Review of Rosemary's Baby (1968) by Joseph H — 25 Feb 2011

A searing, haunting story concerning a young woman (Mia Farrow) who becomes pregnant with child, and how her paranoid suspicions concerning her neighbors and husband start to drive her insane. This is, without question, one of the best horror films ever constructed, thanks to firm plotting and direction by director Roman Polanski (say what you want about his personal life, the guy knows how to make movies), and a completely convincing, shattering performance from Farrow.

The last fifteen minutes especially make this movie a masterpiece, when the surreal lenses are finally taken off, and we see what Hell on Earth really is.