Rosemary's Baby (1968) - Movies Like Eyes Wide Shut | Filmiway
Why This Hits Deep
The ultimate paranoia thriller about wealthy, polite neighbors who are actually a sinister cult targeting a family.
Rosemary's Baby
The Experience
A young pregnant woman suspects her elderly neighbors are part of a Satanic cult planning to steal her unborn child. Polanski's psychological horror builds paranoia to a fever pitch, culminating in one of cinema's most chilling endings.
Cast & Crew
Director: Roman Polanski
Starring: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon
Production Details
Budget: $3.2 million
Box Office: $33.4 million
Content Advisory
Contains: Mature Content
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genre composition. Larger segments
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Genre DNA Distribution
- Psychological: 50%
- Horror: 30%
- Mystery: 20%
Movie Intensity Arc
- Minute 20: The Bramford (32/100 Intensity)
- Minute 48: The Conception (75/100 Intensity)
- Minute 95: Paranoia Peak (84/100 Intensity)
- Minute 115: The Phone Call (70/100 Intensity)
- Minute 132: THE EYES (100/100 Intensity)
Community Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Rosemary's BabyFAQ About Rosemary's Baby
Common questions about Rosemary's Baby and its exploration of secret societies, paranoia, and the occult elite.
How does the cult in Rosemary's Baby operate?
They operate through total social integration. They aren't hooded figures in a cave; they are your polite, wealthy neighbors who offer you tea and advice. This is the exact horror of Eyes Wide Shut: the realization that the people who control the world and commit these rituals are the same people you see in broad daylight.
Why is the gaslighting of Rosemary so effective?
The gaslighting works because the coven has systemic power. They control the doctors, the lawyers, and even Rosemary's husband. When every authority figure is a member of the society, the victim is isolated. This mirrors the helplessness Bill feels when he realizes the police and the newspapers will never investigate the events at the mansion.
What is the 'Rich People Cult' theme?
The film explores how the ultra-wealthy use the lives of the lower and middle classes as literal fuel for their own legacies. Guy Woodhouse trades his wife’s body and his child for a successful acting career. It is a transaction of souls, suggesting that the elite's status is built on a foundation of ritualistic sacrifice and betrayal.
What does the final scene signify?
The final scene shows Rosemary accepting her role as a mother to the antichrist. It represents the total victory of the coven. They didn't just take her child; they broke her spirit until she became an accomplice. It is a bleak conclusion that suggests the elite always win by forcing the outsider to join their ranks.
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