Rosemary's Baby

Cujo108 · 01-14-2003, 06:37 AM

This film is as brilliant as they come. I like it even more than The Exorcist, which often overshadows it. It is easily one of my favorite films of all time, and I never get tired of rewatching it. The paranoia manipulates the viewer perfectly in this masterpiece. The eerie dream-like sequence where Rosemary is being raped by Satan is one of my favorite scenes in all of horror. The film has an overall dreary and surreal feel to it, and that makes the film much more effective in what it sets out to do. Some people find this film boring, but I say they have no sense of suspense or patience, although this is not a film that requires patience if you ask me. I love absolutely EVERYTHING about this classic. There is absolutely no faults in the entire film if you ask me. It is Polanski's best film easily, and is nothing short of a five star masterpiece! I simply cannot praise this film enough. It is the perfect example of a perfect horror film. Any thoughts on this gem?

Paff · 01-14-2003, 07:31 AM

I love it. Even though it moves slower than molasses in January, it just sucks you in, that you don't care. It reminds me a lot of the other Polanski/Towne film, Chinatown. Not a hell of a lot happens in that movie either, but it's so good you really don't care.

First time I saw Rosemary, I was dead tired when I put the movie in. As slow as it was, I didn't nod off or get bored for one second. The pace of it manages to lift you off of your couch, and into a New York apartment building in the late 60s. And you never really know if Rosemary is pregnant with Satan's child or if she's just jealous and paranoid.

I don't know if I'd call it perfect, but it's damn close...

loud death · 01-14-2003, 08:26 AM

i just got done watching it,bought it yesterday.
couldn't find it anywhere untill i walked in to suncoast and saw it for 20 bucks.
one time a few years ago i was a blockbuster,they had 4 copys of it all of them for 12,99 and just one that had a price of 1,99!
so i took that one up to the cash reg and she rung it up,sure enough it was 1,99 for a brand new Rosemary's Baby on vhs.

KillerCannabis · 01-14-2003, 11:06 AM

Can you believe I've had my copy on DVD for months now and still havent watched it? But thanks to this thread and its endless praise, it'll finally get the spin it deserves in my player.

mcchrist · 01-14-2003, 11:34 AM

Am I the only one who feels that this movie hasn't aged that well?

maringo · 01-14-2003, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mcchrist
Am I the only one who feels that this movie hasn't aged that well?

I agree, it's good but it's not particularly horrifying or suspenseful. I much prefer Polanski's Repulsion.

Paff · 01-18-2003, 12:03 PM

I remember seeing a little bit on the cinematography of Rosemary's Baby on one of the movie channels.

Remember the scene where Ruth Gordon goes into Guy and Rosemary's bedroom to use the phone? Polanski wanted Gordon to be in the center of the doorway. But the cinematographer wanted her offset, so you only saw part of her. Polanski HATED this idea. But when he saw an entire test audience crane their heads to try to see inside the doorway, he knew it was done right.

I saw Rosemary's Baby tonight at a local theater. Nice print, though a little misframed, and the final reel had some bad scratches. BUT, I did notice a lot of people moving their heads around during the above-mentioned scene. It's definitely a real good movie. Yeah, a little too 60's but still a classic...

Joel Groce · 01-18-2003, 07:46 PM

But "Chinatown" is one of my favorite films and I love "Repulsion" as well - I will have to revisit this flick some time. Sometimes it takes a 2nd or 3rd viewing to really appreciate a film.

Dave · 01-18-2003, 10:59 PM

I didn't care all that much for RB either. I dunno, it just didn't do much for me. I didn't find it scary or anything.

Hellbilly · 01-18-2003, 11:02 PM

Hmmmm, first Fearless Vampire Killers....
Dave, I think you have a problem with Polanski in general

Dave · 01-18-2003, 11:07 PM

Like I've said in the past: I always give movies a second chance. I owe both FVK and RB a second spin. FVK will be getting one soon.

Paff · 01-19-2003, 01:28 AM

Actually Dave, just watch Chinatown. If you don't get into Polanski after that one, just quit.

betterdan · 01-19-2003, 01:42 AM

I love Rosemary's Baby. Well I mean the movie NOT the actual baby

Dave · 01-19-2003, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paff
Actually Dave, just watch Chinatown. If you don't get into Polanski after that one, just quit.

I rented Chinatown once and fell alseep!

It wasn't the movie's fault, though. I was just tired.

I do want to see that one, though. I love JN and I've always heard the movie is great. We shall see.

nlogax · 01-19-2003, 04:11 AM

Hey guys I just wondering how many times is the so called sexulity happens in The Rosemarys Baby.

sorry, inside joke (maybe)

01-14-2003, 06:37 AM	#1
Cujo108 Enveloped by Sunshine Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The surface of the sun Posts: 4,315	Rosemary's Baby This film is as brilliant as they come. I like it even more than The Exorcist, which often overshadows it. It is easily one of my favorite films of all time, and I never get tired of rewatching it. The paranoia manipulates the viewer perfectly in this masterpiece. The eerie dream-like sequence where Rosemary is being raped by Satan is one of my favorite scenes in all of horror. The film has an overall dreary and surreal feel to it, and that makes the film much more effective in what it sets out to do. Some people find this film boring, but I say they have no sense of suspense or patience, although this is not a film that requires patience if you ask me. I love absolutely EVERYTHING about this classic. There is absolutely no faults in the entire film if you ask me. It is Polanski's best film easily, and is nothing short of a five star masterpiece! I simply cannot praise this film enough. It is the perfect example of a perfect horror film. Any thoughts on this gem? __________________ DVD/Blu-Ray Collection 2009 - My year in film 2008 2007 2006 *"You don't have the authority to declare happy birthday!"*

01-14-2003, 07:31 AM	#2
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,699	I love it. Even though it moves slower than molasses in January, it just sucks you in, that you don't care. It reminds me a lot of the other Polanski/Towne film, Chinatown. Not a hell of a lot happens in that movie either, but it's so good you really don't care. First time I saw Rosemary, I was dead tired when I put the movie in. As slow as it was, I didn't nod off or get bored for one second. The pace of it manages to lift you off of your couch, and into a New York apartment building in the late 60s. And you never really know if Rosemary is pregnant with Satan's child or if she's just jealous and paranoid. I don't know if I'd call it perfect, but it's damn close... __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

01-14-2003, 11:06 AM	#4
KillerCannabis Big Angry Retard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Camp Blood Posts: 5,588	Can you believe I've had my copy on DVD for months now and still havent watched it? But thanks to this thread and its endless praise, it'll finally get the spin it deserves in my player. __________________ Generic Title Reviews

01-14-2003, 11:34 AM	#5
mcchrist A new breed of pervert! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Keepin' the dogs away... Posts: 7,753	Am I the only one who feels that this movie hasn't aged that well? __________________ McChrist's MySpace Cult-Stitch on MySpace

01-18-2003, 12:03 PM	#7
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,699	I remember seeing a little bit on the cinematography of Rosemary's Baby on one of the movie channels. Remember the scene where Ruth Gordon goes into Guy and Rosemary's bedroom to use the phone? Polanski wanted Gordon to be in the center of the doorway. But the cinematographer wanted her offset, so you only saw part of her. Polanski HATED this idea. But when he saw an entire test audience crane their heads to try to see inside the doorway, he knew it was done right. I saw Rosemary's Baby tonight at a local theater. Nice print, though a little misframed, and the final reel had some bad scratches. BUT, I did notice a lot of people moving their heads around during the above-mentioned scene. It's definitely a real good movie. Yeah, a little too 60's but still a classic... __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

01-14-2003, 08:26 AM	#3
loud death Victim Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 72	i just got done watching it,bought it yesterday. couldn't find it anywhere untill i walked in to suncoast and saw it for 20 bucks. one time a few years ago i was a blockbuster,they had 4 copys of it all of them for 12,99 and just one that had a price of 1,99! so i took that one up to the cash reg and she rung it up,sure enough it was 1,99 for a brand new Rosemary's Baby on vhs.

01-18-2003, 07:46 PM	#8
Joel Groce Stalker Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 300	Didn't care for this one as much... But "Chinatown" is one of my favorite films and I love "Repulsion" as well - I will have to revisit this flick some time. Sometimes it takes a 2nd or 3rd viewing to really appreciate a film.

01-18-2003, 10:59 PM	#9
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 5,920	I didn't care all that much for RB either. I dunno, it just didn't do much for me. I didn't find it scary or anything. __________________ Me

01-18-2003, 11:02 PM	#10
Hellbilly 3x2=6 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 12,926	Hmmmm, first Fearless Vampire Killers.... Dave, I think you have a problem with Polanski in general __________________ The Mold "Do you know that maladi means sickness, illness in French? It's almost like the word melody, isn't it?"

01-18-2003, 11:07 PM	#11
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 5,920	Like I've said in the past: I always give movies a second chance. I owe both FVK and RB a second spin. FVK will be getting one soon. __________________ Me

01-19-2003, 01:28 AM	#12
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,699	Actually Dave, just watch Chinatown. If you don't get into Polanski after that one, just quit. __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

01-19-2003, 01:42 AM	#13
betterdan Banned mofo Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Last House on the Left Posts: 10,041	I love Rosemary's Baby. Well I mean the movie NOT the actual baby

01-19-2003, 04:11 AM	#15
nlogax Stalker Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Well Posts: 241	Hey guys I just wondering how many times is the so called sexulity happens in The Rosemarys Baby. sorry, inside joke (maybe) __________________ 'I can hold my breath for a looooong time!' - Richard Vickers the dvd collection of nlogax

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