Product: Rosemary's Baby (El Bebe de Rosemary) [ NON-USA FORMAT, NTSC, Reg.4 Import - Latin America ] (1968)
Rating: 5.0
Stellar acting and creepy atmosphere make this a must-watch!
I have watched Rosemary's Baby a couple of times over the years, yet it still retains its elements of creepiness, horror, and never fails to send chills down my spine. This is one of the rare instances where the book [of the same name by Ira Levin] is faithfully adapted for the big screen [thanks to director Roman Polanski]. The story itself is about a young couple, Guy and Rosemary Woodhouse who lease an apartment in an old complex. Rosemary [played by a very young and sweet Mia Farrow] finds she is pregnant but fears for herself and her unborn baby, convinced that sinister forces are intent upon taking away her baby.Her character's naivete is altogether credible and elicits our sympathy. Her husband Guy [John Cassavetes] is an aspiring actor who unbeknownst to Rosemary is actually part of the evil conspiracy. The supporting characters shine too...Ruth Gordon plays the role of the sinister Minnie Castevet with a mixture of grandmotherly concern and evil manipulations that come off convincingly. This movie was made in an age where CGI effects were unheard of, and yet the horror is palpable, we all feel the menace and evil lurking in the shadows of Rosemary's apartment. Atmosphere is used to good effect here, and coupled with great acting, this is one of the all-time horror classics.