Episode 192 Repulsion

If you feel a bit disoriented seeing this week’s movie title instead of Sicario, don’t fear! You’re not having a break with reality! Ryan pulled a switcheroo behind the scenes and forced Matt to talk about Repulsion (1965) instead. Directed by Roman Polanski, this slow burn fever dream stars Catherine Deneuve (in her first role) as another Carol suffering from mental health problems who is left alone to stew in her psychosis. And while some of the special effects betray its shoestring budget, this scrappy thriller more than makes up for them with its striking imagery, innovative sound design, and sympathetic story. Join us as we have a hare head hair-raising, wince at a nape-of-the-neck knifing, and wrestle with Polanski’s problematic past, this week on Ex Rated Movies!