At first, I didn't like the translation of "Devil Saint Infant". Isn't it a spoiler? I think? ? Knowing that it is the devil, what else is there to see? But then I slowly discovered that the focus is not on the upside-down cross at the end of the movie, the cradle surrounded by black silk and satin, and the baby lying in it with golden eyes, claws and a small tail (the novel also describes Said that little Andy is very cute except for his eyes, with short red hair and a small pointed chin); the point is the whole process, between doubt and doubt, between faith and unbelief.
Even when reviewing this movie, I was still led by the nose by Roman Polanski and Mia Farrow. The lullaby at the beginning of the movie made me shudder, and Rosemary's "nightmare" after being drugged (of course after reading the original I also have a deeper understanding. For example, President Kennedy and his wife appeared on the yacht in the nightmare, and the woman in white who came to greet was also Jacqueline Kennedy), not to mention Rosemary, who was wearing a light blue nightgown at the end, holding a kitchen knife. Shaking hands uncovered the black cloth covering the cradle, and met those non-human eyes... and every trace of the unknown hidden behind the small family of the newlyweds. Although I already knew the ending, there was even a sense of helplessness spontaneously. I watched this thin girl fall into such a cruel conspiracy. A girl born in a Catholic family was actually pregnant with Satan’s son. The irony is really...
As the title, what impressed me more is Rosemary’s clothes in the play. It is said that the actor Mia Farrow is indeed often considered to be Twiggy, small, big eyes, short blond hair produced by Sassoon, A-line short dress and flat shoes, she not only gave birth to Satan, but also very fanciful! But I have to admit that Peter Pan collar is not something everyone can wear. . .
The last thing I want to say is that Roman Polanski is one of the directors I admire very much. In my opinion, it is the kind of director who will be a masterpiece when he shoots, similar to David Fincher. Despite the sex scandal or something. . . I also hope that I can watch more of these thrillers instead of those that are bloody or showy. It is said that Rosemary's Baby inspired some later horror films with similar themes, such as The Exorcist and Omen. Omen is also a very scary film.
By the way, I also read the original work of The Shining a while ago. You can revisit this other horror classic, and then look at Kubrick and Jack Nicholson~
View more about Rosemary's Baby reviews
