
Rosemary's Baby
dir. Roman Polanski
88
8 sourcesSynopsis
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 consensus
A frightening tale of Satanism and pregnancy that is even more disturbing than it sounds thanks to convincing and committed performances by Mia Farrow and Ruth Gordon.
What resonated with audiences
'Rosemary's Baby' stands as a landmark psychological horror masterpiece, praising Polanski's meticulous direction, Mia Farrow's transformative performance, and the film's unsettling atmosphere that builds dread through subtle details rather than graphic scares. Ruth Gordon's Oscar-winning supporting role receives widespread acclaim. However, opinions divide sharply on pacing, with some finding the deliberate slow-burn approach essential to mounting tension while others consider it tedious and meandering. The 140-minute runtime proves challenging for viewers expecting conventional horror thrills.

Directed byRoman Polanski
StarringMia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Maurice Evans, Ralph Bellamy
Written byRoman Polanski
CinematographyWilliam A. Fraker
EditingSam O'Steen
MusicKrzysztof Komeda
Rosemary's Baby
1968 · R · 2h 18m
Drama, Horror, Thriller
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.
