Rosemary's Baby
A young couple, Rosemary and Guy, moves into an infamous New York apartment building, known by frightening legends and mysterious events, with the purpose of starting a family.
Critics Sentiment
Rosemary drugged and experiences demonic rape vision
Coven restrains Rosemary and she gives birth
The film drops from its nightmare sequence peak to the more procedural forced labor section before surging back up for the climactic revelation.
Critics consistently praised Rosemary's Baby as a masterclass in atmospheric horror, with particular acclaim for Polanski's direction, Farrow's performance, and the film's sophisticated psychological approach. The sentiment remains consistently high throughout, peaking during the iconic nightmare sequence and climactic revelation. While some noted the slow build and lack of traditional scares, most reviewers celebrated the film's intelligent construction and lasting impact.
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Mia Farrow
Rosemary Woodhouse
John Cassavetes
Guy Woodhouse
Ruth Gordon
Minnie Castevet
Sidney Blackmer
Roman Castevet
Maurice Evans
Hutch
Ralph Bellamy
Dr. Sapirstein
Victoria Vetri
Terry
Patsy Kelly
Laura-Louise
Elisha Cook Jr.
Mr. Nicklas
Emmaline Henry
Elise Dunstan
Charles Grodin
Dr. Hill
Hanna Landy
Grace Cardiff
Phil Leeds
Dr. Shand
D'Urville Martin
Diego
Hope Summers
Mrs. Gilmore
Marianne Gordon
Rosemary's Girl Friend
Wende Wagner
Rosemary's Girl Friend
William Castle
Phone Booth Man (uncredited)
Tony Curtis
Donald Baumgart (voice) (uncredited)
Clay Tanner
The Devil (uncredited)
Crew
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