All of them witches...

Rating: 10/10 (18 February 2008)

I recall first seeing this film in the 1970's on television, with my Mom. She used to act and always recommended Roman Polanski, and in those days you could actually see very good film on television.
Mia Farrow is very believable as Rosemary Woodhouse, struggling actor husband is Guy Woodhouse. New York City is also the backdrop, and Polanski utilized it to fullest advantage.
Ruth Gordon and veteran actor of the stage, Sidney Blackmer as nosy neighbors Ruth and Roman Castevet. (The name is an anagram!).The problem is, they aren't just nosy neighbors. They appear to be part of a coven, which is interested in Rosemary's baby, and not for good reasons.
John Cassavetes is, as usual, menacing and excellent as Rosemary's husband, a man who needs a break in show business, and will need to make a deal with Satan to get it. Congratulations to Polanski for an excellent theme, suspense and acting which conveys perfectly to the screen. 10/10.