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National Film Registry Series: Roman Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968)

Published: September 26, 2024; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 October 5, 2024    02:00 PM-04:00 PM EDT

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National Film Registry Series: Roman Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968)

“Rosemary’s Baby” is a chilling psychological horror film directed by Roman Polanski, set in a gothic apartment building in New York City. It follows the story of Rosemary Woodhouse, a young pregnant mother who becomes increasingly suspicious of her neighbors and the strange events surrounding her pregnancy.

Rosemary and her husband, Guy, move into a seemingly charming but isolated apartment building, where they are welcomed by their eccentric neighbors, Roman and Minnie Castevet. As Rosemary’s pregnancy progresses, she experiences a series of unsettling events, including disturbing dreams, unexplained occurrences in the building, and the constant presence of strange, unsettling figures.

Rosemary’s anxieties grow as she becomes convinced that her neighbors, along with a mysterious cult operating in the building, have sinister intentions toward her and her unborn child. She struggles to discern reality from her mounting fears, while her husband seems strangely unconcerned with the growing evidence of supernatural activity.

“Rosemary’s Baby” is a classic of the horror genre, filled with suspense, psychological tension, and haunting imagery. It explores motherhood, control, and the dark side of human nature. The film is a masterpiece of atmosphere and psychological horror, leaving audiences both disturbed and fascinated by Rosemary’s descent into a terrifying world of paranoia and the unknown.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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