Dramatic Horror

Rating: 7/10 (21 July 2008)

It scares without being scary.Usually films of the current generation,especially the new breed of Asian horror movies rely on a lot of jump scares,check out two of the best known that is Ju On and Ringu for reference.Here the movie relies more on a gradual buildup of atmosphere and eeriness.
The premise is simple,and the film assures that it is not a mind game with the female(a pleasing change from most horror flicks)protagonist,rather its a intricately woven plot by the seemingly urbane witches.The film scores by showing the mental expectation,trauma and later resignation to the entire ordeal of rosemary.She expects to get relief from Dr. Hill,and just when the viewer feels "alls well that ends well",its not to be. Further a few artistic touches are impressive,the pseudo Dali like dream sequence,the haircut signaling a transition,and in a terse scene where while having dinner Rosemary bluntly says"lets make love". This chiller is a must view for anyone interested in dramatic horror movies.