Rosemary's Baby [DVD] [1968]

This is one of the best satanic movies from the 1960's. Roman Polanski direction and the ensemble cast of mostly New York regulars including the location at The Dakota which has and continued having a history of its own. I believe this was released just a year before the Manson killings and the Farrow/Sinatra divorce and has rumor and innuendo enough to make a class study at any film school. Big on story and short on the gore which became so standard in horror films to come. Rosemary's Baby can stand with Polanski's best work.

I had this movie in my VHS collection for so long, because I just didn't want to give it up. So happy when I found it on DVD at an affordable price. The movie's NYC setting is nostalgic. I am in awe each time I see the NYC buildings and apartments during that time. Mia Farrow's acting abilities were so fitting for this character. I never tire watching from this classic movie that horrified me as a child. I even had my daughter just watch it with me, hoping she will view it with her children.

One of my favorite genre movies that not only transcends its script due to its director but that also hangs on its stars performance! Everything is delivered here! Criterion gives the best picture ( along other genre labels such as scream factory and arrow films) and includes the most attentive and appropriate extras for any lover of film.

Another wonderful offering from the Criterion collection. I've seen this film a handful of times and it's never looked better. Like all Criterion discs it's a little expensive compared to you typical blu-ray release, but the extra features and the top notch transfer is well worth the extra money.

Anyone who likes Satanic-Horror Films & has never seen this classic Roman Polanski film, should! Despite the fact it's from the "Swingin' Sixties", the horror still holds up for a modern viewer. And, Mia Farrow's & Ruth Gordon's performances are top-notch!