Movie review – “Repulsion” (1965) ****

After the international success of Knife in Water, Roman Polanski got out of Poland and made this thriller, his first English language movie, and another success. Catherine Denueuve is very beautiful and effective as the woman who goes bonkers when left alone. Brilliant direction and some stunning moments – the crack in the walls, the ceiling closing in, the hands grabbing her, the dream sequences. It does feel as though it goes on a bit and could have 15 minutes cut out. The support cast are very strong.