Review of Rosemary's Baby (1968) by John K — 07 Jul 2011

Polanski's classic about the son of the devil is a oft quoted and oft referenced thriller based on a Ira Levin novel. Farrow and Cassavettes are the Woodhouse's, a young couple who move into an old apartment in New York.

Their neighbors include a kindly old couple that befriend the young couple and become heavily involved in their lives. Great performances with great writing make this a terse thriller capable of rivaling Hitchcock in terms of believable characters and the development of suspense.

Rosemary is a character easy to sympathize with and Farrow plays her with a conviction that is downright rare nowadays. Polanski is a master behind the camera and his cast in front makes him look that much better.

This film is essential horror for any fan of the genre and it simply must be seen.