight" of the film. Even old movies should be entertaining. In my opinion this film is not.… Full Review »
  3. MrPie
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. A fantastic movie. It is beautiful in every aspect. Story, image, acting; plot, music.. It isn t realy that kind of a movie that gives you much of suspence rather than a movie that gives you insight and lets you enjoy the slow decay of the tormented mind of a sick and mad woman.… Full Review »
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