Some points to consider:
Robespierre was essentially an absolute ruler who had a severe messiah complex, but claimed (with some justification) to derive his power from the people.
The people and the nation were interchangeable, and the Levee en masse essentially made the service of the state the first duty of all citizens.
The state had absolute judicial power.
The state was run by a single party.
Propaganda played a huge role in mobilizing the populace.
So, AH.com, have at it. Did the French Revolution lead to the birth of a totalitarian state?