Rosemary's Baby

Starring:Mia Farrow, Ruth Gordon
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

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Psychological terrorism and supernatural horror have rarely been dramatized as effectively as in this classic 1968 thriller, masterfully adapted and directed by Roman Polanski from the chilling novel by Ira Levin. Rosemary (Mia Farrow) is a young, trusting housewife in New York whose actor husband (John Cassavetes), unbeknownst to her, has literally made a deal with the devil. In the thrall of a witches' coven headquartered in their apartment building, the young husband arranges to have his wife impregnated by Satan in exchange for success in a Broadway play. To Rosemary, the pregnancy seems like a normal and happy one--that is, until she grows increasingly suspicious of her neighbors' evil influence. Polanski establishes this seemingly benevolent situation and then introduces each fiendish little detail with such unsettling subtlety that the film escalates to a palpable level of dread and paranoia. By the time Rosemary discovers that her infant son "has his father's eyes" ... well, let's just say the urge to scream along with her is unbearably intense! One of the few modern horror films that can claim to be genuinely terrifying, Rosemary's Baby is an unforgettable movie experience, guaranteed to send chills up your spine. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

The REAL horror is in these 5-star reviews. .......2007-06-24

For God's sake people, someone please tell me what you've found the least bit entertaining or interesting about the way this film was made.
Just explain it to me, really.

What is it about this much-acclaimed horror classic that you like so much?
Not that I was expecting any blood, guts, or gore from it, but at least some level of magnetism, you know? It simply doesn't gain attention. Hell, it doesn't even seem to ask for it at all. I actually had to force myself to follow it all the way through. I know the relationship between movie and audience has to be sort of give and take, but come on.

Even after surviving an entire first hour of incredible boredom with only a few hints of suspense, I tried to convince myself somehow that the idea was not about suspense or strong storytelling, but about maybe the - oh I don't know - the... The... you know, the... the fact that it's a classic, and people are really crazy about it, so keep watching.

And I did. I used whatever amount of patience I had left to keep going, just following that lonely woman in that lonely appartment wondering about those weird occurrances that seem to suggest something creepy is about to happen... but not in a way that would make me give a damn.

Next thing you know, I finally arrive at the movie's finale, which is where things really start to pick up and by the time they do, it's all over.

Now, I'm not gonna be closeminded about this and call the movie a complete waste of time, since it's done a helluva job in making me appreciate all the other silly, empty-headed horror movies I've seen that are nowhere as dead as this one.

But I will kindly ask those of you who have rated this big bore with more than one star to explain to me in detail what it is about it that got you? Seriously, at which point exactly did the movie stop you from squirming in your seat and wanting to punch holes through your livingroom walls?

It must've been some killer drug, man...
in which case, ignore my question, and please share some with me.

Stellar acting and creepy atmosphere make this a must-watch!.......2007-06-04

I have watched Rosemary's Baby a couple of times over the years, yet it still retains its elements of creepiness, horror, and never fails to send chills down my spine. This is one of the rare instances where the book [of the same name by Ira Levin] is faithfully adapted for the big screen [thanks to director Roman Polanski]. The story itself is about a young couple, Guy and Rosemary Woodhouse who lease an apartment in an old complex. Rosemary [played by a very young and sweet Mia Farrow] finds she is pregnant but fears for herself and her unborn baby, convinced that sinister forces are intent upon taking away her baby.Her character's naivete is altogether credible and elicits our sympathy. Her husband Guy [John Cassavetes] is an aspiring actor who unbeknownst to Rosemary is actually part of the evil conspiracy. The supporting characters shine too...Ruth Gordon plays the role of the sinister Minnie Castevet with a mixture of grandmotherly concern and evil manipulations that come off convincingly. This movie was made in an age where CGI effects were unheard of, and yet the horror is palpable, we all feel the menace and evil lurking in the shadows of Rosemary's apartment. Atmosphere is used to good effect here, and coupled with great acting, this is one of the all-time horror classics.

One of my all-time favorites..........2007-05-20

Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes are perfect as Guy and Rosemary Woodhouse in this dark and riveting horror story. I love that the movie portrays the horror of Rosemary's situation, without ever going graphically over-the-top like so many of today's horror stories do. We never even SEE Rosemary's Baby!!

Also love the neighbors, Roman and Minnie (Ruth Gordon is amazing!), and the setting is just outstanding. I can't say enough good things about this movie.

**One little note...did you all know that the original choice for Rosemary's husband was Robert Redford, but he was committed to another project at the time? Imagine the direction his career might have taken if he had portrayed the duplicitous Guy Woodhouse...would he still have attained his sex symbol status?

An Inspirational Adaptation of a Satanic Masterpiece.......2007-04-24

Like many people I read the novel before seeing the film. As expected, it was spooky, but not so much for the thrills. What I found uncanny was the fact that Roman Polanki's film version of "Rosemary's Baby" played out EXACTLY the images & scenario I saw in my mind when reading the horror masterpiece. You know how people say about a film adaptation, "It was OK, but not as good as the book"? Well, nobody said that about "Rosemary's Baby." The strange events & coincidences surrounding the making of the film are legendary.

One of the great aspects about the film is that evil is presented as taking the appearance of the oridinary, the everyday & commonplace. The witch's Coven is made up of frail looking, rather silly & incompetent senior citizens. The male head of the group fumbless serving cocktails, is self-effacing--but behind this assumed facade...sheer malevolence!

Mia Farrow's performance is awesome in her portrayal of defenseless innocence trapped by powers she can't understand.

Ruth Gordon steals every scene as Mrs. Witch.

Rosemary's Baby SOUNDTRACK

One of my all-time faves!!.......2007-04-12

I especially love the scenes "Chocolate Mouse" and "This is No Dream..."

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Read this before you buy!
product in great condition
Not for babies
Cheesy...but she loves it!
just like a ballet class

Baby Ballet
Starring: Rosemary Boross
Manufacturer: Kultur Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0002HODC2
Release Date: 2004-08-31

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Budding ballerinas ages 4 to 6 receive a thorough introduction to ballet at the tutelage of "Miss Rosemary" Boross in this 36-minute video. The program features Rosemary Boross, a student helper, and a small class of preschool age dancers as they explore the basics of warming up at the barre, stretching, center work, dancing across the floor, and revérénce. Miss Rosemary first describes and demonstrates steps like plié, tendu, suté, chassé, and grande jeté, then leads her class through each step to the accompaniment of original piano music by Bruce Stephen Foster. Because the program covers a large variety of steps and progresses fairly quickly, it is most effective when used in conjunction with enrollment in an introductory ballet class. Alternately, young dancers may want to view the video in short segments, then follow with ample practice time to ensure the correct execution of each individual step. --Tami Horiuchi

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A wonderful introduction for children to the world of ballet, especially designed for ages four through six. It contains all the aspects of a formal ballet class including a barre warm-up, stretches, center practive and across the floor combinations. All of the movements are explained step-by-step, followed by a performance of the steps by renowned dance teacher Rosemary Boross and her beginning pre-school students.

Customer Reviews:

Read this before you buy!.......2007-06-16

My girls really enjoy doing this "dance class". My only real complaint is that I'm disappointed that I didn't order the "Dancing for Kids (Baby Ballet / Tot Tap / Junior Jazz)" DVD instead. It looks like that video includes this baby ballet dance class as well as a Tap dancing class and a Jazz class, so it would have been better value. It also would have been nice to have a bit of diversity.

product in great condition.......2007-04-03

I received this product in a timely manner,product in good condition.

Not for babies.......2007-03-30

The tape is very well put together, the segments are short, the program is easy to follow and my daughter has a lot of fun with it.
I am only giving it 4 stars because the title is absolutely misleading- this is not a tape for babies. The moves require advanced motor skills, the ability to follow instructions and a bit of concentration.

Cheesy...but she loves it!.......2007-01-10

I bought this DVD for my 3 year-old niece. It looks like someone taped it at their daughter's dance lesson, but my neice loves it! She has watched it over and over again and does the exercises right along with the dancers. All in all, I'd give it a "2" for cinematography and a "10" for doing what it was designed to do-pique her interest in ballet.

just like a ballet class.......2006-12-27

This product is great for my 3 year old daughter. This is just like having her go to a beginner ballet class. She loves this dvd and wants to watch it almost every day. It is a well organized format, and easy to follow. Yes, the teacher doesn't smile, but my daughter doesn't mind, and that's what matters.

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The REAL horror is in these 5-star reviews.
Stellar acting and creepy atmosphere make this a must-watch!
One of my all-time favorites...
An Inspirational Adaptation of a Satanic Masterpiece
One of my all-time faves!!

Rosemary's Baby [Region 2]
Starring: Mia Farrow , John Cassavetes , Ruth Gordon , Sidney Blackmer , and Maurice Evans
Director: Roman Polanski
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Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005ONUO

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Customer Reviews:

The REAL horror is in these 5-star reviews. .......2007-06-24

Stellar acting and creepy atmosphere make this a must-watch!.......2007-06-04

One of my all-time favorites..........2007-05-20

An Inspirational Adaptation of a Satanic Masterpiece.......2007-04-24

One of my all-time faves!!.......2007-04-12

I especially love the scenes "Chocolate Mouse" and "This is No Dream..."

Charlie Rose with Roman Polanski (March 9, 2000)

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Charlie Rose with Roman Polanski (March 9, 2000)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
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Charlie Rose with Jan Harlan, Martin Scorsese & Christiane Kubrick (June 15, 2001)

ASIN: B000IMVPJU
Release Date: 2006-09-18

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Film director Roman Polanski, known for such classics as Chinatown and Rosemary's Baby, on making movies and the possibility of returning to the United States from his current home of Paris, for the hour. His latest film is The Ninth Gate, which stars Johnny Depp and tells the story of a book expert and a mercenary who is entrusted with a book that is supposed to have supernatural qualities.

Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby [IMPORT]

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Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby [IMPORT]
Starring: Patty Duke
Director: Sam O'Steen
Manufacturer: Area 51 Imports
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Sequel to Rosemary's Baby
Rare TV Movie
Imported Version
Horror
Devil's Child

ASIN: B000QDCB8A

Product Description

This sequel to the smash hit chiller Rosemary's Baby (1968) chronicles the childhood of Rosemary's demon spawn. The still distraught mother, whose husband sold his soul, thus allowing Satan himself to father her child, is helped out by her charming neighbors the devil worshippers.

Customer Reviews:

Is this DVD Really Legit?.......2007-06-03

I have tried ordering this from three different Amazon marketplace sellers. One sent me the wrong film, and the others cancelled my orders. I have heard similar complaints from other people. It is an awful movie, and Patty Duke's worst film, but I want a copy just for her. Had anyone actually had any luck in ordering it?

Average customer rating:

The REAL horror is in these 5-star reviews.
Stellar acting and creepy atmosphere make this a must-watch!
One of my all-time favorites...
An Inspirational Adaptation of a Satanic Masterpiece
One of my all-time faves!!

Rosemary's Baby [Region 2]
Starring: Mia Farrow , John Cassavetes , Ruth Gordon , Sidney Blackmer , and Maurice Evans
Director: Roman Polanski
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

The REAL horror is in these 5-star reviews. .......2007-06-24

Stellar acting and creepy atmosphere make this a must-watch!.......2007-06-04

One of my all-time favorites..........2007-05-20

An Inspirational Adaptation of a Satanic Masterpiece.......2007-04-24

One of my all-time faves!!.......2007-04-12

I especially love the scenes "Chocolate Mouse" and "This is No Dream..."

The Best Of Christmas - 3 Disc Set (Boxset) It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year / Merry Chirstmas Baby /Christmas Chimes

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The Best Of Christmas - 3 Disc Set (Boxset) It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year / Merry Chirstmas Baby /Christmas Chimes

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- Johnny Mathis, Henry Mancini, Chris Botti, Grover Washington Jr. , Burl Ives, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett and more... - Featuring Elvis presely, Frank Sainatra and Eartha Kitt - Origianl Songs Original Artist Disc One: It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Disc Two: Merry Chirstmas Baby Disc Three: Christmas Chimes

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