The Bold on the Big Screen: Episode 2

Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby tells the eerie story about a woman who becomes the unwilling pawn to a heinous ritual at the hands of a satanic cult.

This film continues to hold its place in popular culture as one of the best horror films in cinema history since its 1968 release. It paved the way for the psychological horror films that followed, its legacy and influence evident in the films of Ari Aster and Jordan Peele just to name a few.

In this episode, Tornquist and Nichols dive into a deep analysis of the film by discussing the history behind the actors and their performances, the social implications of the film’s narrative, and what makes this film so chilling even 54 years later.