The Impact of Rosemary’s Baby on Horror

Rosemary’s Baby is one of the most popular and influential horror films of all time. The novel as well as the film adaptation have cemented themselves in our public consciousness. And it’s hard to find a more feminist horror film than this one. Today’s filmmakers consistently point to it as an inspiring piece of work. But what is it about this spooky tale that still resonates today? Today we’re going to try to answer the question…

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