Rosemary’s Baby was a groundbreaking film that was released 52 years ago in the summer of 1968. It was really a frightening movie, but the fright happened in different ways than most horror films. It was directed by Roman Polanski who also wrote the screenplay. The movie was an adaptation from the book of the same name.
I recently watched it and it still is scary and interesting today, it really stands the test of time. Below are six links to online articles about Rosemary’s Baby and a video that sums the entire movie up in just two minutes.
And of course, there’s also the MBIP Coming Attractions as to what’s happening on the blog next week.
The Most Cursed Hit Movie Ever Made - Bad things happened to a lot of people that were attached to this movie, the worst being director Roman Polanski’s wife, Sharon Tate was murdered by those wacky Manson family members a year after the movie was released.
13 Devilish Facts About Rosemary’s Baby - Yikes, Mia Farrow actually ate that raw liver (fact number nine)!
‘Rosemary’s Baby’ is horribly frightening: 1968 review - This is the original movie review from the NY Daily News in 1968. I love this line: “Sidney Blackmer is repulsively oily as her husband.”
In adapting Rosemary’s Baby, Polanski traded ambiguity for dreadfully inevitable horror - This article notes how true the movie adaptation stayed to the book by author Ira Levin.
The Apartment Building in Rosemary’s BabyIs Also a Star. Here’s the Not-So-Secret Story Behind Its Name - An interesting article about the origins of the apartment building where much of the story took place. For the movie, it was shot at the famous Dakota Building, which is also known as the site where John Lennon was shot to death.
Beyond The Frame: Rosemary’s Baby - This article focuses on the look and direction of the film.
Rosemary’s Baby In Two Minutes - If you’re in a hurry, here’s the entire movie summed up in two minutes!
Monday: This week’s take-out dinner is from Weaver’s new restaurant which has set up shop in the old Double A’s building off of Willow Knolls Drive.
Tuesday: I’m starting a new series here on MBIP called Social Distance Sundays. I’m going to be taking a socially distant trip every Sunday here in Peoria, tune in on Tuesday to see where I end up at this week!
Wednesday: I’m continuing my local shopping series with a stop at JR’s Mini Mall in Pekin.
Thursday: On this week’s Thursday Minute Marty Meal, I’m cooking up my version of Cincinnati Chili! And of course there will be no beans in this chili!
Friday: We’ll return to eating the entire menu at Arby’s. That just kind of made me lose my appetite!
Saturday: I’ll be featuring yet another Sandwich of Peoria from the MBIP Archives.
Okay, I have to get to work on this stuff, have a wonderful and funderful Sunday everybody! We’ll see you all tomorrow!
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